COLTEC INDUSTRIES INC., Charlotte, N.C., acquired Eaton Corporation's temperature sensor product line. Coltec makes temperature sensor products at its Lewis Engineering operation in Naugatuck, Conn.
Aerospatiale and Alenia formalized the new ATR organization in the wake of British Aerospace's departure from the former Aero International (Regional) consortium. The two former ATR partners are forming a new corporation, not only to market and support its line of ATR turboprops, but to include engineering, design and manufacturing capabilities as well, functions previously handled individually by the two partners.
FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL nearly doubled the capacity of its Toledo, Ohio simulator training facility during a recent remodeling program and added Citation V and King Air 200 simulators. The expansion includes a new customer lounge and computer-equipped, self-paced learning room. The Toledo center houses a Citation SII/II and Citation III in addition to the newly installed units.
ALLIEDSIGNAL Model T5313B, T5317A and T53 turboshaft engines (Docket No. 97-ANE-38-AD; Amdt. 39-10610; AD 97-21-07 R1) - revises an existing AD that requires a one-time visual inspection of accessory drive carrier assemblies to determine if they have a serial number that designates a defective assembly and if applicable, replacement with a serviceable assembly. This amendment adds military helicopter models and removes one civilian helicopter model - the Kaman K-1200 - from the applicability of the AD.
SCOTT ROBERTSON was named an aviation fuel specialist for Hammonds Fuel Additives, Inc. Robertson, who has a background in aviation maintenance, will be responsible for new business development, sales and service with Hammonds.
JOHN WALKER joined Jet East, Inc. as director of maintenance. Walker has 23 years of aviation industry experience including 11 years as the director of maintenance for a fixed-base operation chain.
The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to buy commercial transport aircraft to replace the aging CT-39G Sabreliners it uses for operational support airlift. The initial order will be for up to two aircraft. The Marines want a two-pilot, six-passenger, fixed-wing, multi-engine commercial transport aircraft that could be delivered within 18 months, Naval Air Systems Command said in a July 8 Commerce Business Daily solicitation. The projected aircraft utilization rate is 75 flight hours per aircraft per month with three sorties per day.
SIGNATURE FLIGHT SUPPORT completed a renovation project at its facility at Detroit Metropolitan Airport. Signature invested $300,000 in upgrading its 7,000-square-foot terminal building, including new customer service counters, a larger pilot's lounge with flight planning equipment, and expanded conference room and a new pilot's quiet/snooze room.
CITY OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla., requests proposals until 2 p.m. July 24 for a full-service fixed-base operator at DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport under a 10-year contract. The proposed contract may be obtained by contacting the City Manager's Office at City Hall, 70 U.S. Highway 90W, DeFuniak Springs, Fla. 32433; telephone: (850) 892-8500.
JET AVIATION HANDLING LTD. will become the handling agent for British Airways and its franchise partners CityFlyer Express and British Regional Airlines at Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland. Jet Aviation said it will provide passenger, baggage and ramp services plus station control at both locations beginning Nov. 1. British Airways and its partners use Boeing 737s, 757s and 767s, Airbus A320s, Avro RJ100s and Embraer ERJ-145s at its Swiss destinations.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., signed a letter of intent to buy Helicopter Support Inc. (HSI), an independent helicopter logistical support company headquartered in Orange, Conn. HSI will continue to operate as a separate entity through its four complementary businesses: distribution, overhaul and repair, manufacturing and freight forwarding of helicopter parts and components. HSI has more than 800 customers in 55 countries.
THE BMW ROLLS-ROYCE BR715 turbofan successfully completed its full engine fan-blade-off test, "the last major test in preparation for international engine certification scheduled for September 1998, according to the German engine manufacturer. The BR715 will power the Boeing 717-200 (formerly MD- 95) airliner.
Triumph Group, Inc. reached agreement to acquire Nu-Tech Industries, Inc., a Kansas City manufacturer of precision machined parts and mechanical assemblies. Price of the planned transaction was not disclosed. Nu-Tech specializes in manufacturing complex structural components for the commercial and military aircraft market, machining of precision parts from aluminum extrusions and high-speed machining of precision parts from alloys such as titanium and stainless steel. Triumph said it expects Nu-
CAPITAL CITY AIRPORT in Lansing, Mich. was shut down during the past weekend for a major runway resurfacing program that was scheduled to be completed in just 58 hours. Repaving of the 7,251-foot by 150-foot primary runway was to begin at 0800 July 18 and continue nonstop until the airport reopens at 1900 July 20. The airport hired R.W. Armstrong of Indianapolis, Ind. to do the work, which includes removing two inches of existing asphalt and installing three inches of new material.
