PHILIP MACVANE joined AAR Engine Component Services as vice president sales and marketing. MacVane formerly spent 14 years with Sermatech International, most recently as sales manager for the Connecticut-based coating and repair division.
Model 2000 series airplanes (Docket No. 97-NM-97-AD) - proposes to require revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit the positioning of the power levels below the flight idle stop during flight and to include a statement of the consequences of such action. This proposal is prompted by incidents and accidents involving turboprop airplanes in which the ground propeller beta range was used improperly during flight.
PROGRESS CASTING GROUP, which manufactures aluminum castings and components for a variety of industries including aerospace, received ISO 9002 certification for its plants in Plymouth and Albert Lea, Minn.
A COUNTY LEGISLATOR is exploring the possibility of making mandatory the currently voluntary curfew on nighttime operations at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, N.Y. See article below.
University of North Dakota Aerospace continued to expand its training fleet with the addition of two Beech Baron 58 aircraft. The aircraft, based in Grand Forks, N.D., is the latest in a series of acquisitions to UND's fleet of more than 80 aircraft. UND took delivery of four Diamond Katana DA-20s in the fall and plans to accept five IFR-equipped Piper Warriors in the spring. "The addition of the Barons to our fleet is a continuation of a planned complete upgrade of our collegiate and contract training fleet," said UND Aerospace Dean John Odegard.
ROCKWELL COLLINS and Gulfstream Aerospace signed an agreement under which purchasers of Gulfstream IV-SP and Gulfstream V business jets will be able to order the Rockwell Collins InFlyTV System in their aircraft. The system, which uses a tail-mounted antenna, offers a menu of 170 channels of programming from Direct Broadcast Satellite (DIRECTV). Collins officials described InFlyTV as a "third-generation" system that has been under test for the past 18 months on a Delta 767. The system is designed to provide the same DIRECTV offerings available to home viewers.
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT made a $5,000 contribution to the National Business Aviation Association's Schedulers/Dispatchers Scholarship. The scholarship, in its second year, promotes continuing education for schedulers, dispatchers, flight coordinators, flight operations managers and customer service representatives.
ALLIEDSIGNAL AEROSPACE said its business units won 12 major competitions, capturing more than $4 billion in potential business, during the fourth quarter. The company's Electronics&Avionics Systems division, which currently is the only supplier of enhanced ground proximity warning systems, has orders for 3,600 EGPWS units and AlliedSignal "estimates the worldwide potential market for the system at $1 billion, including 40,000 other commercial military and general aviation aircraft."
Bombardier Aerospace won a contract from the Royal Danish Air Force to supply at least one, and up to three, Challenger 604 business jets for a variety of flight missions. The win was particularly gratifying for Bombardier officials since the 604s will replace three Gulfstream III aircraft that had been in service with the RDAF for a number of years.
C-MAP/AVIATION and Magellan Systems won a contract from the Brazilian Army for EC-10X moving map electronic charting systems using C-Map aviation cartridges. The systems will be used in 36 Aerospatiale 365 Dauphin helicopters for training and navigation.
Models PA-31T, PA-31T1, PA-31T2, PA-31T3, PA-42, PA-42-720 and PA-42, PA-42-720 and PA-42-1000 (Docket No. 97-CE-41-AD; Amdt. 39- 10255; AD 97-26-12) - requires amending the limitations section of the airplane flight manual to prohibit the positioning of the power levers below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight. The airplane flight manual amendment will include a statement of the consequences if the limitation is not followed.
MILLION AIR PONTIAC, Mich., opened its new facility at Oakland County International Airport as a full-service fixed-base operation. The new facility includes a 44,000-square-foot building on a five-acre site. The hangar can house a Gulfstream V. The facility includes 24-hour customer service and pilot amenities such as showers and flight planning facilities.
STEVEN HOYT was appointed senior manager of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing's Technical Services Department. Hoyt joined the organization in May as a certification specialist.
Cessna Aircraft named Mike Katzorke vice president of material and announced several promotions in its marketing organization. Katzorke, who relocated to Wichita after holding a number of aviation positions in Phoenix, Ariz., succeeds Jim Martin, who retired at the end of 1997. Most recently, Katzorke served as corporate director of supply chain for AlliedSignal. He has held related posts with Honeywell, Motorola and Sperry Flight Systems. In his new position, Katzorke will oversee all procurement activities, raw materials planning and inventory control.
