Category: PRs

ExxonMobil Mobil Jet Oil 387, a synthetic High Performance Capability (HPC) turbine engine oil, is now fully approved for use in a range of GE Aviation’s GE90 engines including the GE 90-76B, GE 90-85B, GE 90-90B, GE 90-94B, GE 90-110B1 and GE 90-115B.

First introduced by GE Aviation in 1995 for use on the Boeing 777 aircraft, the GE90 is one of the world’s most powerful turbofan engine series and it is used by many leading airlines today.

“Mobil Jet Oil 387 oil passed a series of rigorous testing requirements and this approval is a significant milestone,” said Vipin Rana, global aviation sales manager at ExxonMobil. “Airlines can now use Mobil Jet Oil 387 in a wide range of GE90 engines to help them meet their business and maintenance goals.”

To meet GE’s GE90 engine series specifications, Mobil Jet Oil 387 was subjected to extensive testing both on the ground and in-flight. With more than 60,000 hours of on-wing experience, Mobil Jet Oil 387 helps maintain engine cleanliness, provides excellent seal compatibility and delivers outstanding overall protection for GE90 engines.

In addition to this latest approval, Mobil Jet Oil 387 has been approved for use by numerous engine manufacturers in a wide range of models and components.  It is also approved for a range of demanding industry specifications, including SAE AS5780 High Performance Capability (HPC) and U.S. Military Specification MIL-PRF-23699-HTS.

Owners of Power Hydraulics Corp, Corey Steinberg and Kelly Loewen, announced the official completion of their name change to Power Systems Corp. The name change reflects transformation within the company, which now focuses on many areas of aviation, rather than their previous focus of just Helicopter Hydraulics. The company’s ownership and staff have all remained the same and the name change will not cause any delays in TAT or productivity for existing customers.

“[Our] ultimate vision is to accommodate all operations in this one building … allowing to shorten customer turnaround times by not having to outsource any components and to offer new business ventures in other areas of helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance,” says Corey Steinberg, owner.

Power Systems currently has in-house capabilities for hydraulics, tooling and support and NDT. After much research and interests from the industry Power Systems says it has committed to grow that list to also include capabilities for wheels and brakes and components. With entering into these new areas of aviation maintenance, Power Systems says it will continue to look for growing opportunities.

Jet Aviation’s annual La Bella Macchina will kick-off the 25th anniversary of The Cavallino Classic, one of the world’s foremost and respected Ferrari exhibitions, on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

As the ultimate evening in speed and technology, the 16th annual La Bella Macchina soirée set at Jet Aviation’s world-class fixed-base operation (FBO) at Palm Beach International Airport will feature an extensive display of aircraft and automobiles ranging from the remarkable to extremely rare.

Some of the most recognizable names in aviation from around the globe will showcase an array of business- aircraft models on the tarmac, including the Gulfstream G280 and G450, Dassault Falcon 2000S, Embraer Legacy 500 and Lineage, Pilatus PC-12NG, Airbus H125 and a Bell 430. Held in conjunction with The Cavallino Classic, one of the world’s foremost and respected Ferrari concours, the event will also feature nearly 100 Ferraris, many of them rare and one-of-a-kind, each having received a special invitation from the Founder of Cavallino.

With La Bella Macchina gaining in popularity each year, invitations this year are limited to a list of approximately 600 – 700 Jet Aviation clients and sponsor guests. Jet Aviation is the presenting sponsor for the event, and additional sponsors include Gulfstream, Embraer, PNC Aviation, Dassult Falcon, PNC Bank, JetEffect, Pilatus, Epps Aviation, Business Jet Traveler, Airbus Helicopters, Banfi, Perfect Vodka, World Fuel, Phillips 66, Tamara Comolli, The Fur Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue, Iquana Yachts and Universal Weather.

La Bella Macchina serves as a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County including a silent auction and, for the first time, a live auction that will feature three VIP experiences. Live auction items include an exclusive 3-day tennis excursion to Sir Richard Branson’s private Necker Island with some of the most recognizable pros in the world; “an Escape to Another World” with 3-nights luxury accommodations and unlimited golf at the award-winning Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; and a 2016 Ferrari “Corso Pilota” Driving Experience with expert instruction at Le Circuit Mont-Tremblant Formula one track in Montreal, including 2-nights luxury accommodations at the Hotel Quintessence.