EMBRAER Model EMB-145 series airplanes (Docket No. 98-NM-65-AD; Amdt. 39-10604; AD 98-13-16) - requires replacement of the horizontal stabilizer anti-icing valve with a new anti-icing valve. This amendment also requires reinforcement of the insulation of the anti-icing ducts of the horizontal stabilizer thermal anti-icing system. This amendment is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority.
EXECUTIVE JET'S NetJets Europe program plans to hire more than eight pilots this year for its fractional ownership program. The program launched in 1996 as a joint venture between Executive Jet, Zimex Aviation of Zurich, Switzerland and Air Luxor of Lisbon, Portugal. NetJets Europe currently employs 25 pilots and operates seven Citation S/IIs and VIIs. It expects to take delivery of three additional Citations this year. Zimex Chairman Hannes Ziegler called NetJets growth in Europe "outstanding," saying both the European market and U.S.
Honeywell Inc. acquired Daimler-Benz Aerospace AG's Airport Systems, an international supplier of airport lighting products and systems, airport information management systems and project services. The deal follows the March 10 acquisition by Honeywell of Hughey&Phillips, the airfield and obstruction lighting specialist.
PIAGGIO P-180 airplanes (Docket No. 98-CE-21-AD; Amdt. 39-10595; AD 98-13-07) - requires a leak check of all lavatory water tube/hose connections and repairs if leaks are found. This AD stems from mandatory continuing airworthiness information issued by the airworthiness authority for Italy. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent water leakage from the lavatory water duct system, which could collect in the fuselage, freeze in cold weather conditions and cause the rudder control system to jam.
THE NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS was down in the first half for U.S. registered business jets and turboprops operated for business, corporate and air taxi purposes, according to preliminary data compiled by Robert E. Breiling Associates of Boca Raton, Fla. The number of business jet accidents fell from 13 in the first half of 1997 to eight in the most recent period, but two fatal accidents claimed two crew members and three passengers this year, compared with just one accident in last year's first half that claimed two crew members and two passengers.
The Federal Aviation Administration is slated to receive nearly $9.9 billion in fiscal 1999, its highest appropriation ever and $250 million more than the Clinton Administration requested, under a $47.5 billion transportation appropriations bill approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee last week. FAA would get nearly $800 million more than it did in fiscal 1998 despite earlier concerns that appropriators may have to cut FAA's budget to free up money for highway projects included in this year's highway spending bill (BA, June 15/259).
GEN. RON FOGLEMAN, USAF, (Ret.) was named vice chairman of Mooney Aircraft, Kerrville, Texas. Announcement of Fogleman's appointment was made by Paul S. Dopp, chairman of Mooney and its controlling shareholder, AVAQ Mooney, Inc. Fogleman, a 1963 graduate of the Air Force Academy, was chief of staff of the Air Force from 1994 until he retired in September 1997.
DECRANE AIRCRAFT HOLDINGS, which has been busily acquiring aerospace manufacturers in recent months (BA, July 13/18), said Friday it had agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of Donaldson, Lufkin&Jenrette, Inc. for $23 per share of common stock.
ATLANTIC AVIATION CORP. named Mike Ward vice president of operations. Ward will be responsible for development and control for Atlantic's fixed-base operation facilities. He formerly served as director of sales and marketing for Chrysler Pentastar Aviation, where he promoted a range of general aviation services.
PRIESTER AVIATION acquired two Gulfstream IIs and a Hawker 700 for its charter department, increasing its capacity by 30 percent. The Gulfstreams will undergo avionics and equipment upgrades and all three aircraft will have new paint and interiors installed before entering service. The aircraft join two other G-IIs, three Falcon 20s, three Learjet 35s and two King Air 90s at Priester.
STEVE LOFGREN joined the charter sales and marketing department at Priester Aviation, Palwaukee Municipal Airport in Wheeling, Ill. Lofgren had been with Signature Flight Support in Orlando, Fla. and before that worked for Sporty's Pilot Shop and served on the staff of the National Air Transportation Association. He first worked at Priester a number of years ago while attending college.
