New Installation Saves 17 Pounds Per Engine And Delivers Better Performance

Intercontinental Jet Service Corp (IJSC), Tulsa, has obtained an STC for Hartzell Propeller’s scimitar four-blade aluminum prop installations on MU-2 twin-engine aircraft. Models covered include more than 260 MU-2B, -26A, -40, -36A, and -60 aircraft built by Mitsubishi. The STC by IJSC, a Hartzell Propeller Recommended Service Facility, replaces the previous Hartzell steel hub prop installations with lighter weight aluminum hubs and blades. The new installation saves 17 pounds per engine and delivers better performance.

The F-1 Visa Program Is An Important Part Of The Equation

International students interested in doing their helicopter training in the US, just got a chance to learn in a more comprehensive licensing framework. Hillsboro Heli Academy has received approval to conduct professional helicopter pilot training in accordance with European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations. The approval comes through a partnership with Austria-based helicopter flight school RotorSky -- reportedly making them the only helicopter flight school in the US that is able to offer joint FAA/EASA training under the F-1 visa. This program offers significant time and cost savings for European students. Historically these students have needed to complete separate EA

Will Equip The eFlyer 2 & eFlyer 4

Bye Aerospace and Safran Electrical & Power have signed a Cooperation Agreement to equip the eFlyer 2 & eFlyer 4 aircraft with the ENGINeUS electric smart motors. Bye Aerospace is FAA-certifying the two-seat, all-electric eFlyer 2 for the professional flight training mission and the four-seat eFlyer 4 for air-taxi and advanced training uses.

Expanding Market Reach to Regional Jets

Spirit Aeronautics has recently completed a relocation to larger, more capable hangar facility to serve their clients more efficiently and expand their market reach. Located at Signature Flight Support's FBO at KCMH, this upgrade into a 1st class hangar facility will enable the team's expansion into higher level of aircraft maintenance and world-class avionics support.