Content Archive: January 2007

Maintenance and Modifications

AAR obtains Indianapolis Repair Station approval

“This FAA certification represents a significant milestone in the expansion of our airframe maintenance capability,” said David Storch, president and CEO o
Maintenance and Modifications

Distributors added for Hawker battery

Securaplane Technologies has signed new distributor agreements for Hawker main ship batteries with Corporate Jet Support, Cirrus Aero Accessories and CRS J
Aircraft

Airworthiness Alerts Issued for TBM 700

The FAA last month issued three separate airworthiness alerts on the TBM 700 turboprop single.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Belts partners with Signature Plating

In an effort to increase convenience, safety and efficiency, Aircraft Belts and Signature Plating have formed a strategic partnership called Air Funnel.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wing Aviaiton opens second paint hangar

Wing Aviation on Lone Star Executive Airport near Houston has opened a second paint facility designed to increase overall capacity.
Maintenance and Modifications

RAS Tampa gets Brazilian Repair Station status

The Brazilian Departamento de Aviacao Civil has approved Raytheon Aircraft Services Tampa as a Brazilian Repair Station.
Airports

TSA to release airport security info circular

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now expected to issue an informational circular early this spring on security recommendations for gener
FBOs

Avitat Boca Raton

Bob Walesch since 1984 has held senior positions with four major FBOs and spearheaded the launches of two of them that are located on medium-size business-
FBOs

Jacksonville, Oakland see three new facilities open

The turn of the new year has seen several new facilities opening in time for the winter season.
ATC

Germany to privatize ATC

The German government gave the green light to sell to the public 74.9 percent of DFS, the agency operating the country’s ATC system.