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  • May/June 2022

    • May/June 2022

    AviationPros.com
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    Opinions

    A Race for Veterans, Workers

    Joe Petrie
    June 20, 2023
    Aviation positions have a rich tradition of employing veterans. Aviation is a crucial pillar of U.S. armed forces since the end of World War II. The growth of aircraft use and...
    NATA/Curt Castagna
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    Business & General Aviation

    In the Post-Pandemic World, General Aviation is Taking Off

    Curt Castagna
    June 21, 2022
    While the COVID-19 pandemic dealt a devastating blow to aviation across the globe, it also caused a resurgence in one key sector of the industry – general aviation.
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    Maintenance Providers

    Your Mobile Home

    Sarah MacLeod
    June 16, 2022
    In its 1999 notice of proposed rulemaking that modernized the repair station certification regulations, the agency affirmatively provided a method for its Part 145 certificate...
    Maintenance Providers

    Getting Aircraft on Ground Flying Again

    Mario Pierobon
    June 16, 2022
    When an aircraft on ground (AOG) experience occurs, suddenly an operator must handle an unforeseen situation with normally very high stakes.
    AviationPros.com
    Joe Petrie Aviation Pros
    Opinions

    So What?

    Joe Petrie
    June 16, 2022
    As I’m getting off the plane from MRO Americas, it’s hard to describe the mixture of excitement and exhaustion filling my body. It’s amazing to see the industry bounce back from...

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    Aircraft Engines

    The Hunt for Parts

    Walker Jaroch
    June 16, 2022
    The strain on the supply chain is causing a hunt for parts, adding a new layer of complexity to engine maintenance and forcing both mechanic and customer to adapt.
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    Basler Turbo Conversions Makes the Old New Again

    Walker Jaroch
    June 16, 2022
    Basler Turbo Conversions specialty is creating the BT-67, a unique modern aircraft that's converted from the 80-year-old Douglas C-47.
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    A Promising Outlook for General Aviation

    Pete Bunce
    June 16, 2022
    The general and business aviation industry has endured a great deal since the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    An Inconvenient Truth

    Larry Hinebaugh
    June 16, 2022
    Bernie Madoff, in 2008 the New York Post called him ”The Most Hated Man in New York.” Why? Because Bernie Madoff organized and directed a $50 billion financial investment empire...
    Charles Freeman/U.S. Navy
    A materials engineer from the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division prepares to spray a qualified paint product in a corrosion lab at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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    How Naval Aviation is Combatting Its Billion-Dollar Corrosion Problem

    Rebecca Kanable
    June 16, 2022
    Initiatives include corrosion monitoring, training and the use of corrosion mitigation products developed by NAWCAD.
    Bombardier
    Global 8000
    Business & General Aviation

    Bombardier Introduces Global 8000 Aircraft, the Flagship for a New Era in Business Aviation

    Bombardier
    May 23, 2022
    Bombardier’s new Global 8000 aircraft aims to stand alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively crafted with the industry’s smoothest...
    Flightstar
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    MRO

    Flightstar Completes 1000th Engine Change on Embraer 145 Series

    Flightstar Corporation
    May 23, 2022
    Flightstar Corporation, an MRO based at Willard Airport (KCMI) since 1978, has recently changed their 1000th Rolls-Royce AE 3007 engine on an Embraer 145 series aircraft.
    Business & General Aviation

    Fledgling Irish Business Aviation Association Announces Its Official Launch and Conference this November

    May 23, 2022
    The Irish Business & General Aviation Association (www.IBGAA.com) is marking its formal launch at EBACE (Stand G87 Irish Aviation Authority) in Geneva this week (23 to 25 May)...
    CAE
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    Simulator Training

    CAE Set to Break Ground on New Savannah Business Aviation Training Center Dedicated to Training on Gulfstream Aircraft

    CAE
    May 17, 2022
    CAE announced that it will soon break ground on a new business aviation training center in Savannah, Georgia. Neighboring Gulfstream’s Headquarters in Savannah, this brand-new...
    King Aerospace
    Ricky Daniels
    MRO

    King Aerospace DOE Team Recognized for Outstanding Performance Second Year in a Row

    King Aerospace, Inc. (KAI)
    May 17, 2022
    Lightning can strike twice. This is the second year that the King Aerospace’s Albuquerque, NM-based Department of Energy team – a member of the Office of Secure Transportation...
    MRO

    Gulfstream Expands Completions Operations in St. Louis

    Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.
    May 17, 2022
    Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the company will expand completions operations at its St. Louis Downtown Airport facility. The expansion will increase production of custom...
    Techspray
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    Degreasers

    Aviation 2000 Degreaser

    Techspray (ITW-CC Electronics)
    May 17, 2022
    Quickly blast away encrusted dirt, carbonized oils, grease and Skydrol from aircraft engine housings, parts and avionic components. Can be used as an electronic contact and plug...
    Lubricants

    Mobil Jet Oil 387

    ExxonMobil Aviation
    May 16, 2022
    Mobil Jet Oil 387, a synthetic high performance capability turbine engine oil from ExxonMobil, offers industry-leading cleanliness without causing risks to the fluorocarbon elastomeric...
    Cortec Corporation
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    Lubricants

    ElectriCorr VpCI-238 and 239

    Cortec Corp.
    May 16, 2022
    ElectriCorr VpCI-238 and 239 are multifunctional as both cleaners and corrosion inhibitors. They can remove oil, grime, wax and other contaminants with ease when used as a penetrating...
    Snap-on Industrial
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    Tools & Equipment

    Keyless Entry Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet

    Snap-on Industrial
    May 13, 2022
    The Keyless Entry Flammable Liquids Storage Cabinet (L5FPC60SCP) is an all-welded, 18-guage, powder-coated steel cabinet that provides extra rigid support for cans and pails.
    Safespill
    Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) for MRO Hangars
    MRO

