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March 26, 2022

Carlisle IT Offers new 10Gbps Ethernet Connector

High-Speed Aviation Connectors, Cables, Sold Under Octax Product Line

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies is set to release its new Octax 10 Gbps single-port ethernet connector for commercial aviation applications at the AEA 2022 show. Cables are not necessarily high up on the list of cool, "must-have" aeronautical accessories when creating an avionics shopping list, but they play a valuable role in drawing everything together and ensuring consistent, reliable data transmission throughout the aircraft. The new Octax cables are guaranteed to handle altitudes encountered during flights up to 50,000 feet, specifically designed to function in rugged environments.

Sikorsky S-61 and CT58 Engines Receive Dedicated Licensor for Repair, Parts, Support

Columbia Helicopters entered into an agreement with Brightwater UAG for the support of the brand's S-61 Sikorsky helicopter. The deal will see Columbia work cooperatively on an integrated Supply Chain Agreement, in addition to supporting the GE CT58 engine and Sikorsky S-61. Their expertise in maintaining the engine goes back more than 60 years, enabling them to build a strong relationship with the OEM.

From 2017 (YouTube Version): Aircraft Will Be Exhibited At NBAA In Las Vegas This Month…

Fresh from the completion of its first phase of flight testing, the Stratos 714 Jet made its debut at AirVenture in July on display in Boeing Plaza. Kevin Jordan, Chief Sales Officer for Stratos Aircraft, told ANN news editor Tom Patton at AirVenture that the company is looking at a 4-5 year timeline for certification and production of the airplane. The Stratos 714 is a “multi-role” VLJ. It is designed to support personal, busi

AD 2022-06-20 Prompted By New Bellcrank Assemblies, Which Have Been Upgraded With Corrosion Resistant Steel Bearings

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2020-20-06, which applied to certain Bell Helicopter Textron Canada Limited (now Bell Textron Canada Limited) Model 429 helicopters. AD 2020-20-06 required repetitive inspections of certain cyclic and collective assembly bearings. This AD was prompted by new bellcrank assemblies, which have been upgraded with corrosion resistant steel bearings. This AD retains certain requirements of AD 2020-20-06, and depending on the inspection results, requires removing certain parts from service and installing the upgraded cyclic and collective bellcrank assemblies. This AD also requires instal