Content Archive: November 2014

Engines

Jean-Paul Béchat, Former Head of Snecma and Safran, Flies West

Béchat, who graduated from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, started his career with Snecma as a production engineer in 1965.
Avionics

RTCA, Eurocae Sign Accord To Cooperate More on Standards

Standards organizations RTCA and the European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Former Weco Owner Sentenced for Fraudulent Aircraft Part Repairs

Company's former owner and president Weygandt ordered to pay $600,000 to Gulfstream.
Engines

Chinese Show Fadec System on Military Engine

Reliability of indigenous fighter powerplants remains questionable.
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Maintenance and Modifications

IBA Gets Camo Approval for ATRs, Gulfstreams

The UK company can manage the records, continuous airworthiness and maintenance planning for ATR 72s and several Gulfstream models.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.
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ATC

FAA Plans Improved Response Following Chicago Center Fire

The FAA will undertake a three-stage action plan to improve its response in the event of ATC emergencies like the Chicago center fire.
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FBOs

Air BP Strengthens Scottish Network with Gama Aviation Glasgow

Air BP will supply fuel to Gama clients and Air BP Sterling cardholders at Gama Aviation’s executive aviation terminal.
Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine To Feature OEI Rating

Will allow max takeoff thrust of 11,450 pounds to be available up to ISA+20 for 10 minutes.
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Charter & Fractional

Private Equity Firm Tsinghua To Acquire Hong Kong-based Sino Jet

Company manages a fleet of 15 business jets, including Gulfstreams and Challenger 605s.