Content Archive: July 2016
Maintenance and Modifications
TRU To Expand Offerings at Wichita Maintenance Academy
By year-end courses will cover some piston and jet aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety To Expand Helo Training Center in Helsinki
Company announced an order for five new level-D flight simulators and the construction of a new flight training center.
Former Gulf Oil Chief Pilot Bob Emery Dies
Emery had deep roots in the business aviation industry with his father owning Executive Aircraft Services and brothers co-founding K-C Aviation.
Aircraft
Cirrus Finishing F&R Flying on SF50 Vision Jet
The company noted that it is very close to receiving FAA certification for the jet.
Evolution Builders Opting for True Blue Li-on Battery
The new TX16 lithium-ion battery offers a 45-percent weight savings over comparable lead-acid or nickel cadmium batteries.
Training and Workforce
Sonex Looks To Introduce Kitbuilt Aircraft to China
Kitplane maker Sonex in partnership with local Chinese companies, hopes to provide a boost to the Asian country's general aviation segment.
Aircraft
Quest Aircraft Completes Phase I Expansion in Idaho
The new building addition expands floor space by 27,000 sq ft, bringing the current building to 110,000 sq ft.3
Aircraft
ATP Places Order for 12 More Aircraft from Piper
The flight school will receive 12 Archer TXs from Piper Aircraft.
Fuel
Air BP Sterling Card Enters U.S. Market with Signature
The move expands the Air BP payment card's network to more than 700 locations including its first in the U.S.
Avionics
Innova King Airs Fitted with AeroVue Flight Decks
The company is nearing STC approval for installation of the AreoVue fight deck in its King Air 90s.
