LAS VEGAS — Dallas Airmotive has released MyTurbine, a new mobile app designed to connect the customer with Dallas Airmotive on-the-go. The icons allow for quick navigation to the services most used by customers. Users can instantly connect with the F1RST SUPPORT global customer support center with one-click and check cost estimates or completion dates […]
General Aviation
Ross Aviation acquires Chester County Aviation
DENVER — Ross Aviation has acquired the assets and current FBO operations of Chester County Aviation at Chester County G.O. Carlson Airport in Coatesville, Pennsylvania (KMQS). Consistent with Ross Aviation’s belief that airports and FBO customers are best-served by local businesses — with local management, a local perspective and local market knowledge — the FBO […]
StandardAero launches Mobile Repair Teams
TEMPE, Ariz. – StandardAero has launched dedicated Mobile Repair Teams (MRT) that will conduct on-wing hot section inspections (HSIs) and repairs for the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW610 and PW615 series engine. StandardAero is an independent provider of turbofan engine MRO and an independent P&WC authorized Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) for the support of […]
#NBAA13: Appareo makes first appearance at convention
LAS VEGAS — Appareo Systems, which manufactures the Stratus, is exhibiting this week for the first time at the National Business Aviation Association convention. Appareo officials note the company has established awareness within the general aviation industry for its electronics and software solutions for both fixed-wing and rotor-wing aircraft. The business aviation industry presents a great […]
Cessna hits tree
Aircraft: Cessna 172. Injuries: 1 Serious. Location: Smoketown, Pa. Aircraft damage: Substantial. What reportedly happened: According to the pilot he was attempting to land and did not notice he was too low until the left wing hit a tree. The airplane veered left and hit the ground. Probable cause: The pilot did not maintain a proper approach path, […]
Tag team activism
The main hangar space at San Luis Jet Center in San Luis Obispo, Calif., was packed last weekend. A good 300 aviation enthusiasts came from far and wide to rub shoulders, commiserate, learn, be motivated, and be inspired to be more effective advocates for general aviation. They came to have a good time, too. And […]
#NBAA13: Honeywell forecasts slight uptick in bizav over next decade
LAS VEGAS — In its 22nd annual Business Aviation Outlook, released opening day of the National Business Aviation Association Convention, Honeywell is forecasting up to 9,250 new business jet deliveries worth over $250 billion from 2013 to 2022. The 2013 Honeywell outlook reflects an approximate 3 to 4% increase in projected delivery value over the 2012 […]
Cessna calls for volunteers to support Special Olympics Airlift
Cessna Aircraft Co. is organizing its seventh Citation Special Olympics Airlift (CSOA), which involves enlisting Citation jet owners to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches from across the nation to the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games. Next year’s games will be held from June 14-21 in New Jersey in the Greater Princeton/Mercer County area. The […]
#NBAA13: Jeppesen enhances FlitePlan Online
LAS VEGAS – Jeppesen introduced at the National Business Aviation Association convention new features for its Jeppesen FlitePlan Online solution for business aviation operators. New Central Flow Management Unit (CFMU) validation and multiple scenario analysis functionality, including recently cleared routes, provides operators with flexible, optimal routing options and higher flight plan filing acceptance rates, according […]