Category: BizJet

Cirrus Aircraft announced plans to open a new facility at the McKinney National Airport (KTKI) in McKinney, Texas for Cirrus aircraft owners in the Dallas Metroplex Area. Factory Service operations will be offered to customers beginning in August 2019, and in late 2020 the facility will expand to include a new, dedicated Cirrus Aircraft facility on site that offers flight training, maintenance and aircraft management.

“Cirrus Services continues to transform the way we deliver factory-direct service and support,” said Todd Simmons, president, Customer Experience at Cirrus Aircraft. “We recognize the importance of developing a world-class, comprehensive owner and operating experience, and our new location in McKinney, Texas is the latest step in providing factory-direct support to our customers in the south-central area of the United States.”

Announced in late 2018, Cirrus Services marks another milestone for the company by providing broad customer service for life through training, service and more. The Cirrus Services group says it is focused on growing capabilities and offerings at the company’s expanding customer experience centers, like the Vision Center Campus in Knoxville, Tennessee, the new location in McKinney, Texas, as well as through a network of authorized service and training partners around the globe.

Cirrus Aircraft conducted a nationwide search to identify the most ideal location for its first factory-direct satellite Cirrus Services facility outside of Knoxville, ultimately landing at McKinney National Airport. In addition to the heavy concentration of Cirrus customers within the region, the company says it felt McKinney National Airport offered optimal accessibility in a business-friendly environment. Cirrus Aircraft is also working with local partners, including Western, LLC, on the design and build of the new facility, with construction set to begin in early 2020.

“Our goal is to expand the premium experience our customers expect from our flagship Vision Center Campus in Knoxville, and we have found that opportunity at McKinney National Airport,” said Ravi Dharnidharka, senior vice president, Cirrus Services at Cirrus Aircraft.

In addition to the growth of amenities and services offered to customers in the region, Cirrus says the services facility in McKinney will eventually bring an additional 30 jobs to the local community. Cirrus Aircraft is actively recruiting for a number of positions, including supervisory roles and A&P mechanics. Current positions can be found at cirrusaircraft.com/careers.

WinAir has released seven “new gadgets” for their recently released Dashboards enhancement for WinAir Version 7 . These new gadgets are available for all new and current WinAir Version 7 software packages that have the corresponding modules in their package. Each new gadget displays maintenance, inventory, and finance related information based on the particular client’s data in WinAir. WinAir says the information displayed in these gadgets is crucial for determining the most appropriate course of action for decision makers.

WinAir says this new way to present data makes it easier for their clients to identify specific challenges or opportunities, and then make strategic business decisions based on this information. As a result, aviation operations can detect issues in their early stages and be proactive in their next steps.

WinAir Version 7 offers operations “easily interpretable data in clear and concise formats—information is displayed in a variety of graph formats for quick identification and simple examination.” This leads to less time searching for and compiling information and more time available for interpreting data and making decisions.

“Our entire company is thrilled to release our new gadgets for our Dashboards enhancement for WinAir Version 7,” says Kyle Vergeer, WinAir managing director. “These new gadgets will assist aviation operations tremendously by providing real-time data visualizations of current performance for better and more informed decision making. We anticipate that these new gadgets will play a profound role in improving business efficiencies for our clients worldwide.”

WinAir’s Aircraft Utilization gadget provides the ability to view several accumulated counter values for a specified number of months or days for a particular aircraft.

With he Total Labour per Base and Total Labour per Template gadgets users can view the total labor per base for unscheduled and scheduled tasks, with the option to include or exclude approved or unapproved labour and users can view the total labor per template for unscheduled and scheduled labor, with the option to include or exclude approved or unapproved labor.

There are gadgets designed to help inventory/parts manager and stores clerk, as well as the chief financial officer (CFO) and purchaser.

Silas Holdings has filed a lawsuit against Boca Aircraft Maintenance and Boca Aircraft Modifications (“BAM”) in the Circuit Court of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida Case No.: 2019-014281-CA-01. In a seven count, 152-page Complaint, Silas Holdings LLC, as the owner of a Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 aircraft, along with two other plaintiffs, have sued BAM for damages arising from negligence, fraud in the performance, fraud in the inducement, negligent misrepresentation, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotion distress.

Seattle company one-G simulation says their Cessna 172 G1000 based flight simulator is now available on a pay-per-use basis via the popular one-G Access Program. The one-G Foundation 1000 is approved as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) and includes a faithful model specific instrument panel based on the Garmin G1000.

Since the one-G Access Program launch in 2015, qualifying flight schools have benefited from having the option of adding an FAA Approved AATD to their fleet with no upfront cost, and with the addition of this G1000 based variant to the program, schools now have more avionics options to choose from. one-G simulation produces their own software and hardware solutions in-house, including the high fidelity G1000 avionics emulator. In addition to the new panel configuration, the Foundation 1000 device includes active control loading for the yoke as well as enhanced intercom audio features.

Since program inception, one-G Access has changed the business landscape of integrating simulation with traditional flight training by removing barriers to entry commonly found with equipment purchase or lease options. Adding the Foundation 1000 to the program aligns with the company’s desire to provide solutions for schools operating a broader and more technologically advanced aircraft fleet, thereby substantially increasing market reach. Xylon Saltzman, one-G’s CEO, said, “The addition of the Foundation 1000 to the Access Program is the culmination of years of development and testing. Our extant customers helped us achieve this milestone through their valuable product feedback and extensive beta test cycles. We have already seen the college and university market embrace this product; paired now with Access we expect significant program growth.”

