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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Helicopter Specialties, Inc. (HSI) delivers a new Airbus H125B3E helicopter completion to a private customer.
Alpine Aerotech announces that it has officially received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) supplemental type certificates (STCs) for a convenient stowage compartment that installs to the aft of the center pedestal in Bell medium helicopters (205, 212, 412).
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings introduces the new Jet Prep™ Pretreatment (CM0220P01), a chrome-free, water-based, translucent, sol-gel metal pretreatment solution designed specifically for the aerospace industry. The two-component pretreatment kit provides superior adhesion and corrosion protection over aluminum substrates and pairs with aerospace-grade corrosion-protective epoxy primers and topcoat paint systems.
Aviation Specialties Unlimited, Inc. (ASU), a provider modifying aircraft for civil and military night-vision operations for more than 26 years, receives notification from EASA that the company has obtained an STC for the Bell 429.
Building on its recent announcement of becoming an Authorized Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) for Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 turbine engines, Cadorath unveils its Field Service Program. This new program reinforces Cadorath’s dedication to offering comprehensive engine support services.
Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings launches Fill Bond Flex Aerospace Filler (FBF100) as a new, convenient method for filling seams, rivets and small spot repair areas on aircraft prior to painting. The high-quality, two-component polyester filler kit is designed to block and permanently conceal surface imperfections on composite exterior aircraft surfaces. The lightweight filler provides performance, versatility and productivity by offering strong adhesion, resistance of shrinkage, sandability, flexibility, and stain resistance, making it ideal for creating smooth surfaces for topcoat applications.
Vita Inclinata completes an agreement that authorizes the company to be a global distributor of Lifesaving Systems (LSC) equipment. The partnership allows Vita Inclinata's Aerospace division to provide a broader range of life-saving equipment and gear to the search-and-rescue community.
NBAA, along with a coalition of industry groups, sends a letter to members of the U.S. Senate urging the swift confirmation of Michael Whitaker as FAA administrator.
Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announces the delivery of a high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) test article to Holloman Air Force Base for demonstration and technology evaluation. The team will leverage the Arnold Engineering Development Complex Holloman High Speed Test Track to test the folding rotor, integrated propulsion, and flight-control technologies at representative flight speeds.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomes the Biden administration’s nomination of Michael Whitaker to serve as the next permanent administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).