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Maintenance and Modifications
Vance Street Capital Buys Aircraft Brake Maker APS
Acquisition moves VS Aviation into the PC-12 PMA brake market
Rotorcraft
Saudi National Guard Signs for MD 530F Helo Support
In-country factory maintenance support will help improve efficiency and availability
Rotorcraft
Australian Fire Service Selects GPMS Foresight HUMS
Fleet of Black Hawk helicopters is being equipped with health and usage monitoring systems
Avionics
FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System
Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Avionics
FAA Certifies Garmin Runway Occupancy Awareness System
Following first certification in the Cessna Caravan, other Garmin-equipped aircraft to be approved
Rotorcraft
LCI Places Two H145D3 Helos in Papua New Guinea
Pacific Helicopters will operate the helicopters on behalf of Santos' Oil Search (PNG) subsidiary
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Launch of Viasat Satellites To Expand Arctic Coverage
The Ka-band payloads are expected to enter service in mid-2025
Rotorcraft
Rotortrade Earns Approval for EC120, H125 Helo Mx
Company is adding more helicopter types to its Part 145 certificate
Cabin Interior and Electronics
True Blue Power Converter Approved for Gulfstreams
Unit weighs 30% less and offers 15% more power compared with those it replaces
Training and Workforce
PNBAA Launches Summer Bizav Internship Program
Hillsboro Aviation has agreed to host the first summer intern
Avionics
New KPWK RNP Approach Serves Windy City Arrivals
Approach offers a safer way to fly to Chicago Executive Airport when winds favor Runway 34
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Moving into New Dallas Digs
Dallas Executive Airport is a growing alternative to other Dallas airports
Training and Workforce
TRU Simulation Adds Second Longitude Sim in Columbus
Adding the second simulator doubles Longitude pilot training capacity
Rotorcraft
Miami-Dade Police Orders Four Airbus H125 Helicopters
More than 7,200 members of the Ecureuil family have been delivered
Rotorcraft
PHI Leases Airbus H175 from Milestone Aviation
The helicopter will fly offshore energy missions in Australia
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Global 7500 Gets Starlink Satcom Installed at ACI Jet
Minimal structural and interior modifications were required
Maintenance and Modifications
STC Issued for Kodiak Spectrum Aeromed Ambulance Module
Operators can select one or two ambulance modules
Charter & Fractional
Vista America Shedding Cessna Citation Ultras and Xs
Pilots being offered available roles in other VistaJet aircraft models
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade
Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Multiple Sales during APSCON Conference
Helicopter manufacturer also delivered two 407 GXis during the event
Rotorcraft
FAA Issues STC for Helitak Fire Tank on Sikorsky S-92A
The 5,000-liter tank is easily removable and didn't require any structural changes to the airframe
Rotorcraft
Learning To Fly with Night-vision Goggles
Training is essential when learning to fly with NVG at night
Avionics
AML-STC Approved for Sentry Cockpit Voice Recorder
The approvals cover a variety of Part 25 airliners and business aircraft.
Avionics
Bose Demos Aviation Headsets and Offers Onsite Repairs
Buyers of new headsets through August 17 get a free SoundLink Bluetooth speaker
Aircraft
Harbour Air Electric Beavers Draw Oshkosh Crowds
Electric power turns the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver into a sleek, modern-looking airplane
Engines
GE Catalyst Turbine Prepping for Year-end Approval
Certification testing is set to be complete in the third quarter
Avionics
Aspen Avionics Adds Engine Instruments to Displays
Certification of the Electronics International engine instruments is expected in mid-2025
Aircraft
Honeywell Joins as GoAero Prize Sponsor
The prize money is designed to spur new designs for emergency response vehicles
Aircraft
Textron Unveils Crimson King Air and Caravan Upgrades
Special-edition King Air and Caravan upgrades will be available for 2025 deliveries
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Putting More Power in the TBM 700
The new Pratt & Whitney Canada engine will enable performance similar to the TBM 850
