The Flight Safety Foundation has a great cover story, "Beyond Safety Management Systems," in the May issue of its magazine,  AeroSafety World.
Authors Andy Evans and John Parker include a profile of helicopter service provider Bristow Group's global safety initiative -- "Target Zero." In 2005, the group committed ... Read More »

EASA issued three airworthiness directives and three proposed ADs so far today --two ( 2008-0086  and 08-056 ) for Diamond aircraft flight control replacement, two ( 2008-0089 and 2008-0088 ) for Fokker F28 aircraft engine controls, one ( 08-051R1 ) for BAE Systems HS.748 aircraft to extend the consultation time ... Read More »

Bombardier Aerospace selected Pratt & Whitney Canada 6,100-lb thrust PW307B engine for its new all-composite Learjet 85 business jet, and it also selected Innovative Power Solutions' DC brushless starter/generator system.
This IPS  500-amp, 18KW starter/generator system will be used on the PWC engines and ... Read More »

The U.S. State Department is proposing a rule to expand its authority to regulate aircraft parts exports, according to this month's MARPA newsletter.
According to MARPA, the proposed rule could impact aviation suppliers because many aircraft parts subject to Commerce Department export jurisdiction can be exported ... Read More »

VEM completed its first Airbus A310 heavy maintenance, which included a C check, painting and main landing gear replacement.
The TAP Air Portugal A310 was maintained by 130 employees who met the 40-day turnaround time requirement. A second A310 from TAP arrived at VEM on April 30.

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Larry Flynn, who is known for his "superior service sells airplanes" emphasis and product support passion, plans to accept a new position at Gulfstream on June 30. Flynn will become senior vice president of marketing and sales for Gulfstream, when Raynor Reavis retires.
Flynn, who has been president of Gulfstream ... Read More »

Bombardier Regional Aircraft plans to add regional support offices in Asia/Pacific, South America and Europe, says its February 2008 newsletter. During the second quarter of this year, it is to open offices in Sydney, Australia. and Munich, Germany. It already operates regional support offices in Tokyo, Japan, and in ... Read More »

The U.S. Army awarded the Advanced Turbine Engine Co. a $108 million contract for the Advanced Affordable Turbine Engine technology demonstrator program.
The Army seeks a next-generation turboshaft engine that provides a 65% improvement in the shaft horsepower/weight ratio and a 25% improvement in specific ... Read More »

AirAsia is offering assistance to facilitate the transporation of aid to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar, including sponsoring flights for aid workers and freeing up cargo space for aid materials. The low-cost carriers serves Rangoon from Bangkok. In a press release issued today, AirAsia said: " For those who are keen to help ... Read More »

EASA just issued an emergency airworthiness directive for all serial numbers of Model 328-100 and -300 aircraft manufactured by Dornier, Fairchild-Dornier and AvCraft Aerospace.
The emergency AD was prompted by cracks found on a 328 at the "lower wing panel rear trailing edge inboard of flap arm 1 (rib 5)" during ... Read More »