Vector Aerospace celebrates 25th anniversary of its Prince Edward Island MRO facility
Vector Aerospace, an independent MRO based in Canada, announced this week the 25th anniversary of their Summerside, Prince Edward Island (PEI) facility. The location has been providing MRO services since 1991.“We have achieved this milestone through
Learn MoreTextron 1st Quarter 2016 Income is Positive
Textron announced this week the company’s first quarter 2016 income. Per share rate was $0.55, up 19.6 percent from $0.46 per share in the first quarter of 2015. Revenues in the quarter were $3.2 billion, up 4.2 percent from the first quarter of 201
Learn MoreTextron Conference 2016 Customer Conference – April 25th to 27th
From April 25th to the 27th, Textron Aviation will host its 2016 Customer Conference at the Hyatt Regency Wichita and Century II in Wichita, Kansas. The conference’s mission is to provide owners and interested parties with a place to connect with key
Learn MoreTextron Aviation expands African sales partnerships
Textron Aviation announced this week it has expanded its sales relations with Africair Inc. and Absolute Aviation Group. Both will now be able to offer the complete Beechcraft and Cessna product lines throughout their territories in Africa. “The bu
Learn MoreValair Aviation Expands Management Team
Valair Aviation (Oklahoma City, OK) announced a recent expansion of its management team with the designation of Nic Hawker as Director of Maintenance and Michael Dussault as Manager of Compliance and Continuous Improvement.“We’re pleased to welcome e
Learn MoreBlackhawk Announces Vice President of Marketing
Blackhawk Modifications announced in a recent press release that it has promoted Donnie Holder to Vice President of Marketing. The release noted the company is expanding its marketing department to better establish the services offered to owner and o
Learn MoreSierra Nevada Corp Contracted to Mod Two King Air 350 for Saudi Arabia
The Department of Defense released the details of a new contract this week that awards $71.48 million (firm-fixed-price) to Sierra Nevada Corp. of Hagerstown, Maryland for the Saudi King Air 350 program. Sierra will be responsible for modifiying two
Learn MoreVector Aerospace Introduces Flat Rate PT6A Overhauls
Vector Aerospace, an independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, announced the introduction of flat rate overhauls for PT6A-21, -27, -28, -41, -42 and -114 engine variants, as a part of P&WC’s PT6SMARTTM Maintena
Learn MoreCenTex Receives FAA Approval of Halo 250 For King Air 250s with Pro Line Fusion
CenTex Aerospace announced yesterday that it has received FAA approval of the Halo 250 increased gross weight conversion for King Air 250s equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck.“CenTex has been working closely with Beechcraft
Learn MoreMan Born Without Hands or Feet Achieves King Air 300 Series Type Rating
Back in December we ran an article describing a remarkable undertaking by Able Flight pilot Randy Green, who born without hands or feet would be undergoing King Air 350 Type Rating training at FlyRight during February of 2016. After seeing that he ha
Learn MoreFlight1 Software Releases Super Detailed Digital King Air B200 For Microsoft Flight Simulator
Released this week, Flight1 Software has crafted a Beechcraft Super King Air B200 for PC flight simulator Microsoft Flight Simulator X (FSX). Flight1 Software offers the download of the aircraft on digital aircraft software site fspilotshop for $59.9
Learn MoreFusion Equipped-Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER and 250 Earn EASA Certification
Beechcraft announced this week that it has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for its new Pro Line Fusion-equipped Beechcraft King Air 350i/ER and 250 turboprop aircraft with cabin enhancements. This certification will allo
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