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.
Discount Deadline for HELI-EXPO Education Courses Fast Approaching
Tue, 12/20/2011 - 10:05
Helicopter Association International (HAI) announces that the discount deadline for HELI-EXPO ® education courses is fast approaching. Don’t miss your chance to register for education courses at HELI-EXPO 2012 at discounted prices! Register at www.rotor.com/education by Dec. 30 and receive significant savings on professional development opportunities including — Aviation Security Flying in the...
Professional Aircraft Accessories Breaks Ground on Expanded Facility
Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:57
Titusville, FL -- after a successful collaboration with the Brevard County Commission and the Titusville City Council, Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup Company, broke ground today on a 20,000 square-foot expansion that solidifies the company’s commitment to Titusville and aviation jobs in Brevard County. “This has truly been a joint effort,” says President of Professional...
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. Sumpter, who has been in corporate aviation for more than 15 years, has 16 years of avionics experience including complex avionics installations, engineering, regulatory compliance and sales. He began his avionics career at a third-party MRO working on commercial aircraft. For the past five years, Sumpter has worked...
FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt Resigns
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 18:30
The FAA has released the following statement from Randy Babbitt: "Today I submitted my resignation to Secretary Ray LaHood and it has been accepted. Serving as FAA Administrator has been an absolute honor and the highlight of my professional career. But I am unwilling to let anything cast a shadow on the outstanding work done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by my colleagues at the FAA. They run the...
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.
CARBON FIBER COMPOSITE FOR A LEGACY ENGINE
Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:00
This robust little engine with a very rich American history was first designed by the Allison Division of General Motors in the late 1950s. This was in response to the U.S. Army’s invitations to produce a new turbine engine for a light observation helicopter (LOH). On Dec.19, 1962, the FAA issued the original Type Certificate E4CE to the proud grass roots family at General Motors. The birth of...
Reader Feedback
Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:00
During a recent conversation with our editor Fred Polak, he asked me why we don’t have a reader feedback section. My reply was simple — we do. Well…sort of. We had a reader feedback section in our second issue (one year ago this issue). I would like to have a regular reader feedback section in the magazine, but I need regular feedback to do that. We have recently received a couple of notes from...