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Maintenance and Modifications

Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Pilots, Technicians

General aviation technician shortage likely to grow between 2014 and 2033.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Receives South African Approval as Design Organization

The company can now approve modifications without further validation by the SACAA.
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Aviation Names Rocco Sero Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager

Sero joined the CAMO team in June 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Issues AD for Airbus EC130B4 and EC130T2 Helicopters

AD is prompted by reports of a crack propagating through the junction frame on two EC130B4s.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airworthiness Directive Targets AgustaWestland AB139s and AW139s

AD is prompted by reports of certain bearings dislodging from certain main rotor rotating scissors.

Russia May Block Europe’s Carriers From Siberian Airspace

The Russian government is looking to stop European airlines from overflying Siberia on flights to and from Asia.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream, Embraer Tie for Best Bizjet Product Support

Mitsubishi earned top honors for turboprop support, while Bell Helicopter once again took first place in helicopter support.

Pilatus Rolls Out the PC-24, Its First Jet Airplane

The prototype of the twin-engine business/utility jet was pulled across the runway by 24 horses.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Unveils G90XT Flight Deck

Single-lever power controls are a prominent feature in the G90XT’s new Garmin G1000-based flight deck.
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Myanmar’s First FBO Opens

The new venture is a partnership between Bangkok-based business jet and FBO operator MJets and the WahWah Group.

Embraer Plans To Assemble Legacy 450/500s in Florida by 2016

The company will soon break ground on a major new plant expansion at its Melbourne facility.

Lightweight Hartzell Scimitar Blades Hush Piaggio Avanti EVO

Propellers, along with changes to the nacelle and engine exhaust geometry, reduce external noise by five dBA, a 68-percent decrease.

Landmark Completes Acquisition of Ross Aviation FBOs

Acquisition increased the size of Landmark’s network from 57 to 75 locations globally.
Charter & Fractional

ExecuJet Charter Celebrates 20th Year

Since its founding in 1994, the company has flown more than 16 million incident- and accident-free miles worldwide.

Air BP Conducts First Off-airport Refueling in Middle East

Air BP operations team refueled HeliDubai’s Augusta 109 at the HeliDubai Festival City helipad.
Aircraft

U.S. Army Plans To Announce JMR Flight-Test Phase

The service plans to select two proposed designs to advance to fabrication and flight-testing.
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Report: Cold May Have Caused One 787 Battery Incident

Extreme cold most likely caused a lithium-ion battery on an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787 to malfunction in January 2013, according to one report.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flight Bags Bring a Touch of Cozy Luxury to the Cabin

Baby alpaca wool blankets, socks and eye masks feature in new bespoke flight bags.
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Charter & Fractional

Returnjet Charter Hub Embraces Brokers

Returnjet plans lower fees for brokers and promises quicker flight searches.

Accidents: August 2014

Preliminary, factual and final accident reports.
Regulations and Government

Compliance Countdown: August 2014

Rules taking effect this year and beyond.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Pushes Harder into Helicopter Maintenance

The company sees large-scale opportunities in the oil and gas sector.
Rotorcraft

North Sea Offshore Helicopter Pax To Get Improved Breathing Systems Soon

Training with new emergency breathing systems is to start shortly, and a study of body size and shape is already under way to make egress safer
Regulations and Government

Reputation Is Everything, Says Air Trek Exec

Six years after the FAA revoked its operating certificate, charter provider Air Trek has bounced back.

NBAA Flight Attendants and Flight Technicians Conference: Safety and Customer Service Are Key

2014 proves upbeat and forward-looking for flight attendants and flight technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Textron Aviation Orlando Service Center

The Orlando facility is one of Textron Aviation’s largest and busiest factory service centers in a global network.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Bangor Aviation Services

Airport-owned Bangor Aviation Services has earned a reputation for rapid service.
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People in Aviation: August 2014

Industry personnel appointments

Compass To Fly AA E175s

The regional expects to add the first of 20 new airplanes to its fleet early next year.