Category: BizJet

Trenchard Aviation Group Appoints New COO

Trenchard Aviation Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Smith as its new chief operating officer.

With more than 25 years senior management experience in airline engineering and MRO, Smith will be responsible for all operations across manufacturing, parts and repairs, and on-wing services.

The company says Smith has extensive knowledge of Trenchard Aviation customers’ requirements, having been head of Engineering and postholder at easyJet, and having lead MRO facilities at Rolls-Royce and Triumph Air Repair for 10 years.

Prior to joining Trenchard Aviation, Smith had a 30 year career in aviation, and most recently was director of Operations Transformation at easyJet, responsible for formation and delivery of the airline’s operations strategy, and for delivering their very successful Operational Resilience program, focused on reducing disruption and improving operational performance.

He progressed through the easyJet organization, joining as head of Powerplant, responsible for managing over 450 engines, then forming the easyJet ‘asset transition’ team, responsible for delivery and redelivery of aircraft to lessors, moving onto the future cabin program responsible for the 186 seat cabin retrofit program, and finally becoming head of Engineering. Smith also lead the Triumph Air Repair operation in the UK, carrying out component repair and APU overhaul, and was general manager, Component repair at Rolls-Royce.

He has an Honours degree in Aeronautical Engineering from City University, London, and an MBA from Cranfield University.

“We’re delighted to welcome Gary to the Trenchard Aviation team,” Mark Faulkner, CEO of Trenchard Aviation Group, commented. “His enviable experience and expertise will be a brilliant asset as we move forward out of the coronavirus pandemic and longer term with our strategic international growth plans.”

Transport Category Aircraft Systems 4th Edition Coming Soon

The industry book, “Transport Category Aircraft Systems” is now in its fourth edition. Transport aircraft systems have undergone many changes in the rapidly advancing electronic age, and this latest edition of “Transport Category Aircraft Systems” can help you make sense of them. Professor Thomas Wild has updated the book to include the latest aircraft and removed the aircraft that are no longer commonly seen.

Designed for readers who already have some knowledge of aeronautical terminology and basic aircraft systems, this book provides in-depth explanations and detailed illustrations of transport-category aircraft and their onboard systems. It introduces complex systems by explaining the basics that are common to all large aircraft. By understanding how a system works on a specific aircraft, the reader can transfer that knowledge to other aircraft.

Transport Category Aircraft Systems 4th edition will be available for order in July. If you have any questions regarding this textbook or would like to place a preorder you can call or email us at: 800.828.6835, sales@avotek.com.

 

Aerox Aviation Oxygen and Aithre Announce Agreement to Bundle Altus Meso Tank Monitoring Products

Aithre and Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems announced a collaboration agreement to integrate Aithre wireless monitoring technology into Aerox’s line of portable oxygen tanks for general aviation users. The agreement also establishes Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems as an authorized distributor for the entire Aithre product line. Under the terms of the agreement, Aerox will be the exclusive bundler of the Altus Meso wireless portable oxygen tank monitoring system for new portable oxygen systems. Aithre and Aerox will also cobrand the Aithre iOS tank monitoring app that links the Altus Meso to any iOS device.

Aithre and Aerox have announced a special price for the Altus Meso of $149.99 installed on any Aerox portable, plus the price of the Aerox portable oxygen system. The Altus Meso can be added as an option to any new Aerox portable oxygen tank at the time of ordering so the user can receive a ready-to-go, integrated package. The Altus Meso can also be ordered and installed separately from Aerox and other authorized dealers for $195.00.

The Aithre Altus Meso wirelessly pairs to an iOS device to display tank pressure, flow rate, and time remaining of any portable oxygen tank. The Meso weighs just a few ounces and is plugged into any oxygen tank using the included high-pressure Tee-fitting. The Meso can be powered directly with a USB port. A battery pack is included and can be attached to the outside of the tank and is recharged using a standard USB cable. The Aithre iOS app displays constant reading of key parameters so the pilot has instant knowledge of the status of their oxygen system. A built-in pressure altimeter allows reminders to the pilot when oxygen use is required by FAA regulation, and includes a reminder to shut off the oxygen tank after landing. The Meso wirelessly integrates with avionics using the Shield EX-3, which is being installed in factory Vans, Sling, and Glasair aircraft. Also available is SPO2 and pressure altitude trend information directly on the Oxygen trending graph on the iOS app.

