Content Archive: September 2010

Embraer Adds Tech-Support subsidiary in China

Ten years after Embraer began doing business in China by setting up a representative office in Beijing, it has established its first wholly owned subsidi
Engines

Snecma and Royal Jet Sign Engine Maintenance Contract

Royal Jet, a charter operator based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, has awarded a new engine maintenance, repair and overhaul contract to Snecma for
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky and Timken Offer Bearing Repair in Australasia

Sikorsky Helitech, a Sikorsky Aerospace Services company based in Brisbane, Australia, has entered into a distribution agreement with Timken for bearing
Maintenance and Modifications

Montana firefighting helos get dart akv cycle counters

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) recently ordered five AKV cycle-counter systems from Dart Helicopter Services for ins
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Upgrade Yields more time on wing for CF34-3A2

GE Aviation is offering an on-wing engine upgrade program for certain configurations of the CF34-3A2.
Maintenance and Modifications

Viking Teams with Avtrak for Maintenance Tracking Services

Viking Air of Victoria, British Columbia, will use the Avtrak GlobalNet platform to support its Viking MX factory maintenance tracking program.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Awards Helicopter Hums Agreement to HAI

Health and usage monitoring systems (Hums) have been available for integration with fixed-wing flight deck avionics for some time.
Aircraft

Eclipse Working Out Windshield, Engine Issues

Eclipse Aerospace announced that two campaigns to fix problems with the EA500 very light jet are bearing fruit.
Training and Workforce

Boeing Sees Need for a Million Pilots and Mechanics

According to Boeing, over the next 20 years there will be worldwide demand for 466,650 pilots and 596,500 maintenance personnel.
Engines

Power 90 Verified as Money-saving Modification

A study performed by research firm Conklin & de Decker for GE Aviation found “significantly increased operating efficiency, reduced variable costs and