Columbia Helicopters , amended STC to install Honeywell solid state flight data recorder on Boeing Defense & Space Group 107-II and Kawasaki Heavy Industries KV107-II helicopters, STC SR00923SE
Inspection requirements were announced in late October for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Boeing F/A-18A through D model Hornets for stress cracks on a hinge connecting the aileron to the flaps on the rear of the wings after a crack was discovered during a routine flight inspection. Hinge failure could result in losing the aileron, possibly further damaging or even losing the aircraft, according to the Navy.
Requirements for replacing time-lifed components will get a closer look under an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) initiative to streamline its unique, mandatory airworthiness directives. A proposal suggests combining a number of airworthiness directives also covered by aircraft maintenance manuals into a civil aviation order to eliminate some redundant requirements. CASA further notes these ADs do not satisfy the requirements of CASR Part 39. Civil Aviation Order 100.5 could include 11 such ADs being reviewed.
PAS Technologies Ireland received approval as an FAA-certified repair station and EASA approval as a Part 145 maintenance organization. Additionally, its North Kansas City facility received accreditation by Nadcap in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS7003 for coating services.
Lockheed Martin will apply its P-3 Aircraft Service Life Extension Program (ASLEP) to Canada’s fleet of CP-140 Aurora aircraft under a newly announced $156 million contract. Ten Canadian CP-140 Aurora aircraft will receive Life Extension Kits consisting of all-new outer wings, center wing lower surface assemblies, horizontal stabilizers, wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges, and various other items to be installed as needed.
Avidyne Corp. , amended STC to install Avidyne TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System on various general aviation and business aircraft, STC SA00269BO
Jet Aviation Basel opened a 3,300-sq.-meter (35,520-sq.-ft.) hangar extension that will be used for Dassault Falcon completions. Jet Aviation said the hangar was completed in just seven months and cost CHF6 million. The hangar will boost completions and free up space for maintenance in other hangars.
SriLankan Airlines finished rolling out Miro Technologies ’ AuRa suite of enterprise management and business intelligence maintenance, engineering and materials management modules across its maintenance and engineering department. The implementation process took less than six months after initial evaluations.
Northwest Aerospace Technologies, amended STC to install Astronics EmPower In Seat Power Supply System on Boeing 737-800 and 737-900 series aircraft, STC ST01749SE
In late October, Britain’s Ministry of Defense signed a £97 million, seven-year contract with Marshall Aerospace of Cambridge for logistic support of the RAF’s Lockheed TriStar strategic tanker/transport fleet. Known as the TRIOS contract (TriStar Integrated Operational Support), it will provide maintenance, engineering and technical support for the RAF's core passenger fleet until 2015, and strengthen the air-bridge service to and from theater areas.
The Abrasive Water Jet (AWJ) process jointly developed and patented by the Huffman Corp. and Springfield Manufacturing is designed to remove coatings from turbine engine components without damaging them. The process also should be more environmentally friendly and cost effective than traditional methods.
Haggan Aviation received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate for Universal Avionics WAAS/SBAS Flight Management Systems in the Learjet 60. Parts/Components
Caribbean Airlines plans to launch a technical apprenticeship program this year to recruit and train maintenance workers, following recent moves to bring MRO back in-house. In July, the Trinidad and Tobago-based carrier finished its first “ in-sourced ” C check on a Boeing 737-800NG, and it finished up a second in late November. [See Interview, p.14 for more on Caribbean Airlines.]
Caribbean Airlines plans to launch a technical apprenticeship program this year to recruit and train maintenance workers, following recent moves to bring MRO back in-house. In July, the Trinidad and Tobago-based carrier finished its first “ in-sourced ” C check on a Boeing 737-800NG, and it finished up a second in late November. [See Interview, p.14 for more on Caribbean Airlines.]
RUAG Holdings Ltd. decided to implement Inmedius' S1000D Publishing Suite across its corporate offices in Europe, to create new documentation in S1000D and to convert multilingual and legacy data to the specification. Contracts
RUAG Holdings Ltd. decided to implement Inmedius' S1000D Publishing Suite across its corporate offices in Europe, to create new documentation in S1000D and to convert multilingual and legacy data to the specification.
Lockheed Martin will apply its P-3 Aircraft Service Life Extension Program (ASLEP) to Canada’s fleet of CP-140 Aurora aircraft under a newly announced $156 million contract. Ten Canadian CP-140 Aurora aircraft will receive Life Extension Kits consisting of all-new outer wings, center wing lower surface assemblies, horizontal stabilizers, wing and horizontal stabilizer leading edges, and various other items to be installed as needed.
Embraer will implement Quantum Controls enterprise resource planning software for its new U.S. Embraer Executive Jets service centers, set to open this quarter. The OEM also uses Quantum software at its Windsor Locks, Conn., and Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., executive jet service centers.
Rolls-Royce and NetJets Middle East inked a CorporateCare engine maintenance and management agreement to cover three Tay 611-8-powered Gulfstream GIVs and three Tay 611-8C-powered Gulfstream G450s. Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines also powered the first scheduled flight of Aeroflot's new Airbus A330-200, marking the powerplants entry into service in Russia.
Satair and Siemens renewed their product support agreement, under which Satair is an authorized distributor and repair station for Siemens’ Airborne Fire Protection Systems in Asia-Pacific. Satair established a repair station in Singapore in 2006, but the two companies have partnered since 1999. Satair holds EASA, CAAC, CAAS and FAA approvals. Joint Ventures/Acquisitions
A J Walter Aviation launched AJW Aviation Management Services , led by Chairman Brian Doran. The business aims to deliver complete project management for the private and corporate jet sector, including asset sourcing and purchase; design, completion and refurbishment; component support and logistics; operational management; training and recruitment.
