Over the next few columns in Skybrief, let’s take a look at community complaints regarding noise generated by the local airport. Is it really about the noise or are there other factors at work? We’ll take a look at airport compatible land use (or what might be more appropriately called incompatible land uses) and what’s […]
Author: Kim Stevens
States and Aerospace Industry Partner to Make America Stronger
The Aerospace States Association (ASA) an association of state Lt. Governors and the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) representing aerospace manufacturers have signed a historic agreement to grow high paying jobs, increase economic development and inspire America’s youth to join the aerospace workforce of the future. ASA Chair, Alabama Lt. Governor Kay Ivey said “America’s aerospace […]
CHINA’S FUTURE FOR THE CONNECTED PASSENGER
Despite recent economic challenges, China’s population continues to travel and passengers are demanding more from airlines and airports. Analysis published today by SITA, the global provider of IT to the air transport industry, shows that China’s airports and airlines are responding with higher levels of investment in innovation than found globally. The “Smart Airport” is […]
Duncan Aviation Ready to Light Up New Orleans With March 29 NextGen Seminar
You may have had to skip the Mardi Gras celebration this year, but if you’re an owner/operator of a business aircraft, you won’t want to miss Duncan Aviation’s free NextGen seminar in New Orleans. On Tuesday, March 29, Regional Avionics Sales Manager Mark Francetic will host Duncan Aviation’s second NextGen seminar of 2016 amid a […]
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Latest California Law Enforcement Agency to Place Order for Airbus Helicopter H125
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has ordered an Airbus Helicopters H125 AStar helicopter as an upgrade to its existing law enforcement helicopter fleet. The aircraft contracted for Wednesday at Heli-Expo 2016 in Louisville, Ky. will be delivered to the California law enforcement agency in March and is expected to be in service this summer. Orange […]
Hillsboro Aviation Named Exclusive Sales Agent for Airbus Helicopters Commercial Aircraft in Pacific Northwest and Alaska
Hillsboro Aviation Inc. will become the Airbus Helicopters exclusive commercial aircraft sales agent for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska under an agreement announced Tuesday by officials of Airbus Helicopters Inc. The exclusive sales agent agreement is the first authorized by Airbus Helicopters Inc. in the company’s 47-year history. Based in Hillsboro, Ore. since 1980, Hillsboro […]
SITAONAIR DRIVES INNOVATION FOR SOUTH AMERICAN AIR NAVIGATION SERVICE PROVIDERS
E-Aircraft connectivity expert SITAONAIR today announced an innovative trial with the Chilean and Brazilian air navigation service providers (ANSPs), DGAC and DECEA, on behalf of the 14 countries in the ICAO South America group of ANSPs. Running for the past six months the project has tested the viability of using the pan-American REDDIG network to […]
HARTZELL ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES NEWEST PM-SERIES STARTER FOR CONTINENTAL SIX-CYLINDER ENGINES
Mike Disbrow, president of Hartzell Engine Technologies (HET) announced recently that the company has introduced the newest member of its popular PM-Series starter family. “Continental has expressed growing interest in this new PM-Series starter as a lighter weight alternative to the standard Energizer style they have been using on their six-cylinder engines,” he said. “This […]
Hartzell Propeller Receives STC for New 5-Blade Prop for Piper Meridian & M500
Hartzell Propeller has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a five-blade composite propeller designed specifically for the Piper Aircraft Meridian and Piper’s new M500. Hartzell collaborated closely with Piper Aircraft on the STC for the single-engine pressurized turboprops. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed prop design increases flight performance and value of Piper’s new M500 and […]
Duncan Aviation Granted Embraer Base Maintenance Authorization for Legacy 450 & 500 Aircraft
Duncan Aviation is pleased to announce that the company has been granted Base Maintenance authorization on Embraer Legacy 450 and 500 aircraft. This new Embraer Executive Jets authorization allows Duncan Aviation to offer full maintenance support and service for all scheduled maintenance events on these aircraft models. “We’re delighted that an OEM of Embraer Executive […]
