Content Archive: September 2009

Maintenance and Modifications

Experimental wires repair themselves

As part of its initiative to combat the problems associated with aging aircraft, the FAA has funded a suite of projects at the University of Dayton Researc
Safety

NATA urges mandate for single-pilot CRM

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is strongly recommending that the FAA include CRM training for single-pilot operations as part of its no
Regulations and Government

NFPA backs down on hangar sprinkler requirements

The National Fire Protection Association’s technical committee on airport facilities has dropped a proposed requirement for automatic sprinkler systems in
FBOs

Ocean Sky hosts open travelers

FBO Ocean Sky Jet Centre hosted 74 aircraft that traveled to Prestwick Airport for the short drive to the British Open at Turnberry’s Ailsa Course, where f
Safety

AvFuel offering fire safety training

On October 13 and 14, Avfuel is holding a quality-assurance and fire-safety seminar at the Avflight FBO at Capital City Airport in Lansing, Mich.
Maintenance and Modifications

H+S Aviation authorized for P&WC PT6T overhauls

BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company H+S Aviation has been awarded distributor and designated overhaul facility authorization by Pratt & Whi
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlantic Aero OK'd as TBM service center

Daher-Socata has selected North Carolina-based Atlantic Aero International as its newest North American authorized TBM service center.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO D&K Aviation seeks buyer

Class 4 FAA repair station D&K Aviation, located at Republic Airport in Farmingdale, N.Y., is up for sale.
Maintenance and Modifications

GDAS-Westfield renews Hawker Beechcraft ASC status

The General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS) facility at Barnes Municipal Airport in Westfield, Mass., recently had its Hawker Beechcraft authorized servi
Maintenance and Modifications

PAMA inks deal with Potomac Management Resources

The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has hired Potomac Management Resources to provide day-to-day administrative and management assista