Content Archive: November 2009

AvCraft, Indaer Partner on ATR Work

AvCraft Support Services and Colombia’s Indaer Industrial Aeronautica last month announced the formation of a joint venture to provide heavy maintenance on
Training and Workforce

Tata, Sikorsky To Build Parts Facility in India

India’s Tata Sons has formed a joint venture with Sikorsky to make parts, including cabin components, for Sikorsky’s S-92A and other aircraft, including th
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliptical Winglet STC Approval Broadens for Citation X

Since Winglet Technology received STC approval from the FAA for installation of its distinctive elliptical winglets last June, the company says five retrof
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Beechcraft Gets $14 Million MRO Facility

Pewaukee, Wis.-based VJS Lincoln, a division of VJS Construction Services that specializes in aviation development and construction, recently completed con

Gulfstream Eyes Pittsburgh

Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and officials from the county airport authority last month confirmed that they have begun talks with Fort Lauderdale
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: CRS Continues Annual Drawing for Harley-Davidson

At the October NBAA Convention CRS Jet Spares of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., gave away a new Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Amac Receives Approval for Global Service

The EASA has approved Amac Aerospace Switzerland to perform line and base maintenance as well as interior refurbishments and modifications on the Global Ex

Nature of EAS providers changes with the times

Over the past two years the profile of the “traditional” Essential Air Service applicant has changed dramatically.

SkyWest loan to UAL buys ‘risk mitigation’

SkyWest Airlines’ decision to lend United

Trenary: Ball in Pilots’ Court

Pinnacle Airlines CEO Phil Trenary last month placed the responsibility with his pilots for moving forward with contract talks after the ALPA-represented g