Aviation News

Buehler Motor Appoints New Global Director of Aviation (Aircraft Maintenance Technology) MORRISVILLE, NC — Buehler Motor, an international provider of mechatronic drive solutions with a specialty in aviation, automotive, and general industries, named Robert Riedford as the global director of aviation at the Aircraft Interiors EXPO in Hamburg.

Aviation Regulators Increase Scrutiny of Engine Parts (Aircraft Maintenance Technology) Concerned about potentially hazardous engine components on hundreds of Boeing Co. and Airbus aircraft, U.S. and European aviation regulators are stepping up scrutiny of certain parts designed to help jets slow down after landing.

Welcome back to the aviation grid, Lancaster and Hagerstown (USA Today) Cape Air began flying to two small mid-Atlantic communities that have had a hard time holding on to commercial airline service recently. The carrier on Tuesday started service at both Lancaster, Pa., and Hagerstown, Md., offering daily service from each…

Illinois aviation company comes to Davis (BizJournals) DB Aviation, a private jet charter company based in Illinois, is expanding into Northern California, including an office in Davis and aircraft in the Napa Valley, San Jose and Monterey.

Sulzer Chief Buechner Says Aviation Industry Holds (Update2) (Bloomberg) March 24 (Bloomberg) — Sulzer AG , which supplies coatings and machinery to aircraft makers Airbus SAS and Boeing Co., said demand from aviation customers will be sustained by their record backlogs even as the global recession stifles air travel.

DOT&PF: Aviation Industry Contributes Nearly 8% of State’s Revenue (KTVA Anchorage) (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has completed an aviation economic assessment as part of the Alaska Aviation System (AASP) planning effort – “The Economic Contribution of the Aviation Industry to Alaska’s Economy.”

West Star Aviation GJT Adds Challenger Landing Gear Services (Aircraft Maintenance Technology) GRAND JUNCTION, CO West Star Aviation Inc. announces that it has added 96-month detailed inspections and 120-month restorations for Challenger landing gear at its Grand Junction, CO Accessory Shop.

West Star Aviation GJT Adds Challenger Landing Gear Services (Aircraft Maintenance Technology) GRAND JUNCTION, CO West Star Aviation Inc. announces that it has added 96-month detailed inspections and 120-month restorations for Challenger landing gear at its Grand Junction, CO Accessory Shop.

Gati discontinues wet lease pact with National Aviation (Reuters via Yahoo! Philippines News) MUMBAI, March 18 (Reuters) – Gati Ltd said on Wednesday it has discontinued its wet lease agreement with state-owned National Aviation Company of India [AI.UL ] for five cargo aircraft, B737-200, with immediate effect.

General aviation industry under attack, GAMA president says (The Wichita Eagle) The head of a general aviation industry trade group said the industry is under “pressure and attack.” “There’s a tremendous amount of regulatory pressure,” General Aviation Manufacturers Association president Pete Bunce said.