Armstrong Aerospace amended STC to install a Honeywell RESCU 406AF/AFN emergency locator transmitter system on Lockheed Martin 382G aircraft, STC ST02109CH
Air New Zealand upped the order of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for its 787 Dreamliners to eight firm and eight options, following its initial selection of the Trent 1000 for four firm aircraft in 2004. The new engine orders include a long-term TotalCare service agreement. In its most recent statement concerning its on-order 787-9s, Air New Zealand says it expects to receive its first aircraft in early 2012.
Grommet Edging System Protects Superjet Sukhoi’s Superjet 100 features a grommet edging system designed to protect its wiring from wear without requiring adhesives. The Spring-Fast M22529/2 grommet edging system is fitted on Sukhoi’s original prototypes, one of which made its debut at the Paris Air Show in June. The system’s manufacturer, Device Technologies, says the grommet edging should cut production and maintenance times and enhance operational safety.
Enhanced Moving Map Version 2 software is available for Rockwell Collins’ Airshow 4000 and Media Center three-dimensional moving map products. The new software encompasses more than 100 new features and enhancements, Rockwell Collins says, including: a new global map package with improved details and world coverage; innovative new time and flight status displays; realistic day and night views; a new heads-up display that offers a pilots-eye view of the flight; and a refreshed look and feel in all features.
Blackhawk Modifications amended STC to install a wing-mounted auxiliary fuel transfer tank on various Hawker Beechcraft 65 and 90 models, STC SA10560SC
Defense Holdings, Inc (DHi) has come up with a new kind of brush for transferring electric current through slip rings from stationary to rotating parts, such as rotors or propellers. By replacing the carbon brushes used for a century on slip rings with DHi’s more expensive but much more effective Metal Fiber Brushes (MFBs), aviation and other users can reduce life-cycle costs through longer service life and less maintenance costs.
PlaneTechs promoted David Pearson to president, filling the position left open when Ian Rollo left the company in mid-2008. Pearson formerly was PlaneTechs‘ SVP of sales.
Jet Aviation added maintenance services at its Seletar Airport and Moscow Vnukovo International Airport facilities. Jet Aviation Singapore added services for Bombardier Challenger 601/604/605 and Cessna 560XL aircraft under its EASA 145 maintenance approval. The company also plans to add to its line maintenance capabilities in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Kuala Lumpur. Jet Aviation Vnukovo now offers 24/7 line maintenance services and AOG support, and it expanded its AOG services to Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo and other Russian airports.
What changes have you made during your three years as engineering director? Copeland: We have continued the evolution that began 16 years ago when we set up British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (BAMC) and the avionics and interiors facilities in Wales. This began a whole raft of changes aimed at making us more competitive. We have grown a continuous improvement philosophy from scratch, developing ‘local lean’ activities to make our processes and the way we handle our aircraft and components much more efficient.It has delivered significant benefits.
Avionics Support Group to install International Communications Group’s ICS-220A Iridium satcom on Boeing 747-400 and -400F series aircraft, STC ST03700AT
Low-Density Fuel Tank Sealant Royal Adhesives and Sealants’ Hardman WS8032 Light Weight Rapid Curing manganese dioxide cured polysulfide aircraft sealant now is fully qualified to SAE International’s aerospace material (AMS) 3281D type II Class B aircraft fuel tank sealant specification.
ExelTech interim CEO Robin Wohnsigl stepped down on Aug. 17 to revert to his role on the company’s board of directors. He is succeeded by Sylvain Duval, who served as ExelTech’s president and COO since April 2008. Stephen Hops also joined the company as VP operations, responsible for maintenance in both Montreal and Quebec, supply chain, quality assurance and training, planning, continuous improvement and customer relations.
Nov. 30–3 ➤ National Training & Simulation Assn.: Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation & Education Conference; Orlando, Fla. Contact: Barbara McDaniel, director of conferences and programs, +1 703-247-2569 or [email protected]. Web: iitsec.org/index.cfmOM
The Federal Aviation Administration released an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking for potential Safety Management System requirements. The agency sent the ANPRM for Office of Management and Budget review in early July, and OMB cleared the advanced proposal within a few weeks. Comment period ends Oct. 21.
