LAS VEGAS — Beechcraft announced at the 2013 National Business Aviation Association Convention the appointment of Kalamazoo Aircraft in Kalamazoo, Mich., as an authorized service center (ASC) for the company’s Baron and Bonanza products. “Kalamazoo Aircraft has hosted many American Bonanza Society Service Clinics over the years and has served the Western Michigan aviation community […]
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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 […]
RBR launches Mobile Maintenance Service Team
DALLAS — RBR Maintenance now has a Mobile Maintenance Service Team that can respond to aircraft owners throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and New Mexico. The Mobile Maintenance Service Team offers technical support on-site and can be dispatched 24 hours a day, seven days a week. RBR’s Mobile Maintenance Service Team can provide minor inspection, […]
D’Shannon Aviation opens Engine Department
BUFFALO, Minn. — D’Shannon Aviation recently launched an engine department in Mooresville, N.C., that is designed to service all Continental direct drive engines, restoring them to standards that meet or exceed “factory new” specs. The top of the line rebuild, labeled the “Genesis,” incorporates ECi cylinders and approximately 20% more new parts than a standard […]
Above Alaska Aviation named first factory-approved Poly-Fiber Installation Center
TALKEETNA, Alaska — Above Alaska Aviation has been named Poly-Fiber’s first-ever factory-approved installation center. After years of phone calls to the Poly-Fiber factory from aircraft owners requesting recommendations for a quality facility to have their aircraft recovered, Jon Goldenbaum, president of Consolidated Aircraft Coatings, has decided to create a network of factory-approved installation centers across […]
Metro Aviation expands training center
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 […]
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 […]