Summary: Pursuant to FAA's rulemaking provisions governing the application, processing, and disposition of petitions for exemption (14 CFR Part 11), this notice contains a summary of certain petitions seeking relief from specified requirements of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR Chapter I), dispositions of certain petitions previously received, and corrections. The purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and participation in, this aspect of FAA's regulatory activities.
KARL ZOGG was appointed sales manager for Stevens Aviation's facility at Jeffco Airport in Broomfield, Colo. Zogg joined Stevens from Flight Visions, Inc., where he managed sales activities.
2000 series airplanes (Docket No. 97-NM-145-AD) - proposes to require repetitive visual inspections to detect discrepancies of the bushing installation of the aileron actuation fitting and eventual installation of staked bushings in the fitting. Accomplishment of the installation will terminate the repetitive inspections. This proposal also provides an optional temporary preventive action, which would allow the repetitive inspection intervals to be extended until the terminating action is accomplished.
J. Mark Wagner, a former Conoco aviation marketing executive, was named aviation manager for Phillips 66. Wagner was formerly aviation fuels national account manager for Conoco, where he handled both commercial and general aviation customers. He succeeds Jill Bogan, who was promoted to new ventures manager for Phillips Petroleum Company Exploration&Production. Wagner will direct the Phillips 66 general aviation group, managed by Allen Bretz and the commercial aviation group, managed by Keith Reneau.
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION has finished writing proposals to impose stricter requirements for Class D cargo compartments and mandate installation of enhanced ground proximity warning systems in all turbine- powered aircraft with six or more seats. The rulemakings were sent to the Department of Transportation and Office of Management and Budget for review. While not opposed to requirements for EGPWS systems, charter operators late last month were wary about the possible deadlines for compliance and costs of installation.
Model ATR-42-200, -300, and -320 series airplanes (Docket No. 95-NM-140-AD; Amdt. 39-10254; AD 97-25-11) - requires an inspection for corrosion of the rear spars of the wings, and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by this AD are intended to detect and correct possible corrosion on the rear spars of the wings, which could reduce structural integrity of the wings.
AIR METHODS CORP., Denver, Colo., won $772,000 in additional contracts, including new work from Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters and Police Aviation Services, Ltd., for multi-functional interior systems for the Boeing Explorer helicopter. Air Methods also won a follow-on contract to manufacture additional electrical system components for the U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter program.
DASSAULT FALCON JET announced three changes to its field service corps in a move the company said is intended to add depth to its technical support efforts. David Rackley, who joined DFJ in June 1995 as a technical help desk representative, was promoted to field service representative and will be based in Teterboro, N.J. Rackley will fill in for other field service representatives as required. Hank Simmons joined DFJ as a field service representative for the company's Seattle office.
Regional-aircraft manufacturers took firm orders for 474 aircraft during 1997. Bombardier Regional Aircraft was the biggest winner with 204 total units, or 43 percent, including 160 RJs. Embraer came in second with 141 firm orders, or 29 percent, including 134 RJ145s and seven EMB-120 Brasilias. Aero International (Regional) took orders for 79 units during the year, including the Avro RJ85/100 series and the ATR 42/72 series. Saab Aircraft registered sales of 34 turboprops, including 13 2000s, and Fairchild Dornier logged 16 orders, of which 10 were 328JETs.
Fairchild Chairman Jeffrey Steiner predicts the fastener industry will experience the same kind of consolidation that has hit other segments of the aerospace industry. He said there are two big fastener companies, with Fairchild the larger, and several smaller players. "We are already the leader in our market and we intend to be even larger in the months and years to come," he said at a press conference in Washington this month.
A CORPORATE FLIGHT STRESS PROGRAM for regular business travelers is being offered by Aero Programs of Woonsocket, R.I. Designed to reduce flight stress for passengers on corporate and commuter/regional aircraft, the corporate stress program uses a flight simulation format, provides instruction concerning the way various mental and physical systems respond to stress, gives instruction in specific techniques for managing stress and helps participants develop an individualized flight management plan.
