Content Archive: November 2014
Maintenance and Modifications
Toolcraft Adds Fluorescent Crack Detection NDT
The company uses the system to check components for cracks, overlaps, folds, pores and binding errors in the surface.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Service To Expand Maintenance Capacity at Bordeaux
The new facility is expected to begin operations in 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Awarded ODA for All Locations
The approval allows West Star to manage its own certification projects and determine compliance with FAA procedures and guidelines.
Maintenance and Modifications
CenTex Installs Saddle Tank System on King Air 350
Tanks provide an additional 180 gallons of fuel for 90-series King Airs and 190 gallons for larger King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
RBR Maintenance Adds GIV Stall Barrier Test Box
The company and Gulfstream are the only maintenance facilities that have this equipment for a required test.
Opponents Dispute Norwegian Air's U.S. Permit Application
Opponents of the Norwegian Air International application for a foreign air carrier permit to operate to the U.S. have found support in Congress.
Avionics
Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck
Universal Avionics InSight Integrated Flight Deck
Aircraft
F-35 Unit Costs Coming Down, But Still Well Over $100 Million
Engine costs are excluded from totals given by program officials.
Maintenance and Modifications
IBA Gets Camo Approval for ATRs, Gulfstreams
The UK company can manage the records, continuous airworthiness and maintenance planning for ATR 72s and several Gulfstream models.
Maintenance and Modifications
Former Weco Owner Sentenced for Fraudulent Aircraft Part Repairs
Company's former owner and president Weygandt ordered to pay $600,000 to Gulfstream.
