Content Archive: July 2007

Small is beautiful

Robinson Helicopter CEO Frank Robinson has convinced the El Salvador National Police force that they should downshift to piston-powered helicopters.

Rotor mogul Robinson works hard on simplicity

Frank Robinson, the 74-year-old firm-handed  founder, chairman and president of Robinson Helicopter, says that as long as he’s sitting behind the big

Kamov Ka-226 enters operational trials

The launch customers of the Kamov Ka-226 helicopter–the Moscow city government and fossil-fuel company RAO Gazprom–have begun pilot training and operationa

Maintenance providers and customers now meet via the internet

AvQuotes.com uses the Internet to match people seeking maintenance with more than 50 maintenance facilities.

Bizjet International offers plasma spray system

BizJet International of Tulsa, Okla., has announced the operation of its new plasma spray machine.

John Goglia–from NTSB to PAMA leadership

John Goglia, the only licensed A&P mechanic to receive a presidential appointment to the NTSB, has joined the leadership of the Professional Aviation Maint
FBOs

Van Isle to accept multi service card

Van Isle Avionics is now accepting the Multi Service Card for payment.
Aircraft

AD proposed for TFE731 turbine disks

The FAA is accepting comments until August 16 on a proposed Airworthiness Directive that would affect as many as 3,572 TFE731-2 and -3 turbofans on U.S.-re
Aircraft

Hail-damaged Citation repaired at Jet Aviation Saarbrucken

Jet Aviation Saarbrucken, Germany, recently performed extensive repairs on a Citation II that was heavily damaged by hail in just 15 seconds.
Aircraft

Raisbeck wing lockers on all Beech Super King Air 350s

Raisbeck Engineering’s nacelle wing lockers are now standard equipment on production Beechcraft King Air 350s, starting with S/N FL-402.