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.TOP NEWS
Flight Safety Detectives Episode 84 — Ignoring service bulletins and ads can lead to tragedy
PAMA
Ignore that seemingly mundane safety bulletin at your own peril. John, Greg and guest Jason Lukasik, president of JL2 Aviation Consultants and former FAA inspector, talk about the importance of knowing and acting on all levels of service instructions.
Three levels of service instructions are routinely issued for aircraft. Service letters are generally informational.
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.LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY NEWS
Electric airplane charger approved
General Aviation News
SKYCHARGE has become the world's first OEM-independent electric plane charger to be approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The news comes after Pipistrel's Velis Electro aircraft received the first type certificate for an electric plane from EASA in June 2020. The approval of SKYCHARGE, a collaborative effort between Green Motion, an Eaton company, and Pipistrel, "is another important milestone in the quest for environmentally sustainable aviation," according to company officials.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Jet Aviation expands Gulfstream Mx support in Europe
AINOnline
Jet Aviation has expanded its support of Gulfstream aircraft in Europe at its Vienna, Austria, and Geneva, Switzerland operations, the Geneva-based sister company to Savannah, Georgia-based Gulfstream Aerospace announced this week. At Vienna, Jet Aviation has received approval from EASA to perform line maintenance on the Gulfstream G500 and G600. That builds upon Vienna's factory-authorized service facility credentials for the GV-SP series.
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Want to know more about the new unleaded avgas?
General Aviation News
The FAA's July announcement that it has issued supplemental type certificates (STCs) for the use of a new high-octane unleaded fuel was a milestone in general aviation's move away from leaded fuels. However, the announcement also left many unanswered questions.
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The VIPER II is a versatile, compact instrument that combines the diverse technologies required for high-end jet engine vibration analysis, transient balance, rotor track and balance, fan trim balance, propeller balance, and acoustic analysis into one tool. All of these functions are performed on virtually any airframe or engine type.
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Think like an airplane mechanic
Contractor
If you are a pilot or have worked around airplanes, you might be familiar with an A&P Mechanic. This is an individual who holds an airframe and/or powerplant (A&P) certificate which is issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These technicians inspect aircraft as well as conduct preventative maintenance and repairs.
An A&P mechanic works under a strict code of conduct and must abide by detailed regulations.
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Daher receives French TBM Mx contract extension
AINonline
The French Ministry for the Armed Forces has extended by seven years an operational support contract with Daher for the military's Daher TBM 700 turboprop singles. The contract covers a fleet of 26 TBM aircraft: 23 TBM 700As and three 700Bs based in mainland France for military air mobility and training missions.
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Smart oxygen system unveiled
General Aviation News
Aithre has introduced the Altus AVI8 smart oxygen valve, with the company’s new Smart Pulse technology.
What makes the system smart is integration with the Aithre Connect app with in-app control of pulse state and dynamic pulse duration based on respiration rate, pressure altitude, and oxygen flow rate, company officials explain.
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Luxaviation and Shell plan joint investment in new FBOs
AINonline
Luxaviation and Shell Aviation will jointly invest in new FBO locations, adding to their existing shared network of outlets through a new strategic alliance. Announcing the collaboration today, the two companies did not provide details as to where new FBOs might be established but indicated that the fuel group and the business aviation services provider expect to expand their combined operations and product portfolios globally.
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Clay Lacy commits to electric aircraft infrastructure
AINonline
California-based FBO operator Clay Lacy Aviation has signed an agreement with Eviation Aircraft, which is developing the all-electric Alice airplane, to provide electric charging stations at all of its locations. The partnership makes it one of the first service providers to declare it will install the equipment required to support the operation of electric aircraft.
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TRADE SHOWS AND CONVENTIONS
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Sept. 15-16, 2021 |
Aero-Engines Europe 2021 |
Stavanger, Norway
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Sept. 21-23, 2021 |
MRO Asia-Pacific |
Singapore
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Sept. 27, 2021 |
International Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (ICAAF) |
San Francisco, California
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Oct. 2021 |
Business and General Aviation Conference |
TBD
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Oct. 07, 2021 |
International Conference on Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics (ICTFD)
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New York, New York
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Oct. 10-11, 2021 |
2021 Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oct. 12-14, 2021 |
2021 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) |
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Oct. 18, 2021 |
20 Twenties |
McLean, Virginia
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Oct. 19-20, 2021 |
DefenseChain Conference |
McLean, Virginia
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Nov. 1-3, 2021 |
22nd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference - Europe |
Toulouse, France
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Nov. 11, 2021 |
A&D Mergers and Acquisitions Conference |
Los Angeles, California
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March 10-12, 2022 |
MRO Australasia |
Brisbane, Australia
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May 18-20, 2022 |
Routes Europe 2022 |
Bergen, Norway
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics (ICTFD) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Civil Aviation, Safety and Security (ICCASS) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Air Traffic and Aviation Management (ICATAM) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Science in Aviation Maintenance (ICSAM) |
New York, New York
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June 3, 2022 |
International Conference on Aviation, Transport and Management (ICATM) |
New York, New York
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June 7, 2022 |
International Conference on Advanced Aviation Composites and Composite Manufacturing (ICAACCM) |
San Francisco, California
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June 7, 2022 |
International Conference on Aviation Maintenance and Aircraft Structural Technology (ICAMAST) |
San Francisco, California
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