Content Archive: July 2008
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC appoints Metrojet a maintenance facility
Hong Kong’s Metrojet has been given the title of recognized maintenance facility and mobile repair team for Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer launches new customer relationship portal
FlyEmbraer (www.flyembraer.com) is a new Internet portal that the Brazilian manufacturer has launched to provide after-sales services and customer support.
GD soaring on Gulfstream sales
Gulfstream Aerospace parent General Dynamics late last month reported a 25-percent increase in profits during the second quarter, thanks in large part to c
Engines
After two decades of study, Pratt’s PW1000G takes flight
Pratt & Whitney passed one of the most important milestones in its long history as the much-heralded PurePower PW1000G took to the skies last month.
Regulations and Government
FAA extends medicals for pilots under 40
The FAA issued a final rule that specifies the extended duration of first- and third-class medicals for pilots under age 40.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream celebrates Luton center anniversary
In the five years since Gulfstream established its maintenance center at London Luton, the facility has grown from 28,000 to 56,000 sq ft.
Regulations and Government
Illegal charter hotline funded by FAA
The FAA has provided grant money to fund a hotline for charter operators to report “suspected illegal commercial activity,” according to the National Air T
Sentient Closes Financing Round
A Sentient Flight Group executive told AIN today that the funding round referenced in yesterday’s issue of AINalerts (
Maintenance and Modifications
Biggest MRO hangar in Asia goes into service
Early last month a Boeing 737-300 requiring an 8A check was the first aircraft to be towed into Ameco Beijing’s A380 hangar.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS enhances AOG support, boosts Beechjet backing
Customers will now be able to communicate instantly with Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based CRS Jet Spares through a dedicated AOG e-mail address.
