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the faa has awarded an stc to power flow systems, inc. for the tuned exhaust system.

March 25, 2011:- The FAA has awarded an STC to Power Flow Systems, Inc. for the Tuned Exhaust System they have developed for the Robinson R22, R22 Alpha, Beta and Mariner Helicopters. This new system enables these models powered by the Lycoming 0-320 engine to perform like Robinson's new Beta II helicopters equipped with the 0-360 engine. Demonstrated performance advantages include lower operating manifold pressures, improved cruise and climb performance and a 15% reduction in fuel burn. Complete information is available at: www.powerflowsystems.com

Pama First State Chapter / Dassault Falcon Jet 9th Annual IA Renewal and Maintenance Workshop - Update
We are now less than two weeks for our 9th Annual IA Renewal and Maintenance Workshop on February 19th 2011.......Read more

MSU and ATP team up to offer an aviation degree
Long Beach – Nov. 12, 2010 - Mountain State University (MSU) and Airline Transport Professionals (ATP) are pleased to announce a new bachelor’s degree option for aviation students, the Bachelor of Science in Airline Transport Professional Pilot Operations.......Read more...

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Press Releases Update
WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov.12, 2010 – In a continuing effort to address aging aircraft issues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finalized a rule designed to protect most of today’s commercial planes and those designed in the future from structural damage as they age.....Read more...

Bombardier CRJ1000 NextGen Regional Jet Awarded Two Aircraft Type Certificates
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Nov. 10, 2010) - Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Transport Canada and the European Aviation Safety Agency have awarded Aircraft Type Certificates for the 100-seat CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet.......Read more...

Minister of State for Transport addresses Canada's aviation sector
VANCOUVER — The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Minister of State (Transport), today delivered an address to key decision makers in the Canadian aviation industry during the Air Transport Association of Canada’s (ATAC’s) 76th Annual General Meeting and Trade Show.......Read more...

Embraer Signs StandardAero to Long-Term Contract for E-Jets APU Support
TEMPE, Ariz.– November 8, 2010 –StandardAero announced today that it has signed a long-term agreement to support Embraer’s global Pool programs for the Hamilton Sundstrand APS 2300 Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). These APUs are operated on the EMBRAER 170, EMBRAER 175, EMBRAER 190, and EMBRAER 195 aircraft.......Read more...

NEW SHRINKABLE FABRIC™ COVERS FOR AIRCRAFT PARTS
Elkhart, IN – Transhield, Inc. offers custom fit covers to protect new and out of service aircrafts and aircraft parts such as engines, landing gears and other parts subject to damage during transportation and long and short term storage.......Read more...

NBAA Booth #7021- Hartzell Propeller Receives FAA Type Certificate Approval for Its First ASC-II Composite Propeller for Turbine-Engine Aircraft
Piqua, Ohio – October 15, 2010…. Hartzell Propeller Inc. has received FAA Type Certificate (TC) approval for its new advanced-composite ASC-II™ 4-bladed propeller. This is Hartzell’s first ever ASC-II propeller developed for turboprop aircraft, and its launch customer will be announced at NBAA 2010 in Atlanta, GA.......Read more...

Society of Manufacturing Engineers Announces Call for Speakers For AeroDef Manufacturing Exposition and Conference
DEARBORN, Mich.,-- Oct. 4, 2010 -- The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) today announced a call for speakers for the 2011 AeroDef Manufacturing Exposition and Conference, to be held Tuesday – Thursday, April 5-7, 2011 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.......Read more...

Saltspring Air leads the way with new float plane safety modification

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA (September 27, 2010) – Saltspring Air becomes the first Canadian float plane company to install emergency exit pop-out windows in its aircraft.......Read more...

GREY OWL AVIATION CALENDAR LISTING 2010
Here is a listing for HUMAN FACTORS and SMS WORKSHOPS that are being offered by Grey Owl Aviation Consultants Inc. The initial 2-day workshop is in compliance with Transport Canada, FAA and EASA training requirements and NBAA PDP Approved........Read more...

Snowbirds: Behind The Scenes With Canada's Air Demonstration Team ......Read more...