Category: BizJet

Empire Screen Highlights Wide Range of Warning, Danger and Safety Decals

Empire Screen Printing, a leading manufacturer of screen-printed products, highlights its warning, danger, and safety decals that keep people safe by warning them of potential hazards. The application of these products is in line with Empire’s own commitment to the safety of its employees, with its proven safety record as an organization.

These warning, danger, and safety decals are compliant with a range of standards, including ANSI, UL, CUL, RoHS, Prop 65, and REACH. This allows organizations to promote a safe working environment across a range of industry verticals, from OEM and sporting goods to medical device and electronics manufacturers. They come in multiple languages, allowing them to be employed by organizations across the world.

The decals are offered in custom shapes and sizes. They are created from a variety of materials, including vinyl, polycarbonate, and polyesters, as well as rigid materials, such as aluminum, and Sintra. Sintra, a lightweight PVC board that is waterproof and unaffected by heat and weather conditions, is particularly ideal for outdoor and indoor signage. The decals are printed via screen, flexo, or digital output.

Easy to peel and apply, with a wide range of materials and printing methods, organizations can choose the option that best fits the specific application they have in mind. These can be indoor and outdoor applications including everything from equipment warning decals, product safety labels, hazardous warning decals, and signage. Some customers also dome their decals to provide extra protection and scratch resistance.

Empire itself has a commitment to safety across its organization, with its safety committee established in 2005. The organization provides CPR and First Aid Training, and has a record number of days with no loss time accidents, specifically, 1,437. Empire’s recent safety awards include the 2020 EHS Safety Standout Awards and M3 Insurance Nominee Letter for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year. This experience gives Empire a deep appreciation for the value of warning, danger, and safety decals, which play a crucial role in keeping people safe.

Textron Supports AOPA You Can Fly High School Aviation Stem Curriculum with $1 Million Donation

The AOPA Foundation announced a $1 million donation from Textron in support of the AOPA You Can Fly initiative and its High School Aviation STEM Curriculum. The gift will enable You Can Fly to further introduce high school students to rewarding career opportunities in aviation through the free curriculum that will help ensure a bright future for general aviation.

The You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum currently engages more than 12,000 students in  44 states – in all four high school grades. The unique program is positioned to address a well-documented and looming aviation workforce shortage in the United States Boeing Co. report suggests a need for 612,000 new pilots and 626,000 new maintenance technicians over the next 20 years.

“We are grateful to our friends at Textron for their tremendous support as we work together to grow the general aviation community, and help young people from all backgrounds discover the incredible opportunities available in aviation and aerospace,” said Elizabeth Tennyson, senior vice president of the AOPA Foundation and You Can Fly. “The You Can Fly High School Aviation STEM Curriculum is a true win-win: it addresses one of the most pressing issues facing the entire aviation industry, and it puts high school students on a solid track to rewarding careers.”

The gift was announced on behalf of Textron and its business units by Scott C. Donnelly, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Textron Inc.  ”As a company with a long history in aviation and a family of iconic aviation brands, we’re very excited to be a part of the AOPA Foundation’s You Can Fly program and expand its reach to even more high school students across the country,” Donnelly said. “This program is a terrific way to encourage young people to learn more about aviation and expose them to an array of career opportunities – whether as a pilot, an engineer or in aircraft operations.”

The first of its kind high school curriculum, including instructional and assessment resources, is developed and continually enhanced by an expert team composed of veteran teachers, curriculum professionals, pilots and flight instructors. The courses are designed to capture the imagination and give students from diverse backgrounds the tools to pursue advanced education and careers in aviation fields. The curriculum, video-based professional development, and ongoing teacher and program support are provided to schools free of charge.

The program, launched nationwide in the 2017-2018 school year, recently celebrated its first graduates, 58% of whom reported that they plan to pursue aviation-related careers in fields such as piloting, aerospace engineering, and maintenance. The You Can Fly team is especially proud that 40% of students in the program come from minority backgrounds, 21% are female, and 54% attend mid-to-high-poverty schools. The initiative directly supports AOPA’s goal to increase inclusion in aviation.

The High School STEM Curriculum is one pillar of You Can Fly, whose mission is to get more pilots in the skies and keep them there safely.  You Can Fly also supports the development of flying clubs to keep flying accessible and affordable; encourages best practices in flight training; and helps lapsed pilots to get back in the air.

You Can Fly is funded by charitable donations to the AOPA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.

Clay Lacy Completes 10th Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade on Embraer Phenom

Clay Lacy Aviation provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including full-suite avionics installations, system upgrades and modifications. The company recently completed its 10th installation of the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite at their FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), where Clay Lacy is an authorized Garmin dealer and has operated an Embraer Authorized Service Center since 2009.