Prior to the event, Jet Aviation will host an aviation career seminar and tour for children who are members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County to educate them about the importance of business aviation and various career opportunities within the industry.

Progressive Air Group announced that the company has been named as a new Aeroshell distributor serving customers across Canada through its aircraft engine maintenance and overhaul facility in Kamloops, British Columbia and its partnership with Brant Aero in Ontario, Canada.

“The two Progressive Air Group engine shops, Pro Aero Aviation on the certified side and Aero Sport Power on the experimental side have been using the full line of Aeroshell piston aircraft engine lubricants for decades and the performance has been unsurpassed,” stated Rob Wharf, president, Progressive Air Group. “We and our many customers, have been so pleased with the high quality standards and exceptional cold weather operations of Aeroshell lubricants that we wanted to extend the availability of these fine products to our growing customer base across Canada and around the world.”

Wharf explained that Progressive Air Group will be partnering with Exchange Petroleum, one of Canada’s leading wholesale aircraft fuel and lubricant providers, to provide distribution and fulfillment of Aeroshell aviation products to its two Canadian facilities, as well as its growing customer base around the world.

DART Aerospace launched a new Approved Maintenance Center (AMC) network. DART says establishing this new network allows small and medium size helicopter operators and private owners to have access in their region to dedicated partners qualified to offer DART aftermarket solutions. DART partnered with North American Maintenance and Completion Centers. DART says each was carefully selected by based on their market reach and quality of service.

In Canada, DART added three new AMC partners, Avialta Helicopter Maintenance, Eagle Copters Maintenance Ltd., and EuroTec. In the United States, eleven partners joined the AMC network, Advanced Helicopter Services, Cascade Helicopter Services, Hangar One Avionics, Hillsboro Aviation, Rotorcraft Support (RSI), UniFlight (Grand Prairie, Northeast, and West Penn), Rotorcraft Services Group (RSG), Sterling Helicopter, Summit Helicopters, Metro Aviation, and Paradigm Aerospace Corporation. Additional AMC partners will be announced soon in Australasia, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

“These highly trained and qualified AMC  partners now have the ability to offer not only the best parts and maintenance solutions available in the North American market today, but at a significant cost savings to their customers. Don’t hesitate to ask your closest AMC about the new DART products,” says Alain Madore, DART’s vice president of Commercial Operations and Aftermarket.

Ameco has completed freighter conversion on five Boeing 757-200s in its Chengdu Branch, located in Shuangliu International Airport as of January 2015. The fifth freighter was finished last December and it was also the third aircraft from SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Express. The converted freighter shows a good performance in flight test.

It is reported that China air express market will be among the fastest growing segments of the world air cargo market. According to the Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast, world air cargo traffic will grow 4.7 percent per year over the next 20 years, with domestic China expanding 6.7 percent per year. In such a promising market, Chinese express companies are competing on delivery speed and service quality, which accelerate the purchase of their own aircraft for competitive edges, and Boeing 757-200 converted freighter is one of their choices.

In order to following the customers’ needs, Ameco Chengdu Branch developed passenger-to-cargo conversion on Boeing 757-200 in 2014, and completed its first conversion in May of 2014. With a Boeing 757 three-bay hangar and skillful technicians in Chengdu shop, the Boeing 757-200 conversion service has become one of star products in Ameco. Besides conversion, Ameco Beijing Base is capable of providing overhaul on RB211, an engine type powering Boeing 757-200 aircraft. What’s more, Ameco provides line maintenance and components for this aircraft as well.

Platinum Tools announced the launch of their new Big Mouth Tool Bag with an MSRP of $35.25. The new tool bag is now shipping.

“The durable Big Mouth Tool Bag is perfect for carrying your tools to the job site,” said John Phillips, Platinum Tools, Inc. product manager. “The heavy duty construction means this bag will last for years to come.”

Big Mouth includes six interior and exterior pockets for storage, is made with water-resistant canvas construction with nylon stitching for durability, and collapses flat for storage when not in use.

For additional pricing and more information on Platinum Tools and its complete product line, please visit www.platinumtools.com.

Emuge Corp. has recently donated hundreds of high performance taps, end mills and other rotary cutting tools to Quinsigamond Community College of Worcester, Mass. The tool donation, valued at more than $100,000, will be used to support the college’s new machining technology program that was recently formed.