    Ignitable Liquid Drainage Floor Assembly (ILDFA) for MRO Hangars

    Safespill
    May 12, 2022
    ILDFA Safespill floors contain and remove ignitable liquid fuel spills before developing into a pool fire in MRO hangars. Eliminates downtime cleaning up fuel spills, no risk ...
    Airbus
    CityAirbus Next Gen
    Business & General Aviation

    Airbus Partners with MAGicALL to Develop the Electric Motors of CityAirbus NextGen

    Airbus
    May 10, 2022
    Airbus has selected MAGicALL to supply the motors of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft CityAirbus NextGen. Airbus’ eVTOL prototype will be equipped with...
    Snap-on
    FedEx Indy bested 73 global teams to win the famed William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) Presented by Snap-on in Dallas. From left to right are Christian Kline, Scott Johnston, Joe Schmalz, Travis Donald, Rob Shrum and Jim Hoag.
    MRO

    FedEx Indy Wins 2022 William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance Presented by Snap-on

    Aerospace Maintenance Council
    May 10, 2022
    FedEx Indy bested 73 global teams to win the famed William F. “Bill” O’Brien Award for Excellence in Aircraft Maintenance at the Aerospace Maintenance Competition (AMC) Presented...
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    Textron Aviation Celebrates First Delivery of the New Cessna SkyCourier to Launch Customer FedEx Express

    Textron Aviation
    May 9, 2022
    Textron Aviation announced the first delivery of the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop to FedEx Express. This is the first of 50 freighter aircraft that global logistics...
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    Lubricants

    T8E-H Anti-Seize for Jet Engines

    Tiodize Co. Inc.
    May 9, 2022
    T8E-H anti-seize grease for jet engines is designed to be used as an aid, for the installation and removal of threaded fasteners, which are exposed to temperatures of 1400 degrees...
    Boeing
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    Aircraft

    Boeing Names Northern Virginia Office Its Global Headquarters, Establishes Research & Technology Hub

    Boeing
    May 5, 2022
    In addition to designating northern Virginia as its new headquarters, Boeing plans to develop a research and technology hub in the area to harness and attract engineering and ...
    Electric/Green Engine Technology

    magniX Announces Milestone in NASA Program to Accelerate Electric Flight Technologies for Commercial Aviation

    magniX
    May 2, 2022
    magniX, a manufacturer of electric propulsion systems for aircraft, today announced two key industry partners, AeroTEC and Air Tindi, for its NASA Electrified Powertrain Flight...
    Defense

    AAR’s Landing Gear PBL Program Wins 2021 Secretary of Defense PBL Award

    AAR Corp.
    April 28, 2022
    AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, was awarded the 2021 Secretary of Defense Performance-Based Logistics...
    FEAM AERO
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    McHugh Brings New Perspective to ARSA Board

    Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)
    April 26, 2022
    The Aeronautical Repair Station Association board of directors on April 20 elected Alison McHugh to fill the vacant seat previously held by Jet Center MFR General Manager Gary...
    MRO

    Duncan Aviation Recently Certified to NATA’s Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses

    Duncan Aviation
    April 25, 2022
    Duncan Aviation was recently certified to the NATA’s (National Air Transportation Association) Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses. The standard encourages reduced...
    StandardAero
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    Aircraft Engines

    StandardAero to Open CFM56-7B Hospital Shop in DFW Later This Year, with Test Capability to Follow in 2023

    StandardAero
    April 25, 2022
    StandardAero announced a number of new milestones and developments related to its on-going support of the CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engine, which powers the Boeing 737...
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    Wisconsin Aviation Expands Aircraft Maintenance Service with Acquisition of Beaver Aviation

    Wisconsin Aviation
    April 20, 2022
    Wisconsin Aviation Inc. announces the expansion of its aircraft maintenance department with the acquisition of the assets of Beaver Aviation Inc., at the Dodge County Airport ...
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    B&B 3095 Aircraft Paint Remover

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    Nov. 23, 2021
    B&B 3095 is a thickened paint remover designed to quickly remove chromated and non-chromated epoxy primers and polyurethane topcoats from aircraft exteriors. Also effective on...
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    Phillips 66 X/C Aviation Oil

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    Nov. 19, 2021
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    Eastman
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    Eastman Turbo Oil 2380

    Eastman Aviation Solutions
    Nov. 19, 2021
    Eastman Turbo Oil 2380 offers optimal electrical conductivity to help avoid short circuits and is an ideal oil for low-temperature viscosity. With ETO 2380, you can start your...
    AeroShell
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    Aeroshell Turbine Oil

    AeroShell Lubricants
    Nov. 6, 2019
    AeroShell Turbine Oil 560 is a third-generation 5-centistoke synthetic hindered ester lubricating oil formulated to cope with demanding operating conditions. ASTO 560 has consistently...
    Mirandy Products
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    Cleaners, Polishes

    Super Vinall

    Mirandy Products, LLC
    Sept. 6, 2019
    Super Vinall, a highly concentrated alkaline cleaner, cleans the interior and exterior of aircraft, effectively removing carbon and hydraulic fluids, degreasing aircraft parts...
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    Cleaners, Polishes

    Carbon Soot Remover and Degreaser

    Real Clean Aviation Products
    Nov. 28, 2018
    Turbine Soot Master is a carbon soot remover and degreaser. Real Clean’s noncorrosive formula dissolves exhaust carbon without harming metal or painted aircraft surfaces. No water...
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    Nonaerosol Degreasers

    WD-40 Co.
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    To meet the needs of trade professionals working in highly regulated environments who must quickly and safely clean and degrease their worksites, tools, equipment and machinery...