Bell Textron Canada Limited, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the successful first flight of one of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s modernized CH-146 Griffon helicopters, a variant of the Bell 412EP, under the Griffon Limited Life Extension (GLLE) project. Under GLLE, Bell will provide aircraft modifications to a series of the fleet’s aeronautical components, including its avionics systems, cockpit displays, engines and sensor systems. This news comes nearly five months after Bell was awarded the In-Service Support (ISS) contract that is positioned to sustain the Force’s fleet through 2039.
New Video Showcases SKYscapes Aerospace Coating System from Sherwin-Williams Aerospace
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:29
Titan Tool Introduces Two New Portable Video Borescopes for Remote Inspections
Mon, 12/12/2011 - 10:40
Grant Sumpter Joins Max-Viz Sales Team
Sun, 12/11/2011 - 14:56
Portland, OR - Max-Viz announces the addition of Grant Sumpter to its sales team.
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Resigns
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 18:30
The FAA has released the following statement from Randy Babbitt:
The Babbitt Blunder
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 12:37
Most of us in aviation are aware of FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt’s arrest this past weekend on drunk driving charges. Babbitt has been placed on administrative leave while FAA and DOT officials try to figure out what to do.
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PW210S Engine Receives Transport Canada Certification
Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:00