Comes To The Company From Rockwell Collins

Wipaire welcomes Brad Kutz as Vice President of Engineering. Brad mostly recently served as a senior systems engineer for Rockwell Collins, managing development of new products to add functionality to existing platforms.  His prior experience also includes stints at Cirrus, leading broad engineering and technical support teams in China and the USA, developing systems for unmanned aerial platforms at AAI Corporation (Textron Defense Systems), along with avionics and electrical engineering development for other aerospace and defense leaders.

Approved For MHD300, EX600, And ATD150 Traffic Displays

Duncan Aviation, in agreement with Avidyne Corporation, is pleased to announce an extension to its repair service agreement designating the company as the exclusive worldwide provider of repair services for Avidyne’s MHD300 MHD (Multi-Hazard Display), EX600 MFD (Multi-Function Display), and ATD150 ½-3-ATI Traffic Display.

Corrosion Relief For Bombardier Challenger 300/350 Operators

The FAA has awarded an STC to Quiet Technology Aerospace (QTA) for its fifth airframe specific carbon fiber engine inlet replacement barrel. This STC offers a terminating solution to the plaguing issue of engine inlet cowl inner barrel corrosion impacting operators of the Challenger 300/350. The QTA STC is applicable to the global fleet of 659 aircraft.

Both On Static Display At The Singapore Airshow

The two newest aircraft from Gulfstream will make their Asia debut at the upcoming Singapore Airshow. The Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600 flight-test aircraft will be part of the Gulfstream static display Feb. 6-11, joining the flagship Gulfstream G650ER, the high-performing Gulfstream G550 and the class-leading Gulfstream G280.

Compares To 42 Transactions The Previous Year

GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Services business announces that a total of 39 Fokker aircraft were placed in 2017 compared with 42 transactions in 2016. Currently, approximately 400 Fokker aircraft are operational worldwide. The fleet of Fokker aircraft has earned a reputation for advanced technology, comfort, operational reliability, low noise levels, durability and continued support.

Will Allow Owners To Upgrade Their Cabin Heaters To Exempt Them From AD Requirements

The FAA has approved a global Alternate Method of Compliance (AMOC) covering AD 2017-06-03 on South Wind 8000-series cabin heaters. The AD requires that owner/operators of South Wind (formerly Meggitt/Stewart-Warner) heaters comply within the next 10-hours of heater operating time or next scheduled maintenance activity, whichever occurs first and then repeat compliance every two years or 250 hours.

The Simulator Will Expand Training Capacity For ATR 72-600 Pilots

ATR will add a new Full Flight Simulator (FFS) to its Toulouse Training Center. Manufactured by CAE, this new simulator will allow crew members to receive training on the ATR 72-600.

Project Begun In June, 2017 Comes To An End

A project in the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) canopy shop that began in June 2017 to address occurrences of delamination in some windscreens of F/A-18 Super Hornets has come to an end.

Announces Strong Performance In 2017

Avfuel Corporation announced a banner year in 2017, providing momentum for further growth in the new year. The independent supplier of aviation fuel and services experienced a remarkably good year in the addition of branded locations. In total, the company added more than 30 branded FBOs in strategic locations across North America and Europe.

Test Conducted During Its Firing Campaign In Sweden

The successful capability enhancement for the H145M continues. In the first weeks of December 2017, Airbus Helicopters demonstrated the ability to fire laser guided rockets (FZ275 LGR from Thales) with its new H145M platform at the Älvdalen test range of the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration Flight test Center. In a rough and challenging environment the system performed flawlessly.

Industry Vet Will Work With Customers On Integrated Aviation Services Solutions

Brian Sartain has joined AAR in the new position of  Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes.  In this senior leadership role, Sartain will oversee AAR’s MRO Services, Component Repair, Engineering Services, Landing Gear Services and Composites market solutions.

Will Be Based In Southern California And Serve Global Markets

Silver Air is adding a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) to its charter fleet, creating the nation's only unrestricted private charter service on a world-class BBJ. Starting spring 2018, the new Silver Air BBJ based in Southern California will begin serving global executive and entertainment markets.

