It’s time to let our voices be heard. We need to do our part to participate in the Federal Government’s rulemaking process. The FAA recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Mechanic Certification: Inspection Rating and Recent Experience Requirements in the Federal Register. The proposed rule will affect FAA certified mechanics with Inspection Authorization.
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Snap-on Industrial is equipping technicians with the ultimate tool kit for work on the road. The 256-Piece General Maintenance Kit offers a comprehensive assortment of tools that arm technicians for proper repairs wherever the job takes them.
H.E.R.O.S. Inc. announces that Heros Kajberouni, founder of H.E.R.O.S. Inc., has been awarded the prestigious Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Named after Charles Taylor, the first aviation mechanic in powered flight and the man who built and maintained the engine for the Wright brothers, this award recognizes individuals who have exhibited exemplary dedication to the field of aviation maintenance for 50 or more years.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announces the Subaru Bell 412EPX has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) validation and can begin flight operations throughout Canada.
Vertical MRO announces that registration is now open for the inaugural Vertical MRO Conference in Kelowna, British Columbia, the first of two conferences presented by Vertical, dedicated exclusively to advancing the rotorcraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.
QAI Aviation (QAI) announces that the company has been named an Authorized Installation Center for Fargo, ND-based Spectrum Aeromed on its advanced air-medical equipment and solutions.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the first Bell 505 sale in the Netherlands to Gerrit Verwijs, owner of Verdegro Group, a Dutch public-safety infrastructure manufacturer.
Columbia Helicopters (“Columbia”) announces the renewal of its aerial firefighting contract with CMC Savunma Sanayi A.S. (“CMC”) in Turkey. This marks Columbia's fifth consecutive fire season supporting Turkey’s national wildfire response, reinforcing a strong partnership with both CMC and the Turkish General Directorate of Forestry.
Dallas Avionics announces it recently worked with QAI Aviation (QAI) to equip Life Flight’s EC135 with new tactical equipment at QAI’s hangar outside of Pittsburgh. The two companies have worked together for numerous years.
Hartzell Engine Tech, a Signia Aerospace company and a trusted manufacturer of aviation components for general aviation and military markets, receives FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its PowerUP brand Bendix S-20 and S-200 direct-replacement 4- and 6-cylinder magnetos.
Billings Flying Service, Inc. (BFS) announces it has received FAA Restricted Category type certification for its surplus Boeing CH-47D Chinook helicopters. BFS acquired six CH-47D Chinooks from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) in July 2023. Two of the aircraft have been added to the type certificate while the remainder are currently completing the certification process.