Content Archive: August 2010

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.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO profile: Boca Aircraft Maintenance

Boca Aircraft Maintenance (BAM) celebrated its first anniversary in June.
Accidents

Final Report: Manufacturing flaw LED to rotor blade crack

Bell 206L-3, Abilene, Texas, March 29, 2009–The NTSB determined the fatigue crack in the trailing edge of a main rotor blade was caused by
Accidents

Final Report: Control loss blamed in runway excursion

Mitsubishi MU-2B-60, Amarillo, Texas, Feb.

Preowned Update: Prices down from last year, but inventory remains stubborn

The used aircraft market often synchronizes its pace with the lazy days of summer, usually resulting in a seasonal adjustment in activity.