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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Wins EASA STC for Boeing Bizliner Ka-Band

Jet Aviation recently received one of the first EASA STCs for Ka-Band system integration on a Boeing 747-400 at its Basel facility.

Luton Announces Summer Nighttime Noise Restrictions

The new nighttime noise restrictions start June 1 through September 30 and will take place every summer until further notice.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Greenpoint Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Started in 1987 by Jon Buccola and John Broback, the company, which now employs more than 300 people, provides VIP interior completion.
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Safety

MedAire Offering More Emotional Support, Security Services

MedAire is actively recommending emotional support for crew and increasing security services on new aircraft.
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Metrojet Appoints New Director of Aircraft Management

Patrick Bouvry will work alongside the flight operations team to create strategies for aircraft management sales, account management, marketing, and more.
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Gulfstream Reaches 300th G650 Delivery Milestone

The first aircraft entered service in December 2012 and the G650 continues to be in high demand.
Engines

StandardAero, R-R Sign 20-year Engine MRO Agreement

StandardAero will provide maintenance and overhaul services for the AE 2100, AE 1107, and T56 Series IV engine models through 2038.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Combines JAS and PAS Brands

Jet Aviation Specialists and PAS Technologies are now operating under a single brand name: StandardAero Component Services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Ontic, Honeywell Sign Accord for LCD Cockpit Displays

Approximately 26 product families with 162 line replaceable units are covered under this agreement.
Engines

Wayman Aviation Academy Adds Two Diesel Models to Fleet

t Sun 'n' Fun 2018, Wayman Aviation Academy announced it has added two diesel Cessna C-172 Jet-A, bringing its fleet to 33 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

JetSupport Receives Part 145 Approval for King Air 200

Under this approval, JetSupport can provide maintenance and avionics services for the King Air 200 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Receives Approval for XP67A Engine+ Upgrade

Blackhawk recently received approval from Transport Canada for the King Air 350 XP67A Engine+ Upgrade.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dart Aerospace and Drallim Ink Service Agreement

Drallim will provide repair and overhaul services for Dart’s remote cargo hooks, swivel, and long lines at its Hastings, U.K. facility.

Connecting, Engaging, and Inspiring at WAI2018

This year's Women in Aviation Conference in Reno saw 3,200 attendees, 162 aviation companies and organizations, and $692,465 in scholarships.
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Aviation Weather Center Announces Updates

At the Women in Aviation Conference, the Aviation Weather Center offered updates on its GOES-R series satellites and its Graphical Forecasts for Aviation.

Human Factor Extra: Top-of-Descent Landing Assessment

Listen to a two-member flight crew make a top-of-decent assessment in this bonus episode of AIN’s The Human Factor.
Maintenance and Modifications

Launch Acquires PlaneTechs

This acquisition will add more than 100,000 technicians to Launch’s roster of aviation personnel.
Engines

EASA Certifies Vector Aerospace Africa for Engine MRO

The Lanseria facility, which was opened in 2010, is a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A designated overhaul facility with distribution rights.

Aircraft MRO Market To Grow 3.8% Annually in Near Term

Esticast Research and Consulting reported that an increase in the number of air passengers will cause growth in the business and general aviation sectors.

Stevens Aviation Adds Five AOG Techs, Two New Locations

Stevens Aviation will add five new technicians to its mobile AOG team on March 30 and will operate new AOG facilities in F.L. and G.A. starting May 1.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hongkong Jet To Expand G550 Mx Services

Hongkong Jet will upgrade and expand its HKAR 145 maintenance capabilities to include approval to certify G550 aircraft to 144 mos/12 C level.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Offers AutoInspect for Engine Components

AutoInspect will be introduced for combustor components in CFM56 and CF34 engine families.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Installs, Delivers Gogo Avance L5

The maintenance company completed the installation on a Cessna Citation Excel.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Expand Three Facilities

StandardAero announced it will expand its facilities in Cincinnati and Hillsboro, Ohio, and Miami, Florida by a total of 260,000 sq. ft. throughout 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications

Able Aerospace Signs Bell Mx Agreement with AVESA

AVESA recently selected Able Aerospace Services as its provider for component, repair, overhaul and exchange service for light and medium Bell platforms.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Continues Hiring Efforts in 2018

West Star Aviation will attend job fairs and partner with Careerwise for its apprenticeship program to increase its hiring efforts in 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Hong Kong Extends FAA Falcon Mx Approvals

The FAA approved Jet Aviation’s MRO facility in Hong Kong to support 48- and 35-month inspections for N-registered Dassault Falcon 7X/8X and Falcon 900s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Former Airworthiness Rep Pleads Guilty to Parts Fraud

Edward Carl Fernandez recently pleaded guilty to falsely representing the airworthiness condition of multiple commercial aircraft parts.

Airbus Helicopters Partners with Traxxall

All new Airbus rotorcraft delivered in the U.S. and Canada will include Traxxall’s aircraft maintenance tracking and inventory management system.
Rotorcraft

Era Group, P&WC Sign 10-Year Engine Mx Agreement

Era and Pratt & Whitney Canada signed a 10-year maintenance and repair agreement that covers 180 P&WC helicopter engines in Era’s global fleet.