Just introduced is Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5601 retractable tether for tools up to 2 pounds. Available in high visibility orange, the retractable tether’s ultra low profile keeps tools close to the body when stored while still allowing complete accessibility in all directions when in use, according to company officials. The tether’s patented side-release clip improves […]
Maintenance
Gibson Air Service opens
Gibson Air Service has opened at Bend Municipal Airport (KBND) in Oregon. The company is owned by Steve Gibson, the son of the late Pat and Marge Gibson. In 1950 Pat and his wife started the very first FBO in Bend. Steve has brought back his parents’ legacy by reopening Gibson Air in the old red […]
Long Island FBO bought by Hawthorne Global
Hawthorne Global Aviation Services has acquired ExcelAire, LLC, an FBO, aircraft charter and management company based at MacArthur Airport (ISP) in Ronkonkoma, New York. ExcelAire is a provider of general aviation services at MacArthur Airport and has a strong market share of fuel uplift, 20 large cabin aircraft under management through its Part 135 Charter […]
New service center for Flight Design LSAs
Flight Design has appointed US Aviation of Denton, Texas, to provide factory authorized service for the CT series of Light-Sport Aircraft. The Texas company has been a Rotax Service Center for several years and has more than 20 A&P mechanics on staff. “US Aviation completed CT specific training, and understands the Light-Sport Aircraft industry,” commented […]
Rotax engine training classes offered
Are you planning to attend the Sebring U.S. Sport Aviation Expo Jan. 19-22? Are you an Airframe & Powerplant mechanic? Are you a Rotax repairman? Are you a Light-Sport Aircraft owner who wants the latest info about your Rotax engine? Aero Technical Institute is offering a number of classes slated for the days around the […]
Roberts Aviation opens at SGJ
Roberts Aviation, an Ohio-based maintenance provider, has expanded its FAA Certified Repair Station capabilities to Northeast Florida Regional Airport (SGJ). Roberts Aviation provides maintenance service and support for all types of turbine powered aircraft. Capabilities include repair/major overhaul, composite and sheet metal work, hot section work and other service items. Roberts Aviation can support all […]
Zero-cost maintenance on Premier IA
Hawker Beechcraft Corp. is offering zero-cost maintenance on the Beechcraft Premier IA. From now until Sept. 30, the Premier IA is available for zero-cost maintenance for five years or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first. In addition, customers can take advantage of bonus depreciation in 2009, which could provide significant tax savings, according to company officials. […]
Mather Aviation opens VNY facility
Mather Aviation opened a new facility at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Southern California June 1. The facility is Mather Aviation’s first location in Southern California and brings the total number of locations to four. Mather Aviation has just leased 15,000 square feet of hangar space at the Keck-Aerolease Center. The facility will be capable […]
Scorpion, all-in-one maintenance vehicle, debuts
Air Technical Industries has unveiled the Scorpion Aircraft Tug, a tug that includes a built-in crane lift and auxiliary power unit (APU). The Scorpion enables FBO mechanics to move and precisely position aircraft weighing up to 15,000 pounds. Traditionally, FBO mechanics require multiple pieces of equipment for servicing small planes: an APU to start the […]