“Aithre is committed to developing integrated technologies for high altitude flying to help pilots better manage risks,” says  Aithre founder and CEO, Jim Ruttler. “The best way to deploy our integrated technologies is to provide them to pilots as a bundled package at the point of sale to make it easy for users to purchase and to install. We are proud of our relationship with Aerox and that they have chosen the Aithre Altus Meso to bundle with their portable oxygen systems.”

“Jim and I are both active pilots and right away we understood the benefits of allowing pilots to bundle the Altus Meso system into their purchase of any Aerox portable oxygen system,” says Scott Ashton, president and CEO of Aerox. “We both believe that a portable oxygen system is the single most effective “bolt-on” modification a pilot can make to their airplane. Even at altitudes as low as 7,000’, having oxygen on board can make pilots and their passengers more alert and less fatigued.”

Ruttler went on to say that nearly every airplane flying now has some level of connectivity in it and pilots are using technology to make flying safer and to enhance situational awareness. That same benefit can now include the pilot’s health through monitoring of CO and oxygen levels using connected technologies such as the Altus Meso, Shield CO detectors, and the Illyrian Smart Oximeter.

MRO Insider Adds Latin American Affiliate InterXtra

MRO Insider announced it has added the company’s first affiliate for Mexico and Latin America. The InterXtra team, including Luis Sanders, will work both sides of the MRO Insider business.

“Working with Luis and the InterXtra staff has brought tremendous value,” Andy Nixon, co-founder of MRO Insider, explains. “They have already signed up numerous XA registered aircraft, as well as kept our team busy with Zoom demos for Mexican and Brazilian service providers. We look forward to building a long lasting relationship that will benefit our two companies.”

Luis Sanders, CEO of InterXtra adds, “I met the MRO Insider team in 2019 and noticed the value it could provide to our friends, contacts, and clients in the region, so it made sense that InterXtra could assist within the territory for both Latin American MRO’s and operators. When we introduced the solution to a couple of people in Mexico we received very positive feedback. Some said it was like moving into the future. MRO Insider felt it was the next natural step to take and we are thrilled to be a part of this growth moving forward.”

THOMMEN Welcomes New CEO

THOMMEN AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT Ltd. announced Daniel Grosch has joined the THOMMEN team on March 10th 2020 as their new CEO, based at the headquarters in Switzerland.

Grosch previously served as company director and director of Business Development at MSI Defence Systems and vice president Global Sales at Arktis Radiation Detectors with a proven track record of sales achievements, new business development and growing revenue streams.

He has more than 15 years’ experience in the aerospace and defence business. With strong analytical, negotiation and inter-personal skills, he has led teams to achieve record levels of business, THOMMEN says.

Previous to that he was with Bruhn NewTech and L-3 Communications holding diverse senior management positions where he secured access to new and existing markets within the industry and Government customer base, enabling expansion of market presence and reputation.

Grosch joins the company as they adjust to the COVID-19 era and the resulting operational challenges. “He brings with him much excitement to strengthen the joint efforts of our group for the months and years to come,” the company says. He can be reached at: daniel.grosch@thommen.aero.

 

Trimec Aviation Adds GIV and GIV-SP Maintenance Capabilities

Trimec Aviation announced it is adding Gulfstream GIV and GIV-SP capabilities to its growing list of business aircraft maintenance services.
As a Certified Part 145 Repair Station (#18TR248C), Trimec Aviation also has technical expertise with G150 and G200 models as well as the legacy Astra series. The new GIV services will focus on scheduled and unscheduled routine maintenance performed by FAA certified experienced technicians that have completed Gulfstream GIV/SP training.

“We are excited to add the GIV platform to our capabilities as we continue to focus on expanding our maintenance services,” says John Holland, general manager, Trimec Aviation. “Our technicians are the best in the business, and everyone here at Trimec is passionate about exceeding our customer’s expectations. I am eager to work with these owners and operators and look forward to supporting their operations as we all try and get back to business during these uncertain times.”

