Content Archive: August 2016

FBOs

New FBO Opens on Alabama's Gulf Coast

Platinum Jet Center is the first of what its owners hope will become an FBO Chain.
Safety

Aero-Photos Opts for Wyvern Exact UAV Audit

Exact program helps UAV end-users make informed decisions about the quality and safety commitment of UAV operators.
Regulations and Government

U.S. Part 135 Operators Will Need SMS To Fly in Europe

The SMS program must be state recognized.
Regulations and Government

FAA Puts New Emphasis on Reducing Takeoff Excursions

Two-thirds of takeoff excursions are overruns, and turboprops are involved in the largest percentage of takeoff excursions, followed closely by jets.
Accidents

Fuel Leak Likely Culprit in Singapore Airlines Engine Fire

Investigators find breach in fuel oil heat exchanger
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Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Completes Major A320 VIP Completion

MRO returns former airliner to service as a VIP-outfitted bizliner.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Opens San Antonio Avionics Satellite

Tech provides on-location avionics repairs and installations.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant, Nextant Partner on Beechjet, XTi Mx Plan

Operators are offered a guaranteed operating cost.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Adds NDT Division

Provides NDT services at its location or the customer’s facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Avionics To Distribute Wireless Test Equipment

Company will distribute Barfield DPS1000 and 1811NG digital pitot static test sets, plus tablet to interface.