ACAS (TCAS) And Mode "S" Transponder

Cessna Aircraft Company will release ACAS II and Diversity Mode S Transponder Service Bulletins in the 2nd Quarter of 2004, to support European Aviation Authority Mandates. ACAS:  All turbine powered airplanes operating in Europe, with an MTOW of more than 12,500 pounds, or seating between 19 and 30 passengers, must have an "ACAS II" Aircraft Collision Avoidance Systems (known as TCAS II, Change 7 in the United States) installed by January 1, 2005. Mode-S Elementary Surveillance:  All aircraft operating in Europe, regardless of weight, or country registration, must have Mode-S "Elementary" Surveillance transponders installed by March 31, 2005. To comply with ACAS & Mode S Elementary Surveillance, Citati

Steps In As New Avionics Service Manager

Bill Arsenault, Vice President of Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) announced on Monday that Larry Martyniuk has joined the MC2 team in the capacity of Avionics Service Manager. No stranger to this industry and more specifically the Canadian market, Larry has been a leader in client service and technical support and is well known to many for his efforts in this capacity. Most recently he was the Field Service Engineer for Rockwell Collins and worked with them for the past 13 years. For 8 years prior to that, he was with Bombardier in the Engineering Department of DeHavilland. In commenting on the new appointment, Arsenault states: “Mid-Canada Mod Center has been the fortunate recipient of many interesting and unique proj

New Position Created At Company

On Wednesday, Cessna Aircraft Company has named Don Beverlin as Vice President, Supply Management. In this newly created position, Beverlin is responsible for material price variance management; supplier relations and development; strategic sourcing and procurement of propulsion, avionics, electrical, and major aircraft systems; indirect materials; and supply chain new programs, policies, processes and contracts. Beverlin will report to Ron Alberti, Senior Vice President, Integrated Supply Chain. Beginning his Cessna career in 2000 as a commodity team leader, Beverlin has held numerous positions at Cessna each with increasing responsibility. Most recently he served as Director of Strategic Sourcing for the Systems Commodity

New Senior VP Of Product Engineering

On Wednesday, Cessna Aircraft Company announced David Brant as Senior Vice President, Product Engineering. Reporting to Cessna's President and CEO Jack J. Pelton, Brant's responsibilities will include new aircraft creation, development, design, interiors, flight test and certification, as well as product improvements for all aircraft in production and in service. Brant will serve as a member of Cessna's Senior Leadership Team. Brant originally joined Cessna in 1974 and served in various engineering capacities until 1980. He re-joined the Cessna team in 2001 as Director of Airworthiness, Engineering Flight Test and Product Safety.  Prior to that time, Brant served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Strategic