ATC Lasham is refurbishing two hangars, covering 40,000 sq. ft., at Southend Airport in Essex, England, to grow its heavy maintenance capacity. The addition expands ATC Lasham’s hangar capacity by 50%, to accommodate six aircraft.
William Chauvette , well known in the aviation aftermarket industry, died on Sept. 5 in Quechee, Vt., at 59. He held positions at General Dynamics, PerkinElmer Sealol, Westfield Gage, Bearing Inspection, and Turbine Controls, and most recently had returned to work at Westfield Gage. Airframes
Brim Aviation to install Brim Aviation tundra pads, a cargo rack and a Tech Tools 369/500 bubble window on a MD Helicopter 600N helicopter, Several STCs
Benchtop Vibration Isolation System A lightweight benchtop vibration system designed for portability by Kinetic Systems supports sensitive equipment such as atomic force microscopes, microhardness testers, analytical balances, profilometers and audio equipment. The company's system is an ergonomic, low-profile format platform that should be lightweight and easy to carry.
Europe Aviation’s repair shop at Paris-Orly has been approved by France’s Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile to repair flight controls and nacelles (C7, C8).
PHOENIX—Using technology, aviation maintenance providers can find ways to optimize their customer service and support from the inside out. Honeywell Aerospace is one example of a firm that has used select, innovative communication and data tools to streamline its technical operations group. Its integrated components are designed not only to benefit Honeywell’s customers but also to give its engineers, field service representatives, sales staff and other employees a new resource for information on its products’ service histories.
ST Aerospace subsidiary ST Aviation Services Co. Pte Ltd. was awarded a contract by Airbus to provide heavy maintenance checks for 19 A330 aircraft leased to Singapore Airlines. The contract is part of an Airbus multi-party contract to provide support to Singapore Airlines as part of the lease arrangements for the fleet. Heavy maintenance work is expected to begin in 2015 and be conducted over 18 months.
PATS Aircraft reissued STCs to alter the fire protection systems and lower cargo compartments on Boeing 737-700, -700C and -800 series aircraft, STCs ST01184LA and ST00405LA-D
Rolls-Royce is developing a fuel-burn performance improvement package on the Trent 900 designed to keep the Airbus A380 engine competitive in its fiercely contested battle with the Engine Alliance GP7200. The package, which like the one for the Trent 700EP, will be offered as an upgrade kit for existing engines. It introduces elliptical leading-edge modifications throughout the entire compression system, including improved high- and intermediate-pressure compressor blades and vanes.
As airframe manufacturers continue to develop the next generation of commercial and business jets, engine OEMs have been tasked with incorporating performance enhancements to make their products tighter on fuel burn, more environmentally sensitive, quieter and less maintenance intensive than those in service.
I can’t capitalize on the savings provided by PMA because”… I wish I had a dollar for every time that I have heard a conversation start like this! The fact is that during 10 years of working with HEICO, I have yet to meet an airline that cannot realize significant savings by adopting a PMA (FAA approved alternative parts) strategy in some form.
Rockwell Collins reissued STC to install Rockwell Collins WXR-2100 MultiScan weather radar system on Boeing 737-600, -700, -800 and -900 series aircraft, STC ST01470LA-D
OGMA offers commercial, military and business aviation MRO services. What is the split between them, and are you happy with the mix? LOBATO: OGMA was born within the military and that represents roughly 50% of the maintenance side, because we do not split the aerostructure and aviation service businesses. We have roughly 30% engines maintenance, and then you’re basically splitting the last 20% between civil aviation and components maintenance. Business aviation is about half of civil aviation.
LONDON—Freedom of movement between the 36 member countries of the European Economic Community is enshrined in European law, allowing nationals of those member states to live and work in any community country. Yet, in practice, it doesn’t always work that way. A few member states effectively block foreign applicants for jobs by insisting their qualifications completely match their own national criteria—regardless of experience.
Wencor gained FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA), which allows it to perform certification procedures on FAA’s behalf for new replacement parts.
Goodrich will offer one airline’s rotable landing gear as exchange units to other airlines that use its landing gear MRO services as part of an agreement announced Sept. 28 for Boeing next-generation 737-700/-800/-900 and 777-200ER aircraft.
After 21 years, interest in the Federal Aviation Administration’s maintenance human factors symposium is as high as ever. The annual program, co-sponsored by the Air Transport Association, hosted 400 delegates in September in San Diego. Forty speakers from China, Australia, Europe, the U.A.E and North America shared international perspectives. A larger, more diverse audience of airline and MRO senior management than in previous meetings indicated the continuing safety impact and financial benefit of proper attention to maintenance and ramp human factors.
Etihad Airways picked Lufthansa Technik to retrofit its entire fleet with the Guideline ColorFit non-electric emergency floorpath guidance system. Last year, Lufthansa Technik equipped Etihad’s Boeing 777s with the photoluminescent system; now, five more 777s will be retrofitted, as well as the airline's Airbus A320s, A330s and A340s.
Terma A/S of Lystrup, Denmark, and Lockheed Martin Systems Integration of Owego, N.Y., signed a memorandum of understanding, agreeing to jointly pursue opportunities from the potential sale of the Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk helicopter to the Danish armed forces. Denmark in June authorized the procurement of ship-based helicopters for the Royal Danish Navy.
Bizjet Cabin Management System Flight Display Systems launched a new cabin management system product at NBAA in October. The company spent nearly 18 months developing the system, which controls business jet lighting, seats, windows, air, audio/video systems, etc., says Nick Gray, director of international marketing. A Gulfstream IV is expected to be launch customer for the system, which Gray says is a faster, better, less expensive solution for retrofit projects.
Duncan Aviation completed the first aftermarket winglet installation for the Falcon 2000EX in early September. Duncan was the first North American center to install the Aviation Partners Inc. high-mach winglets for the Falcon 2000 series. StandardAero also completed its first aftermarket installation the API winglets on a Falcon 2000 in September. Installed and certified in the second quarter of 2009, the API winglets now are available to all Falcon 2000/2000EX operators.
