HBS Launches Garmin G1000 Upgrade Program For Beechcraft King
Air 200/B200
Hawker Beechcraft Services tells ANN that its network of
factory-owned service centers has begun the awaited installation of
the Garmin G1000 fully integrated glass cockpit avionics suite in
the Beechcraft King Air 200 and B200. The installation began upon
receiving the FAA/STC approval from Garmin International.
The European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST) has released its
preliminary analysis report on helicopter accidents occurred in
EASA Member States between 2000 and 2005. Analysis is the first
step towards reducing the helicopter accident rate by 80% by 2016,
an objective stated by the International Helicopter Safety
Team.
Bombardier Customer Services has opened a new component repair
and overhaul center for commercial aircraft in Dallas. The $4.3
million facility, located south west of Love Field Airport, will
cater for Bombardier's growing number of customers across the
United States as well as Central and South America.
Jack Pelton Has A Fascinating Conversation With Aero-TV
Continuing with yesterday's coverage of Jack Pelton's speech to the AEA 2009 Tradeshow and Convention, we're pleased to present a more in-depth, one-on-one interview with Pelton, later that day. Jack talked about everything... the Piston line, SkyCatcher, Columbus, Citation updates and upgrades... but it was his campaign to restore some truth and respect to the perception of the aviation world that really animated the man.
Q1 2009 Placement Activity Outpaces Q1 2008 By 15 Percent; Only
One AOG
Here's some good news... GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS)
is looking fairly solid on news stating that during the first
quarter of 2009, ending March 29, it placed 45 aircraft, including
33 aircraft from its existing fleet leased, 9 lease extensions, and
3 sales, representing a strong 15 percent increase over 2008 first
quarter placements.
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