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The FAA has signed off, and RANS Designs will now supply the Raven, factory-built and ready to fly, with engines from 80 to 180hp, as a SLSA. The S-20LS Raven carries pricing starting at $119,000. (Photo: Awarding the acceptance paperwork. Left to right are Tony Dopita, Assembly Forman; Randy Schlitter, CEO RANS Designs; Derrick Jones, […]
Author: Kim Stevens
North Dakota Airports Recognized as Airports of the Year
Two airports in North Dakota were recognized at last week’s Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium held in Bismarck, as this year’s Commercial Service and General Aviation Airport of the Year. The Jamestown Regional Airport received the “2015 Commercial Service Airport of the Year” award and the Dunn County Airport received the “2015 General Aviation Airport of […]
GAMA APPLAUDS FAA RELEASE OF DRAFT RULE TO IMPLEMENT THE SMALL AIRPLANE REVITALIZATION ACT
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) President and CEO Pete Bunce today issued the following statement about the FAA’s publication of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) directed by the Small Airplane Revitalization Act of 2013: “With today’s issuance of the NPRM, GAMA commends the FAA for taking the next important step toward revitalizing the outdated […]
FAA Proposes Rule to Overhaul Safety Certification Standards for Small Airplanes
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today proposed a rule that overhauls the airworthiness standards for small general aviation airplanes. The FAA’s proposal, which is based on industry recommendations, would reduce the time it takes to get safety enhancing technologies for small airplanes into the marketplace while also reducing cost. “This proposal […]
Bell Helicopter Announces Able Aerospace Services as New Service Center
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced Able Aerospace Services, located in Mesa, Arizona, as Bell Helicopter’s newest Service Center. Recently acquired by Textron Aviation, Able provides component repairs, component exchanges and replacement parts, among other support and service offerings for commercial rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft customers around the world. This industry leading […]
Bell Helicopter Announces Deal with Guangxi Diwang Group for 10 Bell 525s
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today a signed letter of intent with Guangxi Diwang Group for 10 Bell 525 Relentless super-medium helicopters. Guangxi Diwang Group will use the Bell 525s for tourism and search-and-rescue missions. Guangxi Diwang Group is a Commercial Development and Real Estate Investor. (Photo – From Left to […]
MAG, Inc. Continues Maintenance Support for Maryland State Police
MAG, Inc. announced they are performing back-to-back, four-year inspections for the Maryland State Police (MSP) fleet of AW139s. One aircraft recently departed MAG’s Northeast Philadelphia facility (PNE) and work has begun on the next aircraft. MAG, Inc. performed the first four-year inspection for MSP in five weeks at their PNE facility. MAG is an FAA […]
DRONE VOLT Launches Surveillance Drone
DRONE VOLT, a French leader in professional drones, reported a technological advancement with its original professional drone Z18 UF (Unlimited Flight), capable of continuous surveillance of areas and events where security is a priority: Industrial sites with sensible infrastructures, road networks, rescue and search operations, support after natural disasters, crowds gatherings, etc. This innovative model […]
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JSSI Appoints Alonso Fonseca to Director of Business Development, Helicopter Programs in Central & South America
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI), a provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for the business aviation industry, has appointed Alonso M. Fonseca to Director of Business Development, Helicopter Programs Central and South America. “Alonso’s reputation in the Latin America helicopter and business aviation industry is exceptional and we are excited to have him join the […]
Conklin & de Decker Release Latest Generation of MxManager
Conklin & de Decker announced that the latest generation of MxManager (MxM) is now available. An industry leading aviation maintenance software, MxM enables users to track, organize, and control various maintenance activities and expenses. MxManager is a completely integrated maintenance management, inventory, and reporting package. This comprehensive tool was developed to manage the demanding challenges […]