QCC is expanding and updating its Manufacturing Technology Center, a multi-million dollar facility housing a range of technological equipment on their main Worcester campus. This center provides students with hands-on learning experiences in today’s advanced manufacturing technologies. The center boasts new CNC machining centers, metrology equipment and a wide array of tools and software, to enable the manufacturing and inspection of real world parts and components. The Manufacturing Technology Center is designed to complement the college’s STEM programming in the soon to be opened QuEST Center (Quinsigamond Engineering, Science and Technology Center).

“We are thrilled to have received this very generous donation of tools from Emuge,” said Dr. Gail Carberry, President of QCC. “We are especially pleased that Emuge reached out to us regarding the donation at a time when we are actively building and implementing expanded programming in manufacturing and engineering technologies. The new initiative is designed to equip our students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to fill the rapidly growing gap in the manufacturing workforce and help them secure careers in advanced manufacturing. The tools will be a huge plus for the program.”

Leading programme for avionics training and continued professional development

Aviation Electronics Europe will deliver an enhanced programme of educational content and training opportunities at the forthcoming event, which will take place on 20th-21st April 2016 in Munich, Germany.

With leading international experts and a highly focussed Main Conference Programme, Aviation Electronics Europe will also see a series of Technical Workshops and Certified Training Courses, in addition to the main conference programme, during the 2 day event.

Technical Workshops will focus on three key topic areas for the avionics engineers and technicians:
– Standardisation & Certification Workshop
– Future Avionics, Cyber Security & eEnabling Workshop
– Software and Embedded Systems Workshop

Over 15 international expert speakers will contribute towards the Technical Workshop discussions including organisations such as Thales Avionics, Rapita Systems, Green Hills Software, Great River Technology, Airbus Helicopter, Airbus Defence & Security and LandAvia.

Certified Training Courses will see two one-day courses, enabling an enhanced level of specialist knowledge in the following:
– Understanding & Applying DO-178C and ARP-4754A
– Understanding & Applying ADS-B

Certified Training courses will be conducted by Vance Hilderman, Afuzion’s director of Avionics Certification. Holding a BSEE and MBA from Gonzaga University, and a Masters in Computer Engineering from USC (Hughes Fellow), Mr. Hilderman was previously the co-founder of TekSci (the world’s largest avionics software services company in the ’90’s), HighRely, and now Afuzion – performing technical avionics software/certification development at companies throughout the world.

Further details on speakers and programme can be found at www.ae-expo.eu.

Aviation Electronics Europe is the premier platform for the international aviation electronics industry to learn, network and source new information, products and services at one unique annual event. Its leading exhibition displays some of the latest technologies and systems available on the market.

Adrian Broadbent, Event Director and owner of Aviation Electronics Europe, said, “The Technical Workshops and Certified Training Courses are new programmes to the Aviation Electronics Europe conference content delivering increased and enhanced learning and education opportunities for the whole avionics community.”

“With the Main Conference Programme focussed on delivering strategic discussions, in addition the Technical Workshops and Certified Training will provide more technical content ensuring a top to bottom programme and a great event for the industry to gather,” continued Mr Broadbent.

For further information on Aviation Electronics Europe visit www.ae-expo.eu.

Kontron has appointed DAX Automation as a UK distributor for its industrial automation products.

A UK-based independent industrial automation product and service provider, DAX Automation was founded in January 2011 to serve a niche in the industrial automation and control market for informed clients seeking a professional, reliable and rapid supply service.

Thomas Feil, vice president Global Channel Sales, Kontron said, “DAX Automation, with their proven expertise in providing embedded solutions to the industrial automation marketplace, perfectly matches our new channel strategy. We are focused on adding value through the vertical know-how of our partners to best serve our joint customers and increase our market presence in the UK.”

Many of the Kontron industrial computing solutions are IoT (Internet-of-Things) ready and will work with a wide variety of applications and manufacturers. The easy-to-use, robust and modern product range is a high-end alternative to other leading brands and offers features like maintenance free modular upgrades which reduce the total cost of ownership reductions to the customer.

“The availability of an affordable, yet high quality and forward-thinking product will make it more palatable for many customers to undertake the necessary upgrades and replacements without compromising the performance of their plant and the quality of technology employed,” Adrian Sailor, DAX Automation’s managing director, says.

Kontron says its products and solutions are easy to integrate into existing systems and prepare the end user applications for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).