“This milestone demonstrates the range of our continuously expanding capabilities in supporting Embraer owners and operators,” said Eddy Diaz, avionics manager at Clay Lacy. “The G1000 NXi configuration is the result of Garmin continuously upgrading its systems with an even more user friendly and intuitive interface improving situational awareness and capabilities.”

The 10th installation took place on an Embraer Phenom 100, but the Embraer-authorized facilities at Van Nuys and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad/San Diego (KCRQ) offer MRO and upgrade services for the full range of business jets including the Embraer Legacy, Praetor and Phenom lines. Clay Lacy offers Embraer operators services including airframe inspections, AOG support, parts sales, rotable service, avionics installation and repairs, and interior refurbishment and upgrades. Clay Lacy has a team of factory-trained Embraer experts including A&P technicians, IA-qualified inspectors, and an onsite FAA-designated airworthiness representative.

“The G1000 NXi flight deck offers a host of leading-edge capabilities to help pilots fly safer and reach their destinations easier,” said Dan Lind, senior director aviation sales and marketing for Garmin. “From enhanced guidance in visual flight conditions to SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, the G1000 NXi is a comprehensive upgrade for any operator. We’re proud to work with MROs like Clay Lacy to bring the industry’s most trusted avionics to pilots and aircraft owners who will undoubtedly benefit from the faster and more modernized feature set found in the G1000 NXi system.” 

Clay Lacy serves as an authorized Garmin dealer, with manufacturer-trained technicians and direct access to Garmin field service representatives. Garmin has been instrumental in changing how business aircraft are flown, recently delivering its 25,000th integrated flight deck since launching the G1000 avionics suite in 2003. Clay Lacy also offers the G1000 NXi upgrade to Beechcraft King Air operators.

JETMS Completions Receives FAA Approval for Embraer 505 Seat Maintenance and Modification

JETMS Completions an established and respected aircraft interior, exterior, and completions company, subsidiary of JETMS, and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has received the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the Embraer 505 Phenom 300 maintenance and modification.

JETMS Completions now holds capabilities for all three supplement type certificates (STC) from FAA, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the UK Civil Aviation Agency (CAA). The newly approved seat modifications for Phenom 300 include headrest, backrest, seat base foam and cover replacements, arm cap renewals and refurbishments, seat base panel refurbishments, and painted surfaces refurbishments.

This also couples with JETMS approved repairs for seat pan crack repairs and seat base panel attachment bracket replacements.

“After 18 months of hard work and application submissions to EASA, CAA and FAA, we have finally achieved and received the FAA STC validation for the Phenom 300 type light business jet seat modifications,” said Kevin Hann CEng FRAeS, head of Design at JETMS Completions. “This is a very big step for us and we are extremely happy to be able to proceed with interior completions for the Phenom 300 jets.”

The overall seat maintenance and modifications for the Embraer 505 Phenom 300 now cover the replacement of headrest, seat base, and seat back foams and leather or fabric covers, armrest assembly to include plastic moulding, foam and leather or fabric covers, all metal parts to be refinished as required, lower shrouds and back panel to be covered in leather or to customer requirements, seatbelts replaces or re-webbed, with change in the plated finish, if required, and EASA approved processes for metal structure repairs. Additionally, modifications for the lavatory seat and head strike pad are available, to match the new seat decors.

Amglo Touts Q4559X Aircraft Landing Light’s Durability, Long Life 

Amglo, manufacturer of specialty lamps since 1935, announced the availability of the Amglo Q4559X halogen aircraft landing light. This highly engineered lamp produces the highest light output on the market for increased visibility by day and night for aircraft approach, landing and takeoffs. As aircraft lighting must be able to operate in all types of environmental conditions, Amglo built this PAR64 lamp to withstand high cyclic vibrations for innumerable takeoffs and landings. The lamp is manufactured through an offline annealing process to ensure glass stability and prevent breakage. Additionally, its filament, designed through a proprietary process, further enables the lamp to tolerate high vibrations without distortion. 

Significant features of the Q4559X aircraft landing light include: 

  • An average life of 100 hours 
  • Boeing IPC-approved 
  • Consistent light output over the life of the lamp
  • Uses the most reliable Coefficient of Expansion (CoE) glass for aircraft lamps 

“Amglo is pleased to be recognized as the company known for supporting the airline industry with dependable aircraft lighting products. We design all of our products with a laser focus on safety and innovation for lighting spanning the aviation industry. Hence, the Q4559X halogen lamp is highly engineered for safety, reliability and to help reduce operating costs,” said Grant Hyland, CEO of Amglo.  

Pilatus Opens New U. S. Paint Facility in Colorado

Pilatus celebrated the official grand opening of a new paint facility at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC). Attendees enjoyed a commemorative ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by facility tours.

