StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems have recently delivered two of their AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel tanks (CRFT) to Hangar One Avionics, which will soon be installed on the Oklahoma City Police Department’s (OKCPD) AS350 B3e (H125) helicopters. The OKCPD received budget approval in May 2018 to purchase crashworthy fuel systems for their two AS350 helicopters and […]

Universal Aviation UK, based at London-Stansted International Airport (EGSS) has earned Stage 2 registration under the International Standard for Business Aviation Handling (IS-BAH). Universal Aviation, the ground support division of Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., has more than 40 locations in 20 countries. “We are honored to be the first Universal Aviation® location to earn […]

StandardAero has received another order for its highly successful AS350/EC130 crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT), developed in cooperation with Robertson Fuel Systems, this time from one of the nation’s most recognizable public safety helicopter operators, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD). The initial order is for one CRFT, as the LASD prepares to progressively upgrade […]

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service, which is part of Avia Solutions Group, has begun implementing VR modules for the basic training of aviation mechanics.  The company has presented its first VR module, which covers the opening of the reverse thrust engine of a Boeing 737NG, and is […]

Daher’s presence at this month’s EAA AirVenture gathering will focus on the aviation adventure, bringing its family of TBM very fast turboprop aircraft together with the Kodiak 100 – which will join the company’s product line through Daher’s upcoming acquisition of the Quest Aircraft Company. The exhibit of Daher’s two latest TBM family members – […]

Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management and charter company at Fort Worth, Meacham International Airport (KFTW), has formed Baker Aviation Services Group, LLC and announced Ray Goyco, Jr. will be leading the newly formed entity as Chief Executive Officer. The Baker Aviation Services Group will focus on managing current strategic partnerships, contractual management, and […]

Lufthansa Aviation Training and LH Group jointly develop a worldwide unique concept for the training of flight operations officers and for the first time standardize the training group-wide. Within 20 weeks the prospective Flight Operations Officers (FOO) are taught in subjects that are also part of the theoretical pilot training. These include meteorology, navigation, operational […]

To start investor briefings in South Africa – in September South Africa’s Pegasus Universal Aerospace, pioneer of the Vertical Business Jet (VBJ®) Pegasus One, has named Robbie Irons as its Chief Executive Officer. In this new role, Robbie will help lead product development and lend strategic support to Founder and Chairman Dr Reza Mia as […]

StandardAero has extended its long-running relationship with aerospace and defense leader Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) with the signing of a five-year agreement covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for the Pratt & Whitney PT6A and PW100 turboprop engines. StandardAero will support SNC from its Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) in Summerside, PE, Canada, and its […]

Aviation Blade Services, Inc., a worldwide leader in helicopter rotor blade repair, overhaul and modification, has been acquired by First Aviation Services Inc., a leader in component maintenance, repair and overhaul for military, corporate and regional aircraft. Aviation Blade Services (ABS), based in Kissimmee, Florida, is best known for its expertise in the UH-60 Blackhawk […]

Executives from Satcom Direct, the business aviation solutions provider, welcomed the One More Orbit team’s Gulfstream G650ER as it landed at the Space Florida Launch and Landing Facility, formerly known as the Shuttle Landing Facility, today to complete its record-breaking attempt to complete the fastest aerial circumnavigation of the earth via both geographical poles. The […]

West Star Aviation will be making several of their existing STCs available for a limited time to third party installation centers. These STCs are offered for most airframes including Citation, Challenger, Learjet, Embarer, Falcon, Gulfstream and Hawker. “This is a unique opportunity we are offering for a limited time,” said Dave Feuerhak, Technical Sales Manager, […]

Jet Aviation announces that Grischa Schmidt has been appointed as the new Senior Director Design Studio, effective immediately. The company’s Design Studio is based in Basel, Switzerland, and includes a team of 16 designers that Schmidt will manage. In his new role, Schmidt reports to Dirk Sapatka, General Manager Basel. Schmidt joined Jet Aviation in […]

Yingling Aviation, which has installed over 250 Garmin glass panels in Textron-produced turbine aircraft, has announced the launch of a new program to install the Garmin G5000 integrated glass flight deck (IFD) on Citation Excel and XLS aircraft. An authorized Garmin IFD facility, Yingling can leverage its extensive experience retrofitting Textron turbine powered aircraft Garmin […]

MSB Aerospace, the U.S. division of Montreal-headquartered company MSB Group has begun the process of supplying MRO and completions business Flying Colours Corp. with customized Hi-Lo tables. This is the first time the two Canadian-headquartered companies have collaborated, and it is the beginning of what both companies anticipate will be a long-term relationship. The  agreement […]