Category: BizJet

Trimec Aviation, a certified FAA Part 145 Repair Station (#18TR248C), announced they are aiding Becker Avionics in the development of the first Part 25 Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Becker Avionics’ new AMU6500 as part of the Approved Model List (AML). The standalone audio management unit (AMU) is designed for small rotary and fixed-wing aircraft and is the first state-of-the-art AMU that uses a display to enable new functionality with enhanced performance.

“We are excited to be working with Becker Avionics in this capacity as we continue to expand our capabilities and our business model,” said John Holland, Trimec Aviation, general manager. “Our avionics technicians have a wealth of experience and Becker was aware of our extensive knowledge base with avionics STCs, so it has been a rewarding project for both of us,” added Holland.

Trimec expects to complete the AMU6500 STC installation in a Gulfstream G200 at the Fort Worth facility as part of the AML-STC process by the end of July.

“Becker Avionics selected Trimec Aviation as a teaming partner for this STC due to their knowledge of mid-size business jets,” Rob Truglia, business development manager for Becker Avionics says. “Trimec was the best decision we could have made.”

The AMU6500 is based on a completely new system architecture, which allows maximum scalability of the Inter-Communication System (ICS) for a wide variety of aviation platforms. The individually programmable soft keys and functions can be tailored to the mission and aircraft configuration. By combining the display and system architecture, the AMU increases the possibilities of intercom and multicast functions. New functionalities like 3D improve the flight awareness significantly. Modern connectivity, like Bluetooth, are integrated as well.

Calling for the finest aircraft paint schemes and exterior finishes in the sky, Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings announces it is accepting submissions for its annual calendar to showcase the best-finished aircraft of the year.

Whether it’s a newly painted business jet, regional jet, commercial airliner or cargo aircraft – single/twin engine, kit plane, sport plane, helicopter – classic, custom or military, the Company is looking to feature the finest looking aircraft in its 2021 Aerospace Coatings Calendar. The calendar recognizes the outstanding work of designers, MROs and aircraft painters across the country that rely on Sherwin-Williams brand products in their repaint and OEM facilities.

“Every year our calendar program grows more and more popular, as we search for and provide a platform to highlight outstanding examples of true design and paint production excellence,” says Julie Voisin, Sherwin-Williams Global Marketing Manager for Aerospace Coatings. “Our Marketing Team is excited our annual calendar program celebrates the scheme designers and paint craftsman of the aviation industry and their incredible works of art.”

Any aircraft submitted to the calendar must be exclusively finished in Sherwin-Williams brand topcoats, no exceptions. Entries must also include professional photography of the aircraft showing multiple angles and any custom details as judging is based on finish quality, technical difficulty, design originality and artistic merit.

Submissions will be accepted through September 14, 2020. Winners will be notified in November of this year.

For more information about the Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings Calendar and to download the entry form to submit an aircraft, visit: https://bit.ly/2XVGoRM. For more other information about Sherwin-Williams Aerospace Coatings, please visit: http://www.swaerospace.com.

Gulfstream Aerospace announced its 200^th super-midsize Gulfstream G280 business jet has entered service.

“This is a tremendous milestone in the history of Gulfstream,” says Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Every Gulfstream model is distinctive and unique in its own way, and the G280 is no different. As when it entered the marketplace in 2012, the G280’s combination of superior performance, comfort, safety and efficiency puts it atop the midcabin class.”

As of April 2020, the in-service G280 fleet had accrued nearly 236,100 flight hours and completed more than 145,000 landings. The aircraft has a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) dispatch reliability rate of 99.81 percent.

The G280 rolled out in 2009, was certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in 2012 and entered service that same year. It was certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) in early 2013.

As with all Gulfstream aircraft, the G280 was designed with considerable input from Gulfstream customers who participate in the company’s Customer Advisory Board. Based on their feedback, the G280 was designed and built with a new wing, tail, engine and interior. It also features the Gulfstream PlaneView280™ flight deck with Future Air Navigation System 1/A+ capability. Furthermore, it is certified for steep-approach operations and touchdown and rollout using Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS).

