Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. (EAI) has expanded its international service center network for Eclipse 500 and Eclipse 550 twin-engine jets (pictured), adding General Enterprises as its second European Gold Service Center. General Enterprises will provide maintenance, inspections, parts and warranty support, as well as AOG services for Eclipse aircraft. Based at Groningen Airport Eelde (EHGG) in […]
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First aviation mechanic display added to Air Force Museum
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force honored the first aviation mechanic, Charles E. Taylor, by unveiling a bronze bust of his likeness for permanent display during a ceremony in the museum’s Early Years Gallery July 21. A brilliant, self-taught man, Taylor began working in the Wrights’ bicycle business in 1896, and played an […]
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 […]
Air Orlando Maintenance names Burdzy service manager
Joe Burdzy has joined Air Orlando Maintenance as Service Manager. He brings over 35 years of experience to the company, which is at Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) in Florida. His position encompasses all maintenance and parts functions including customer liaison, employee management and shop scheduling.
Global Parts Group acquires Tulakes Aero assets
Global Parts Group of Augusta, Kan., distributors and producers of parts for business, general, and commercial aviation, has acquired the assets of Tulakes Aero of Bethany, Oklahoma and incorporated them into a new division of the Global Parts Group, named Global Parts Aero Structures. Originally founded as Jet Service Enterprises in 1975, Tulakes also offers manufacturing, […]
Savvy Aviator introduces FEVA
Savvy Aviator has introduced FEVA — Failing Exhaust Valve Analytics — which provides advance warning of failing exhaust valves in piston aircraft engines equipped with a digital engine monitor. A decade ago, Savvy’s founder and CEO Mike Busch said he discovered a characteristic pattern in exhaust gas temperature (EGT) data that is predictive of a failing exhaust valve. […]
Winner Aviation names Neil Gallagher president
VIENNA, Ohio — Winner Aviation Corporation has appointed Neil Gallagher to succeed Rick Hale as president effective immediately. Hale will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer and will take on a new role as chairman. Gallagher previously held the position of vice president of maintenance. Since joining the company in 2012, Gallagher was responsible for […]
West Star Aviation names new regional sales manager
West Star Aviation has hired Ed Henry as Regional Sales Manager responsible for the eastern territory of the United States including: Washington D.C., Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. He has more than 40 years of experience in general and corporate aviation, graduating from Pennsylvania College of Technologies with a degree in […]
Mattituck Services to purchase Southern Avionics and Communications
Continental Motors Group’s MRO subsidiary, Mattituck Services, Inc. (MSI) will add avionics and aircraft interior maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities through an agreement to purchase Southern Avionics and Communications, which is located in Mobile, Alabama. Southern Avionics has been a regional leader in avionics sales, installation and service since 1981 and employs 14 full time people at the […]