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| 09.01.2007 |
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Editor’s Notebook: Two Kinds of People
One of my favorite pieces of wisdom from the great Abigail Van Buren (better known as Dear Abby) is this: "There are two kinds of people in the world. Those who take advantage of others and those who...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Reader Feedback
The MMEL Trap? I am writing in regard to a June, 2007, commercial edition article by Howie Fuller. While I certainly agree that, "...Master Minimum Equipment Lists (MMEL) are among the finest...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: About People
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise acquired both Standard Aero and Landmark Aviation and Paul Soubry Jr. was named president and CEO of the combined companies. John D. Wolf was named chairman and CEO of Adam Aircraft...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: Briefs
Embraer Granted FAA TC The company’s 195 jet, the largest ever produced by Embraer, has received its type certificate from the FAA. The jet already has its original certification from the Brazilian National...
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Intelligence: Calendar
September 2007 10-14 ScandiAvia Safety Management Course, Stockholm, Sweden. www.scandiavia.net 12-13 Aero Engine Expo, London, U.K. www.aeroengineexpo.com 13-14 The Great PMA Debate, London, U.K. www.eraa.org...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: News
FAA Proposal Would Ease GA Interior Restrictions The FAA has a proposal on the table that would amend the airworthiness standards for private use aircraft by adding new cabin interior criteria. The main...
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Special Report: Aviation Maintenance 2007 $alary Survey
The results are in and although the news is not bad, it’s not all that good either. Well, I wish we had better news for you. The results are in and the bottom line is that although pay is up from the last...
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Aftermarket: A Fusion of Concepts: Pratt & Whitney’s Customer Training Centers
Pratt & Whitney’s Customer Training Centers deliver a comprehensive learning experience to a global market of aviation students. Whether time allows for a two-hour interactive distance learning session...
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General Aviation: Wheel and Brake Update
They’re small, lightweight and they are one of the most highly stressed, ofttimes abused part of any aircraft. What are "they"? Aircraft wheels and brakes of course. And if you don’t believe that...
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Aftermarket: Leadership Skills for Aircraft Maintenance Managers
It is much easier working on airplanes than managing the people who do the maintenance. Managing aircraft mechanics is a tough job and few people can do it well. The job is stressful but important and...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Back Shop: Aviation Today
"Greed is good." During the go-go 1980s, the infamous financier Ivan Boesky imparted that inspirational homily in a speech to college kids. Boesky’s sentiment (echoed by his cinematic alter ego...
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Back Shop: Change Agent
AM: How did you start Global Jet Services? McHenry : Back in 1992, I was getting frustrated with working for an aircraft manufacturer. They were a typical large company with the politics and bureaucracy that...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Back Shop: Industry Insights
Personal, subjective approaches to affect safety emphasize addressing self-preservation, professional pride and concern for public and other workers’ well-being. Another approach could be instilling a...
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| 09.01.2007 |
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Back Shop: Tool Crib
Stainless Steel Abrasives Kit A new kit that includes three types of specialty abrasive wheels for grinding, blending and cutting stainless steel using a right angle grinder is being introduced by Rex-Cut...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Editor’s Notebook: Stylin’ and Profilin’
Welcome to our annual Profiles issue. In our Profiles section you will find information about some of the most innovative and interesting companies in the aviation maintenance business. As a reader, I always...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Reader Feedback
Father-Son No More In response to our June 2007 Editor’s Notebook (see June AM , page 4), you hit the nail right on the head. I’ve seen more and more older, experienced, mechanics leave the business in the...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: News
On a steamy morning when the temperature and humidity were nearly as high as the backlog for their revolutionary new VLJs, Eclipse Aviation cut the ribbon on the company’s state-of-the-art southeast Eclipse...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: About People
Brad Van Dyke joins Co-Operative Industries Aerospace as program manager of business development. Van Dyke will oversee programs from initial submittal through build and shipment. Landmark Aviation recently...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: Briefs
Banyan Performs Demate Since 2002, Banyan Air Service has been an authorized Pilatus Satellite Service Center and the company’s turbine maintenance department recently performed its first 10-year Pilatus...
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| 08.01.2007 |
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Intelligence: Calendar
August 2007 30-September 2 ScandiAvia Safety Management Course, Dubai, UAE. www.scandiavia.net September 2007 5-6 The 19th Annual FAA/ATA International Symposium on Human Factors in Maintenance and Ramp...
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