 

WireMasters Becomes Global Distributor for Ella Engineering

WireMasters is investing to expand its connector offerings. In addition to offering QPL build-to-order D38999 and 26482 Series II connectors, WireMasters most recently announced that they have become a global distributor for Ella Engineering.

Ella Engineering is a precision manufacturer of Mil-Spec contacts, custom contacts, and other components. Ella Engineering is a QPL qualified manufacturer of AS39029 contacts and manufactures 100 percent of their products in the USA utilizing their state-of-the-art vertically-integrated facility in Elk Grove Village, Ill.

“Like WireMasters, Ella Engineering is strongly committed to providing customers with the highest quality products with the best available lead time,” says Chuck Wulf, VP at Ella Engineering. “We use that same quality standard when evaluating and entrusting companies to distribute our products, which is why WireMasters’ reputation for quality and customer satisfaction made this an obvious partnership.”
QPL Qualified gold-plated contacts meeting the stringent requirements of AS39029 (Mil-C-39029) will be stocked throughout WireMasters’ multiple warehouses across the globe.

“With our shared focus on quality, WireMasters is proud to offer products from Ella Engineering. This further enhances WireMasters’ ability to be a one-stop-shop for customers looking to source everything for their wiring harness from end-to-end,” says Rush Holladay, WireMasters’ director of Product Management.

Those interested in learning more about products and the partnership between WireMasters and Ella Engineering are encouraged to contact WireMasters at 1.800.635.5342 or visit WireMasters.net.

Peregrine and Lee Aerospace Partner to Offer STCs for Installation of Aviation Clean Air’s Cabin Air Decontamination System in G-IV/GIV-SP

Peregrine and Lee Aerospace have joined forces during this time of COVID-19 to deliver Aviation Clean Air System installation data and Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for aircraft not currently covered by ACA’s STC’s. The ACA system has been installed aftermarket in the Gulfstream G650/550/450 family of aircraft for the past five years.

Peregrine is in the process of completing an STC for G-IV/GIV-SP aircraft and will be able to offer presales of the STC and ACA units as a kit through Peregrine or authorized dealers, including Duncan Aviation, who is scheduling installations at all three of its main MRO facilities and all of its avionics Satellite shops. Engineering data and STC’s for additional aircraft are currently in development. Please contact Peregrine or Duncan Aviation for details.

The Aviation Clean Air units offer a proactive air and surface purification system for aircraft providing immediate clean, safe and healthy interior air. In addition to removing odors and allergens, its patented ionization technology kills pathogens throughout the cockpit and cabin including, but not limited to:

Kills – Bird Flu Virus (H5N1) Kills – Swine Flu Virus (H1N1) Kills – SARS Bacteria, Kills – Staph Bacteria, Kills – Mold Spores, Kills – MRSA, Kills – E.coli, Kills – T.B. Kills – C.diff, Kills – Pneumonia and more. SOON TO BE TESTED FOR COVID – 19

 

Power Flow Upgrades Tuned Exhaust for Cessna 172 and 177 

Power Flow Systems announced refinements for two tuned exhaust systems that were developed for the Cessna 172 Skyhawk and Cessna 177 Cardinal.  Both systems’ “classic” versions since 2003 originally featured ball joints where the tailpipe connected to an intermediate pipe coming out of the collector. The purpose of the ball joint is to dampen the vibrations created by the engine during startup and normal operations. Maintaining flexibility in the tailpipe connection, however, required periodic lubrication. Without it, the ball joint would seize up, defeating the suppression of vibrations and eventually leading to cracks in the exhaust system. The new connection eliminates the need for periodic lubrication.

The upgrade is now standard on all new “classic” tuned exhaust kits and can be acquired by current owners as a retrofit option.

A second upgrade that has been developed for C-172s is a new cabin heat system. Though the original system is adequate for most northern latitudes, the improved heat box substantially increases output in severely cold weather. It is an enhancement many pilots have asked for. The modification to the original cabin heat shroud includes a new baffle assembly which effectively increases the dwell time for the air circulating around the system’s stainless steel tubes before entering the cabin. Like the modified ball joint, the new cabin heat baffling is a no-cost option for a new tuned exhaust system and can be purchased as a separate kit for existing systems.