MOBILE, Ala. — Continental Motors Group (CMG) reports it has received approval from the US government and completed its acquisition of Southern Avionics and Communications. CMG will continue to operate the avionics and aircraft interior business under the name Southern Avionics and Communications while the operations and employees are integrated with Continental Motors Services (CMS). […]
Maintenance
‘Serious’ victory for repair stations
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thanks to a coalition of aviation trade associations and the responsiveness of the FAA, the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) will retain seven important letters. The word “serious” has been reinserted into the paragraph of 14 CFR part 145 requiring repair stations to report failures, malfunctions or defects in articles received for […]
SoCal Jets celebrates 30th anniversary
VAN NUYS, Calif. — SoCal Jets is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business. Officials at the corporate aircraft maintenance facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) say one of the secrets to the company’s longevity is that it employs “exceptional” corporate aircraft technicians, each of whom hold a minimum of 12 years of professional experience, along with FAA […]
West Star Aviation opens accessory shops at CAE and ALN
West Star Aviation recently added accessory shop capabilities at its Columbia, South Carolina (CAE) location. The new shop became fully operational in April. In addition, West Star will open another all new accessory shop at its East Alton, Ill. (ALN) location during the fourth quarter of 2014. The new CAE shop offers starter-generator repair/overhaul and […]
Fargo Jet Center appointed Cirrus service center
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo Jet Center has been designated as an authorized service center by Cirrus Aircraft Corporation. “The designation from Cirrus expands our service offerings and gives the regionally based owners and operators access to quality authorized services,” says Darren Hall, Vice President of Marketing for Fargo Jet Center. “We continue to see an […]
FLG Teardowns opens facility at SEF
SEBRING, Florida — FLG Technics of Davie, Florida, opened its new business, FLG Teardowns, in Sebring Regional Airport’s Hangar 60 this past September. FLG Teardowns will handle everything from aircraft parts distribution through dismantling, as well as materials recycling for unused parts. “Aerospace leaders are developing new strategies for management of end-of-life aircraft,” says Michael Elkaim, […]
USI taps Robotic Skies for maintenance
Unmanned Systems Incorporated (USI), a manufacturer of fixed wing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) used for training, has selected Robotic Skies as its maintenance and repair provider for its fleet of aircraft. USI will receive customized service, troubleshooting, and field repair of its UASs throughout the United States and Canada, according to Robotic Skies officials. The Robotic […]
CAV Ice Protection opens TKS Repair Station
NEW CENTURY, Kan. – CAV Ice Protection has received FAA approval to operate a repair station at its North American Operations Center at the New Century Airport (KIXD) near Kansas City. The limited accessory repair station is approved to repair and overhaul TKS ice protection equipment and has begun conducting repairs. Prior to approval, the sole […]
Coalition sends ‘serious’ petition to FAA
WASHINGTON – On Sept. 22, a coalition of aviation trade associations asked the FAA to fix a seven-letter mistake in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that would create serious headaches for the aviation maintenance industry. The group, which includes the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA), the Aerospace Industries Association, the Aircraft Electronics Association, Airlines for America, the Cargo Airline […]