Content Archive: May 2017

Aircraft

Cirrus Gets FAA Production Certificate for SF50 Jet

The company currently holds an order backlog of 600 single-engine SF50 jets worth more than $1 billion.
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Avionics

Duncan Aviation's Austin Avionics Shop Receives FAA Nod

The location will continue to perform ADS-B Out installations for the company's customers
Maintenance and Modifications

ASTM Releases Aircraft Electronics Tech Standard

The standard addresses the first of a number of competencies that ASTM's aerospace personnel committee is planning to address.
Avionics

Pacific Coast Avionics Adds New Hangar

The new structure will add capacity to the FAA-approved repair station, which has seen growing demand for ADS-B installations.

UBS Bizjet Index Down, but Optimism Still High

Drop driven by lower willingness of dealers to increase inventory, less optimism about the 12-month outlook and higher pre-owned business jet inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications

Teledyne's New Citation Replacement Battery PMA'd

According to its subsidiary Gill Batteries, the new 7000-series offers improvements in performance, maintenance and cost over its competitors
Maintenance and Modifications

Simcom, Glennair Ink Maintenance Training Solutions Pact

The two companies will collaborate on maintenance training courses for a wide variety of aircraft
FBOs

Hawthorne Global Adds Iowa FBO to Network

Its latest acquistion expands the company's footprint in the Midwest.
FBOs

New Leased Hangar Complex Opens at Van Nuys Airport

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group has increased its leasehold at the dedicated GA airport by 50 percent with a new $7.5 million hangar/office complex.
Safety

Hong Kong Requires Disinsection for Some Arrivals

Compliance requires either residual or non-residual disinsection, the flight-planning company said.