The $15 million dollar investment is the latest building expansion for the U. S. Completions Center, which has been located at the airport in Broomfield, Colo. for more than 26 years. The new facility opens 25 job opportunities with projected growth as the fleet and production continue to increase.

“We are proud to continue expanding our footprint and enhancing our workforce here in Colorado to meet the increased demand of the North and South American markets,” said Thomas Bosshard, president and CEO of Pilatus U. S. subsidiary, Pilatus Business Aircraft.

This recent expansion will not only reduce logistical complexities and costs related to painting aircraft, but also decrease production time, the company said.

The 28,445 square foot (2,643 square metre) custom-designed facility features three separate booths, all equipped to efficiently prep and paint the PC-24 and PC-12 NGX from base to finish. The Preparation and Detail Booth will primarily be used to prepare aircraft for paint, while also facilitating detailing, touch ups and silk screen printing of placards.

The Crossdraft Booth will serve as the primary booth for base to finish aircraft painting. The Downdraft Booth is uniquely designed for green to finish painting as well as intricate base to finish paint schemes of the PC-24 and PC-12 NGX.

With production and personnel at capacity, the paint facility is forecasted to complete up to 100 aircraft on an annual basis – the first aircraft is scheduled to deliver as early as this month.

Each booth is equipped with state-of-the-art technology including a 3D laser projector to optimize efficiency and precision. An advanced environmental control system and air-sealed doors and advanced filtration system allow for complete environmental control while processing and recycling used materials.

“Efficiency, innovation and environmental impact were the guiding principles during the design phase,” explains Bosshard. “This investment allows Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd to manage and maintain the high quality standards and procedures set by our Swiss parent company.”

Clay Lacy Completes 10th Garmin G1000 NXi Upgrade on Embraer Phenom

Clay Lacy Aviation provides comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including full-suite avionics installations, system upgrades and modifications. The company recently completed its 10th installation of the Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite at their FAA Part 145 Repair Station at Van Nuys Airport (KVNY), where Clay Lacy is an authorized Garmin dealer and has operated an Embraer Authorized Service Center since 2009.

“This milestone demonstrates the range of our continuously expanding capabilities in supporting Embraer owners and operators,” said Eddy Diaz, avionics manager at Clay Lacy. “The G1000 NXi configuration is the result of Garmin continuously upgrading its systems with an even more user friendly and intuitive interface improving situational awareness and capabilities.”

The 10th installation took place on an Embraer Phenom 100, but the Embraer-authorized facilities at Van Nuys and McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad/San Diego (KCRQ) offer MRO and upgrade services for the full range of business jets including the Embraer Legacy, Praetor and Phenom lines. Clay Lacy offers Embraer operators services including airframe inspections, AOG support, parts sales, rotable service, avionics installation and repairs, and interior refurbishment and upgrades. Clay Lacy has a team of factory-trained Embraer experts including A&P technicians, IA-qualified inspectors, and an onsite FAA-designated airworthiness representative.

“The G1000 NXi flight deck offers a host of leading-edge capabilities to help pilots fly safer and reach their destinations easier,” said Dan Lind, senior director aviation sales and marketing for Garmin. “From enhanced guidance in visual flight conditions to SurfaceWatch runway monitoring technology, the G1000 NXi is a comprehensive upgrade for any operator. We’re proud to work with MROs like Clay Lacy to bring the industry’s most trusted avionics to pilots and aircraft owners who will undoubtedly benefit from the faster and more modernized feature set found in the G1000 NXi system.” 

AMADA WELD TECH EUROPE announces the DC-H3000A High Duty DC Spot Welding Power Supply for High Precision Applications

AMADA WELD TECH announced the availability of the DC-H3000A High Duty cycle, DC Spot Welding Power Supply for high precision micro-joining applications. This power supply is designed for use in the medical device industry and other applications where the highest level of accuracy, process control and traceability is required.

The switching system architecture of the DC-H3000A provides unsurpassed levels of DC current purity, with ultra-low ripple and fast loop response, which enables it to react to, and control challenging applications, achieving a stated accuracy of +/- 1% of the controlled parameter set point. The precise pulsed output delivered to the weld, is controlled in terms of either the peak voltage, current or power.
The DC-H3000A also features an exceptional user interface and system connectivity capabilities. A modern, intuitive Touch Screen display allows easy access to the weld settings, data logging and communications functionality. The DC-H3000A is equipped with USB, Ethernet, RS232 and conventional I/O communication ports for interfacing with control systems and/or capture of all welder performance data, which allows for simple automation and machine integration.

For a complete solution, the DC-H3000A can interface directly with the high-performance AMADA WELD TECH WH-L090A Linear Motor Weld Head or pneumatically driven weld heads for improved process control.

