SHREVEPORT, La. — Metro Aviation is already expanding its 12,000-square-foot training center, which was just completed in February, to allow for more expansive training capabilities. Metro is nearly doubling the space of its facility, according to officials. One new addition is a dedicated maintenance overhaul classroom with concrete floors and workbenches. Metro is currently hosting Turbomeca […]
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New location for Air Orlando’s two companies
Air Orlando Sales and Air Orlando Maintenance have moved to one central location at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL). The new base of operations will provide both companies with additional office space and larger hangar facilities, according to company officials. The move follows Air Orlando’s appointment as a Cessna Caravan Authorized Service Facility. Founded in 1984, […]
FAA accepts JDA course for IA Refresher Training
The FAA has accepted JDA’s Aviation Industry Suspected Unapproved Parts (SUPs) Training Course as an approved Inspection Authorization (IA) refresher training program. Acceptance by the FAA means that the JDA program, to be held Oct. 9-10, meets the requirements of 14 CFR Part 65, §65.93(a) (4), for IA renewal, according to company officials. The FAA […]
Air Orlando Maintenance appointed Caravan Authorized Service Facility
Air Orlando Maintenance at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) in Florida has been chosen as a Cessna Caravan Authorized Service Facility. Mike Long, president, says the facility will now offer a full range of inspection and repair services for Caravan Turboprop aircraft. “Our mechanics are experienced in all aspects of Cessna service and support and we […]
HazMat training offered online
Aviation Training Academy (ATA) has launched its new online training program directed at FBOs, corporate flight departments, municipalities, fueling agents, line service technicians, and mechanics. New regulations, under the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS), were adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They mandate that employers must have their employees trained on the […]
AAR to open new maintenance facility at CWF
AAR has signed an agreement to open its sixth North American aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, at the Chennault International Airport (CWF). AAR, the largest independent MRO provider in North America, will occupy approximately 520,000 square feet of MRO service and administrative space at the facility, capable of supporting […]
P&WC launches extended warranty for skydive operators
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and Blackhawk Modifications have launched a Progressive Maintenance Program (PMP) for skydive operators using PT6A-42A engines on Blackhawk Modifications’ XP42A Cessna Caravan conversion. “We are very excited about this enhanced PMP, which will allow skydive operators to extend their time between overhauls (TBO) to 5,000 hours,” said Denis Parisien, Vice […]
Cascade Aircraft Management moves to Idaho
Cascade Aircraft Management, a center for custom Experimental and light aviation, is moving to Caldwell, Idaho. “We’ll be open before Oshkosh is ended,” said William C. “Bill” Weeks Jr., General Manager of Cascade Aircraft Management. “We look forward to more flying days, better test-flying weather, and a better environment for our paint shop; and customers […]
Carter Aviation Group begins expansion at SEF
SEBRING, Florida — Carter Aviation Group, which has operated an aircraft repair and maintenance business at Sebring Regional Airport (SEF) for more than 39 years, is now in process of a full renovation and expansion. The renovation process will include a 3,000-square-foot addition, new roof, gutters and trim, upgrading and replacing windows and doors. Renovations will […]