Aircraft Window Repairs Co., a Torrance, California-headquartered FAA/EASA approved repair station, is celebrating its 35th year in the aircraft transparency repair business. The company specializes in evaluating and repairing windows and lenses on all airliners and general aviation aircraft. Says Kathi Cupery, president, “We take extreme pride in being approved by all the major aircraft manufacturers. We […]
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Avemco Oshkosh forums focus on safety tips
Avemco Insurance Company will present educational sessions before and during EAA’s AirVenture 2014. Mike Adams, Avemco’s Vice President of Underwriting, will present “Claim Proof Yourself (as best you can)”, geared specifically towards Cessna and Piper aircraft at the Cessna Pilot Organization and Piper Owner Society annual “Gateway to Oshkosh” convention at Stevens Point (STE) in Wisconsin […]
New names for Airvans
Mahindra Aerospace has rebranded its GA8 Airvan and GA10 utility aircraft as the Airvan 8 and Airvan 10. “The new identity combines the Airvan name with the numbers 8 and 10 signifying seat capacity. We have also drawn inspiration from the ‘Ridge,’ which has been creatively integrated into the lettering. Use of Mahindra’s signature ‘energetic red’ also gives the […]
NASA turns over NextGen air traffic management tool to FAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new NASA-developed computer software tool designed to aid air traffic controllers was presented to the FAA during a ceremony earlier this week at the agency’s headquarters in Washington. The Terminal Sequencing and Spacing (TSS) technology will enable air traffic controllers to better manage the spacing between aircraft as they fly more efficient […]
A&P school to open at ISM
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Aviator College of Aeronautical Science & Technology will open a new campus at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ISM) in early 2015. The Kissimmee facility will offer airframe and powerplant (A&P) mechanics classes that go towards preparation of FAA A&P certifications. Aviator College currently has a campus in Fort Pierce, Florida, whose primary focus is […]
Cirrus brings parts business in-house
Cirrus Aircraft has launched Cirrus Direct, its new parts and aftermarket service. Cirrus Direct replaces Cirrus Parts by API. “Global parts availability and efficient distribution are a key part of the experience aircraft owners have with Cirrus Aircraft and its Authorized Service Center Network. Our investment in Cirrus Direct will provide increased inventory availability, direct communication and […]
Aircraft Spruce to sponsor Aviation Expo
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. has been brought on as a premiere sponsor of the 2014 FLYING Aviation Expo. Aircraft Spruce has been a mainstay in the aircraft business, selling parts to pilots all over the world for nearly 50 years. “Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. is known throughout the aviation industry as a trusted […]
Governor commemorates General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington
On July 1, Gov. Jay Inslee invited aviation representatives from around the state to attend a presentation that commemorated June 2014 as General Aviation Appreciation Month in Washington. The July event took place at the governor’s office in Olympia with representatives from the Washington State Department of Transportation, Washington Airport Management Association, Washington State Community […]
Royal Aero opens first division in the US
MIESBACH, Germany — As part of the Royal Aero Group’s continued expansion, the company has opened an Airframe Parts division in North Carolina. This operation is being run by two experienced Airframe Parts managers, Dave Dicken and Ed Thompson, who have recently joined the Royal Aero team. Together Dicken and Thompson have more than 43 years of […]