Shadin Avionics, a global leader in avionics interface solutions, received TSO approval on the initial release of the flyTab® Aircraft Interface Module (AIM), a data converter that integrates an iPad into the cockpit accessing real time flight data for iPad applications. The AIM was developed in collaboration with the Avionics & Systems Integration Group (ASIG, LLC) as a part of the flyTab® Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag solution announced in October 2012.

FORT WORTH, TEXAS – The Tiltrotor Test Rig (TTR) Development Team comprised of NASA Ames Research Center, Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company (NYSE: TXT), and Triumph Aerospace Systems - Newport News (TASNN) will be honored with a 2013 NASA Group Achievement Award at the Ames Research Center's annual NASA Agency Honor Awards ceremony on August 29. The Group Achievement Award is presented to selected groups who have distinguished themselves by making outstanding contributions to the NASA mission.

TrueView Enhanced Vision Systems has completed the first STC installation of their T6-200 EV system on a Bell 407GX utilizing the Garmin G1000H for the infrared image display. TrueView holds the only Bell 407GX STC that includes specific approval for the use of the Garmin 1000H to display the high resolution image created by their T6-200 imaging system. The same STC also approves use of the Garmin 500H in the standard 407 helicopter. 

Helicopter Specialties, Inc. (HSI) of Janesville, Wis., has named Nancy Barber as FAA Part 145 Administrator. For two years Barber previously served as an Administrative Assistant at HSI.

Part 145 of the Federal Aviation Regulations refers to the rules governing FAA Certified Repair Stations. In the past Barber worked in the regulatory environment for a large helicopter fleet operator and brings her broad experience to this new position at HSI.

Olympia, WA – To remedy the high rate of failure of a torque pressure transducer included in its AS350BA and AS350B2 Honeywell conversion kits, Soloy Aviation Solutions is now including a complete torque indication system previously offered only as an optional Service Instruction Kit.

“The high incidence of failure of the engine torque transducer has continued to be the number one cause of aircraft un-serviceability and unscheduled down time. This, coupled with a very difficult process of obtaining warranty consideration, has led Soloy to the decision that we can no longer include this unit in future conversion kits,” says Nick Parkinson, Soloy’s Business Development Manager.

AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of a Service Centre Agreement with UTair Aviation of Russia during an official ceremony held at MAKS 2013 today. Under the agreement UTair will act as an authorized service station, providing a comprehensive range of support and maintenance services as well as an extensive spare parts inventory for AW139 twin engine helicopters in Russia. 

Miramar, FL --  Becker Avionics announces its latest innovation in digital communication systems designed for business and commuter aircraft. The Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS6100) is now specifically tailored for pressurized fixed-wing aircraft and provides flight phone, service intercom and cabin/passenger address capabilities which are all fully integrated into the REU6100 Remote Electronic Unit (REU), a key component that powers and manages the DVCS6100 system.

Exactly two months after the award of Helicentre Aviation’s flight instructor scholarship, Captain Morgan Whiting has become the UK’s first flight instructor to complete his FI course on the Cabri G2. He passed his flight test less than a week ago and has already started instructing PPL(H) students on the company’s Cabri G2, R22 and R44 helicopters.