The aircraft is powered by twin Honeywell HTF7250G engines, each providing 7,624 pounds of takeoff thrust. The G280, which has achieved 75 city-pair speed records, has a range of 3,600 nautical miles at its long-range cruise speed of Mach 0.80.

The cabin offers multiple floorplan options, seats up to 10 passengers and features Gulfstream-designed cabin management and high-definition entertainment systems, industry-leading cabin sound levels, 19 large oval windows, access to the baggage compartment and several cabin connectivity options, including a high-speed Ka-band satellite system.

Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) will be offering a glimpse into the world of aircraft maintenance through its annual Jet Tech Summer Aviation Maintenance Camp at select campuses.

Camp participants will spend time in AIM’s hangars, classrooms, and labs, learning about the basics of aviation maintenance. Topics covered will include aircraft systems and powerplants, ground operations, safety wiring, physics of flight, and much more. This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who are interested in working with their hands. The camp will also provide a preview of the skills aviation maintenance technicians perform after obtaining their certification.

Camp dates and locations are as follows:

Atlanta Metro campus – July 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Houston campus– June 26 – 30 or July 31 – Aug. 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily

Philadelphia campus– July 6-10, July 13-17, and July 20-24 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

“Here at AIM, we strive to educate today’s youth about the important field of aviation maintenance,” says Ben Sitton, Campus Executive Director at AIM’s Atlanta metro campus. “Our Jet Tech Summer Camp is an excellent opportunity to do just that…to expose young boys and girls to a potential career path that otherwise may not have ever crossed their minds.”

AIM’s Jet Tech Summer Camp is open to upcoming high school graduates and rising high school seniors. Individuals interested in enrolling into the camp should contact the appropriate campus:

Atlanta metro campus – (678) 377-5600

Houston campus– (713) 644-7777

Philadelphia campus – (215) 676-7700

For more information regarding AIM’s Jet Tech STEM Camp, visit https://AviationMaintenance.edu/events/.

Bowman Chief Technology Officer Jun Choi has announced the appointment of Jeffrey Korpus as manager of the company’s Standards Business Unit.

Korpus was formerly a project manager and support engineer for Bowman with responsibility for new standards design and team management.  He also managed Bowman’s Quality System for ISO17025 and worked with Bowman engineers and programmers on new hardware and software features. Prior to his career with Bowman, Korpus was recertification manager at Calmetrics.

“This is a pivotal time for our industry,” says Korpus. “New hybrid finishes, and intensifying quality demands such as IPC’s 4552A/B and RoHS, present unique opportunities for an XRF equipment company with a solid standards capability – and the ability to deliver quickly.

“One of my first priorities has been to establish a Short Order Stock for common standards that we can ship immediately,” he continues. “I believe that, in a relatively short time, we’ll be able to build on Bowman’s leadership in XRF systems to make the company equally well-recognized for standards.”

Duncan Aviation has extended customer service hours and added three new Component CARs (Customer Account Reps) to accommodate repair service calls after hours.

Crystal Osmera, Component CAR team leader, says there is value in having a service call answered by a live person instead of a recording. “We have customers located all across the United States. And they all want their component service needs met without having to leave a message and then wait for a callback.” Three new Customer Account Reps have been added to the team during the extended hours, with a fourth anticipated by the end of 2020.

Osmera says call volume in the evening can be low at times, but this opens up the opportunity for CARs to complete transactions already in progress. “We operate as a team and work together to provide seamless support to our customers no matter where they are located or when they call.”

2019 was a year of growth for Duncan Aviation’s Component Repair Services. And six months into 2020 with an international pandemic hasn’t slowed it down any. Many aircraft operators and parts brokers are taking advantage of this downtime to address essential maintenance to ensure the aircraft accessory and avionics components are flight-ready when flying resumes.

All component repair service calls to 1 800.562.6377 will be answered by a Duncan Aviation CAR between the hours of 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Central Standard Time.

Summer Loaner Program

Now through the end of August, all recertification fees will be waived on a select number of units when they are sent in for repair to the Duncan Aviation Component Repair shop.