Content Archive: March 2007

Rotorcraft

Sloane Helicopters Gets Part 145 Nod

Sloane Helicopters has received Part 145 approval for its new maintenance facility at Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

Lockheed Martin, Kaman Aerospace Partner on Unmanned Helicopters

Lockheed Martin and Kaman Aerospace , a subsidiary of Kaman of Bloomfield, Conn., have teamed to market advanced manned and unmanned helicopters worldwide

Baltimore Heliport Sports New Pilot Lounge

The Baltimore Heliport in Maryland’s “Charm City” now features an updated pilot lounge with new sofas, flat-screen tv and DVD player.
Safety

EMS helicopter operators build a case for their service

Jeff Hensel leaves the same voicemail every July 23.
Maintenance and Modifications

Raytheon Aircraft workers earn master tech awards

Four Raytheon Aircraft Services (RAS) technicians and two technicians from Hawker Aircraft Services have completed the training requirements for the Flight
Maintenance and Modifications

Safer nitrogen tire inflation system available

Aircraft Spruce & Specialty of Corona, Calif., has entered an exclusive arrangement with Gentco to market that company’s new nitrogen tire inflation system
Charter & Fractional

Hawker Aircraft services NetJets MX Award

NetJets has presented its annual trophy for Best Heavy Maintenance Provider during 2006 to Hawker Aircraft Services.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulstream Aerospace acquires Weco

Gulfstream Aerospace has completed the acquisition of Weco Aerospace Systems, a privately held aviation-component overhaul company specializing in electric
Rotorcraft

Keystone Helicopters to provide maintenance for Seacor

Seacor’s Aviation Division has signed an agreement to have Keystone Helicopters provide maintenance and completions for the more than 160 helicopters it op
Maintenance and Modifications

Massachusetts facility builds on owner’s experience

Gary Potts, president of AirFlyte, has a long history in aviation and specifically at the airport his MRO serves.