Content Archive: August 2010

Rotorcraft

UK government reviews helicopter SAR program

The Soteria consortium, which consists of operator CHC, training and aircraft equipment specialist Thales, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and  heli
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: FAA and EASA Approve King Air 350i Electrochromic Windows

Hawker Beechcraft has won STC approval from both the FAA and EASA for the Alteos interactive window system for its King Air 350i.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mechanic Fatigue prompts FAA education effort

The FAA has become sufficiently concerned about maintenance technician fatigue to take proactive measures to educate the maintenance community.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: King Air and Hawker Beechcraft Maintenance Available in Egypt

Alkan Air, a Cairo-based charter operator and service center, has received an Egyptian Ministerial decree to maintain and service King Airs and other
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: ExecuJet Middle East OK’d for embraer Legacy Maintenance

ExecuJet Dubai has received approval from the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority and European Aviation Safety Agency to perform line and
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: FAA Revises AMOC Approval Process

The FAA has issued revised Draft Order 8110.103A detailing new procedures on how agency personnel process alternative methods of compliance (Amoc) requests
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: First avidyne EX600 MFD Installed in a Helicopter

Vista Aviation of Pacoima, Calif., has completed the first helicopter installation of the Avidyne EX600 multifunction display (MFD).
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Cessna MSU Supports Citation Special Olympics Airlift

The annual Special Olympics USA National Games are substantially supported by volunteer Cessna Citation operators who transport the athletes, and Cessna Ai
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Composite Winglets Upgrade REady for king air 90X

Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) is now offering winglets for the King Air C90.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hot section: Western Jet Adds Reno Facility

Later this year, Gulfstream maintenance provider Western Jet will open a new facility at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.