Says Changes In The Airline Industry Warrants The Review

The FAA Inspector General has initiated an audit of airline service to small- and medium-sized communities. In announcing the audit, the IG said the U.S. airline industry underwent significant changes throughout the last decade. Airlines incurred losses in the late 2000s as a result, in part, of the economic recession and historically high jet fuel prices.

Presence At Singapore Airshow Underscores Its Significant Momentum In The Asia-Pacific Region

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft will be displaying a Philippine Airlines dual-class 86-seat Q400 regional turboprop, as well as an airBaltic CS300 aircraft at the 2018 Singapore Airshow, which runs from February 6 to 11.

Two Begin New Roles In February

Rolls-Royce announces that Chris Cholerton, currently President – Defense, has been appointed as President – Civil Aerospace, and Tom Bell, previously Global Sales & Marketing for Defense, Space & Security at The Boeing Company, is returning to lead the company's enlarged Defense business. The appointments will take effect during February and both presidents will report to Chief Executive Warren East as members of the Executive Leadership Team.

Offering Education, Training And Certification Opportunities To Emergency Responders

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide’s College of Aeronautics and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) are partnering to offer the fire service education, training and certification opportunities to assist fire departments in effectively implementing unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Came To The U.S. From Nigeria With A Dream Of Becoming A Pilot

Embry-Riddle flight instructor Oluwadamilola (Dami) Coker has been recognized by the FAA as Flight Instructor of the Year for the state of Arizona. Coker received the award at the 44th annual Arizona Safety Awards Banquet on Jan. 20, presented by the Aviation Safety Advisory Group (ASAG) and Scottsdale Flight Standards District Office (FSDO).

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No Operations To Be Conducted February 6th From 0900 To 1200 Local Time

The City of Santa Monica has notified airport users that KSMO will be closed Tuesday morning for a required FAA survey.

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The aircraft that led a formation of more than 800 C-47s to Normandy to drop paratroopers on D-Day, has taken its first flight since the restoration began. On January 31, 2018, at 1 p.m. CST in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, D-Day C-47 That’s All, Brother returned to the sky. It has been nearly ten years since C-47 That’s All, Brother flew, but the airplane’s incredible D-Day history was only recently discovered by U.S. Air Force historian, Matt Scales. This airplane, which led the fir

Aero Linx: International Formula-1 Pylon Air Racing In the early days of airshows the biggest attractions were the air racers. The racers of the day were outperforming the best the military had to offer. Aviation made tremendous strides in the early days of air racing. International Formula One has kept that tradition alive. It is the oldest continuously operated airplane racing class in existence. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the (even then) outrageously expensive unlimited class, Formula One racers have been evolving for almost 70 years. Today, the top racers use NASA technology to reach top speeds approaching 300 mph on the same engine that powers a Cessna 150 to barely 100 mph. Intern

Hazardous Weather Information Summary of significant meteorological information (SIGMET/WS), convective significant meteorological information (convective SIGMET/WST), urgent pilot weather reports (urgent PIREP/UUA), center weather advisories (CWA), airmen’s meteorological information (AIRMET/WA) and any other weather  such as isolated thunderstorms that are rapidly developing and increasing in intensity, or low ceilings and visibilities that are becoming widespread which is considered significant and are not included in a current hazardous weather advisory.

"This email is to inform you that the airport will be closed to all traffic on Tuesday, February 6th from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (3 hours). The purpose of the closure is to complete the FAA GIS post-construction survey. The FAA requires this survey to be completed in order to ensure that accurate data is obtained and documented for the new runway configuration. Since there will be men and equipment throughout the airfield we ask that any maintenance facility repositioning aircraft coordinate an escort with Airport Operations ahead of time. The NOTAM for the closure will be issued three days prior to February 6th." Source: Airport Director Stelios Makrides, in a notice distributed by the City Manager's office informing the community of ye