The one-G Foundation 1000 variant was originally commissioned as a custom project and developed through the one-G research and development unit, Creative Solutions Studio (CSS). Qualifying flight schools may now apply to receive a Foundation or Foundation 1000 through the one-G Access program on a pay-per-use basis.

 

KCAC Aviation has opened a Pilatus Sales Office at DuPage Airport in West Chicago, IL. Keith Plumb, who was recently appointed to regional director of Pilatus Sales for KCAC, will be responsible for new and pre-owned sales in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

“Having regional representation based in this four-state area will help KCAC better serve its customers, especially with the introduction of the Pilatus PC-24 Super Versatile Jet,” said Mark Riley, general manager of KCAC. “Keith is well versed in both the turboprop and jet markets and I am excited to have him join the KCAC team. His passion for building relationships, coupled with his relentless pursuit to go above and beyond for his customers, represents the same philosophy that has propelled KCAC forward for 53 years.”

“I am fortunate to have joined KCAC to represent Pilatus Aircraft at such an exciting and pivotal time,” said Plumb. “Both organizations are synonymous with excellent customer service and the performance and versatility of the PC-12 and PC-24 are unmatched within their respective classes, making them highly sought after products.”

“KCAC’s establishment of a Chicago sales office shows their unwavering commitment to serve the general aviation community,” says Pilatus VP of Marketing, Tom Aniello. “KCAC has been an award-winning Pilatus sales and service provider for nearly twenty years and there is no doubt that Pilatus customers in this region will be the real beneficiaries of this expansion.”

Plumb, who has over twenty-five years of aviation experience, most recently served as president and CEO of Executive AirShare, a U.S. based fractional aircraft ownership company that he helped co-found. His career has spanned a variety of roles including aircraft sales, aircraft management, professional pilot and executive leadership. Plumb earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and has logged over 4,400 flight hours and has multiple type ratings.

Rotable Repairs has completed its move to a new 49,000 sq. ft Wheel and Brake facility in Essex, United Kingdom.

With the CAA’s oversight, the phased transition went without a hitch or without impacting production. The company is now set to take triple it’s capacity, strategically planned the wheel and brake facility now houses a flowed and intuitive production line, new spring testers, wheel greasers, nitrogen system, inflation cages, automatic wheel inflation and new spray shop/oven eight times the size of their original. This equipment complements the companies existing build up rigs and torque loader which all adds to the workshop’s ability to process volume.

The company touts a healthy worldwide customer base, the support of the wheel and brake manufacturers and substantial investment in material by Desser for pooling and consignments.

With Watts Aviation having an additional 40,000 sq. ft. of tire storage and with both companies supporting all platforms from general aviation, corporate and commercial Rotable Repairs can claim to be a true aviation wheel and brake specialist based on diversity and scope. Training and Technology have also seen investment as the management team feel it’s important that an influx of new staff should see benefit from training and from our experience gained over time.

“Finally having all of our workshop departments under one roof has allowed us to re-focus our staff and make a concentrated effort to fully utilize the range of improvements we’ve invested in over the last 12 months,” Richard Gardiner, managing director of Rotable Repairs says. “This has been a momentous effort by our management, staff and contractors and for their assistance, we give our thanks.“

Rotable Repairs, formed in March 2002 and is committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective products and services to airlines, hangar facilities and stockists. Our team of staff is available to offer a friendly, professional service that is based on an experienced understanding of the aviation industry.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Desser Holdings is the parent company specialising in aircraft tyres, wheels and brakes, the group is represented in the US, UK and Australia.

For more information about the new facility or other business enquiries contact us at info@rotablerepairs.com or call us on +44 (0) 1702 529888

Scott Hayes, vice president, sales and marketing for Superior Air Parts, Inc., announced that the company is introducing Tech Tuesday as part of its popular Oshkosh AirVenture Forum Series.

“We are keenly aware of the invaluable role that aircraft technicians play in helping our customers operate their aircraft more efficiently and safely,” Hayes said. “That’s why we are so happy to announce our new Tech Tuesday. It’s a special forum created for FAA licensed A&P technicians and anyone currently attending an A&P school.”

Tech Tuesday is special 90-minute forum created for FAA licensed A&P technicians. This special 90-minute Forum has been created to refresh A&Ps on piston engine maintenance and operation topics, including Piston Engine Anatomy and Physiology, Compression Testing, Leaning and Steps to Cutting The Cost of an Engine Overhaul.

Hays said that the first Tech Tuesday will begin at 8:00 am on Tuesday, July 23^rd at the Superior Air Parts exhibit #257/258, which is just north of Hangar B. The first 50 A&P technicians and students will receive a free copy of Engine Management 101.

As with all of Superior’s Oshkosh Forums, Tech Tuesday will be hosted by Superior’s vice president of Product Support, Bill Ross.

“As a long time A&P-I/A, I am very excited about Tech Tuesday and what it will offer A&P technicians,” Ross said. “This forum will give technicians a lot of really valuable information not only about piston engine operations, but also tips and tricks that will help streamline their next engine overhaul project.”

In addition to Tech Tuesday, Superior will also host its regular series of forums again this year. The free, 45-minute Forum sessions will be held daily, Monday through Saturday at 10:00 am at the Superior Air Parts tent (#257/#258), which is just north of Hangar B.

In addition to all the other valuable information, the first 40 forum attendees each day will receive a free copy of Superior Air Parts’ popular 144-page book, “Engine Management 101.”

For more information and complete forum schedule, visit: http://superiorairparts.com/about-us/event/oshkoshforums2019/