The DC-H3000A (formerly known as DC2013-T) is suited to any micro-joining application requiring a current of less than 3,000 Amps.

Engine Assurance Program (EAP) Awards Duncan Aviation 20 TFE731 engines for MPI and CZI

Engine Assurance Program (EAP), the high-quality hourly maintenance program for operators of Honeywell, General Electric, Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engines, has agreed to send 20 TFE731 engines to Duncan Aviation for MPI, CZI and unscheduled events over the next 12 months.

EAP’s hourly engine maintenance program covers scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including life-limited parts, LRUs, R&R, shipping, rentals, line maintenance, trend monitoring and catastrophic coverage while boasting a 99.99 percent dispatch reliability rate. EAP supports all variants of the TFE731 engine and their APUs which power many of today’s most popular business jets.

“EAP and Duncan Aviation have worked closely for several years, and we have had four engines through Duncan Aviation’s shop in the last 30 days for scheduled and unscheduled events. This partnership is providing great results for clients, so we have agreed to send Duncan Aviation 20 TFE731 engines over the next 12 months for their respective shop visits,” said Sean Lynch, EAP program coordinator.

Duncan Aviation is a Honeywell-authorized TFE731 Line/Major/Heavy Level service provider with a Honeywell certified 20,000-lb., thrust-class turbofan engine test cell and state-of-the-art control room housed in its modern 20,000-square-foot turbine engine facility in Lincoln, Nebraska.

“Our relationship with EAP has organically grown over the years. This has greatly benefited both companies as well as aircraft owners. Over that timeframe, we have developed a good understanding of EAP’s company values and how well they align with our own values. As a Honeywell-authorized facility we utilize parts authorized or provided through the OEM. This is the same quality expectation that EAP has for its customers,” stated Ryan Huss, Duncan Aviation VP of Sales.

“We’re aligned both technically and culturally,” added Lynch. “We don’t just take care of engines; we take care of people. Duncan Aviation shares this same customer-centric philosophy, which is why we’re excited to bring this partnership to customers. They’ll provide the high-quality product that we expect for our clients and great service.”

In addition to dispatch reliability, EAP says it provides customers with increased residual value of their aircraft, enhanced customer service and meaningful cost savings.

Smart Aircraft Maintenance App Shaves Time and Costs, Improves Civil and Military Aircraft Serviceability and Mission Readiness

A novel aircraft maintenance project management app, eWork, has reduced maintenance completion and turnaround times by a quarter, while providing complete transparency of task status, the personnel and the equipment used in performing them.

eWork is a secure app-based solution developed by ADSoftware and designed to provide complete visibility, detailed monitoring and analysis of the airworthiness, engineering, logistics, tooling and cost management aspects of line and base maintenance. It significantly reduces the potential for unexpected delays and unbudgeted costs that are typically incurred through the lags in conventional communications between aircraft operators, maintenance facilities and parts depots.

The app is designed to support the maintenance of aircraft anywhere in the world. It is specifically intended as an affordable tool for small and medium-size airlines, corporate, VIP, General Aviation, para-public and military fixed wing aircraft and helicopter operators as well as third party aircraft maintenance and repair organizations. On average eWork costs a tenth of more complex and cumbersome IT tools.

Regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR, has implemented eWork along with other ADSoftware modules in its airworthiness management unit and its maintenance and repair organization (MRO). ATR’s MRO performs about 15 aircraft maintenance and service checks every year.

“Feedback we have received from ATR is that it has notably shortened maintenance tasks and improved productivity in the first year of use. For commercial aircraft operators this represents a significant saving in labor costs and ensures aircraft are returned to the line and generating revenue again much sooner. It provides tactical advantages for military operators by improving operational mission-readiness,” explained ADSoftware CEO, Fred Ulrich.

ATR’s decision to use eWork has been a game-changer for ADSoftware. “ATR recognized the value and has proved the robustness, functionality and benefits of the solution. As a result, we now have a growing customer base and strong order book,” he added.

eWork’s customer portfolio includes Sabena Aerospace, Héli Union and the South Africa-based ACMI operator, Global Airways (it operates and maintains a fleet of A320s and A340-500s).

eWork is the product of a three-year development project that aimed to provide a secure, affordable, transparent and easy-to-use tool for managing and validating aircraft maintenance costs, tasks, parts inventory and personnel qualification.

As eWork is cloud-based and can be used on laptops, tablets and smartphones, it enables aircraft owners and operators to easily keep track – in near real time – of the progress and status of their equipment while it is undergoing repair or maintenance in their own facilities or at third party MROs.

Data captured by eWork can be downloaded and used to create the necessary aircraft, equipment and personnel logs and reports required by airworthiness authorities and personnel qualification and licensing bodies.

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