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Safely Isolate Flammable Contents with the Keyless Entry Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet from Snap-on Industrial
Saturday, May 14, 2022 - 10:35
Keeping flammable liquids safe and secure is an important function of any industrial shop. To make that happen, the Keyless Entry Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet from Snap-on Industrial safely isolates flammable materials from the immediate area.
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022 - 10:33

Like many of you, I have been through several changes in my career. For me, each change brought both excitement and anxiety. I was eager to tackle new jobs and opportunities, but also anxious about how I would handle the change. I’ve learned from every opportunity and continue to embrace change.

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Leonardo Grows Stronger in U.S. EMS Helicopter Market with New Contracts for AW119Kx and AW169

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 13:39
Leonardo announces a further expansion of its presence in the U.S. emergency medical service (EMS) market with two new contracts announced at the Air Medical Transport Conference. Contracts include two instrument flight rules (IFR) AW119Kx single-engines and one AW169 light intermediate helicopter for Life Link III and one AW169 for Intermountain Life Flight.
Carpenter Avionics Announces Company Name Change to Forge Flightworks, Underscoring Expanded Mission Ahead

Carpenter Avionics Announces Company Name Change to Forge Flightworks, Underscoring Expanded Mission Ahead

Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:40
Carpenter Avionics Announces Company Name Change to Forge Flightworks, Underscoring Expanded Mission Ahead
Carpenter Avionics, the largest avionics service center in the MidSouth region of the U.S. and a multi-year national award-winning FAA Repair Station, announces that the company name has been changed. The company now is known as Forge Flightworks to better reflect the company’s expanded mission to offer a broader array of installation, repair, interiors and related services for general-aviation aircraft.

GPMS to Bring Comprehensive Performance and Condition Monitoring System to Airbus H135 Platform

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 13:48
GPMS, a provider of helicopter health-monitoring systems, announces at the SHIFT Air Medical Transport Conference that it is pursuing a supplemental type certificate (STC) for its Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) on the Airbus H135 platform. To achieve the STC, GPMS will work with Metro Aviation, a provider in air-medical transportation services and helicopter completions in the United States.
DART Aerospace’s SkyCannon® Highrise Fire Attack System Receives UH-60/S-70 FAA Supplemental Type Certification

DART Aerospace’s SkyCannon® Highrise Fire Attack System Receives UH-60/S-70 FAA Supplemental Type Certification

Mon, 11/01/2021 - 13:35
DART Aerospace’s SkyCannon® Highrise Fire Attack System Receives UH-60/S-70 FAA Supplemental Type Certification
DART Aerospace receives FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for its SkyCannon® Fire Attack System on the Sikorsky UH-60/S-70 helicopter. The UH-60/S-70 is the third helicopter type certified to operate the SkyCannon after the Airbus EC225 Puma and Avicopter AC313.

Human Factors or Human Failure

Thu, 10/28/2021 - 00:00

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When we discuss Human Factors in comparison to CRM, we distinguish one from the other as follows: “Human Factors is theoretical knowledge of psychology and CRM is the practical application of that knowledge”.  Thus, the concept of Human Factors, which is correctly characterized as a concept, is incorrectly characterized as the causative label conveniently hung on an incident / accident.   Because Human Failure is a tangible action and not an abstract term, Human Failure is the actual culprit, placing the blame where it belongs, with the human.

Metro Aviation Considering Use of FAA Weather Cameras

Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:24
Metro Aviation is embarking on a year-long project to test the capabilities of an FAA weather camera at its Ann Arbor, MI base, hypothesizing that the University of Michigan Survival Flight crew will see a reduction in canceled flights due to weather. Metro pilots currently use automated surface observing systems (ASOS) to obtain weather data, but the accuracy of these systems varies by location...
HAI Mourns the Passing of Harold Summers, Director of Flight Operations and Industry Icon

HAI Mourns the Passing of Harold Summers, Director of Flight Operations and Industry Icon

Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:17
HAI Mourns the Passing of Harold Summers, Director of Flight Operations and Industry Icon
Helicopter Association International (HAI) deeply regrets to announce the passing of Harold “Hal” Summers, director of flight operations for HAI for nearly 18 years and a fixture in the rotorcraft industry since the 1960s. Service information and methods of honoring his memory are pending and will be released as soon as they are available.

Helitech Expo and Helicopter Maintenance Magazine Partner for UK’s Largest Event for Aviation Industry

Fri, 10/01/2021 - 08:55
Helitech Expo, revived under new management by the Prysm Group, announces it is partnering with Helicopter Maintenance magazine for an event that should not be missed by any aviation business. Taking place October 5-6, 2021, at ExCeL London, located in the Royal Docks area of Newham, East London, the expo will provide the most relevant, up-to-date, exclusive information as well as invaluable insights and tips, all under one roof.

Concorde Battery Corporation Opens Registration for FAA-Approved 2022 Virtual IA Renewal Series

Sat, 09/18/2021 - 13:30
In response to the overwhelmingly positive viewer feedback on its 2021 virtual seminars, Concorde is taking its customers' suggestions and offering FAA-approved IA seminars focused on three distinct disciplines: piston, turbine and rotorcraft. All are welcome to the free events. IA status is not required.

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