Florida Facility Will Produce Large Aircraft Parts for Quest Kodiak Production

Daher has acquired a metallic aerostructures production and assembly facility from Triumph Group, Inc. The new location will allow Daher to bolster its Quest Kodiak aircraft operations, itself a recent addition to the company's portfolio after a purchase in 2019. The Stuart aerostructures business lies in Stuart, Florida, and is specialized in the assembly of large, complex metallic structures like wing and fuselage assemblies. Currently, the location employs 400 at the historic site 90 miles south of Cape Canaveral.

Current 5G Procedures Create Substantial Workload for FAA, and GA is Still Being Left Out in The Cold

The bungled rollout of 5G networks across the US was the subject of an NBAA statement submitted in a February 3 hearing of the Aviation Subcommittee of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. There is a good deal to criticize with the rollout, from the late reaction of aviation regulators to begging network operators for repeated postponements in an effort to belatedly address issues warned of for years beforehand. In their statement, the NBAA applauded the efforts and wariness of the FAA and administrator Steve Dickson, but also reminded them that the problem is largely one of the government's own making, as well as the relati

Carbon Neutrality Available for FBOs, Operators, as Credits for Purchase

Taking a page from competitor Shell Aviation, Phillips 66 has unveiled its own carbon offset program for FBOs and flight operators. A partnership with 4Air has opened up sales of carbon offsets for FBOs to address CO2 emissions from jet, avgas, gasoline, and diesel fuels used. Those interested can buy offsets through their Phillips relationship to go neutral in terms of their own usage, in addition to offering customer-facing offset sales through the parent program.

From 2010: Company Pioneers Alternatives For Bell 206 TR Blades

The approved part replacement business can be a tough one... especially when you're competing with the likes of mighty Bell Helicopter. But... Van Horn Aviation is one company hitting the market with what they think may be a better idea when it comes to replacement Tail Rotor blades for the Bell 206 and other popular helicopters. VHA tells Aero-TV that their 206 tail rotor blade take advantage of high-tech materials, a more efficient airfoil design, and advanced construction techniques to deliver great performance at double the life of current blades on the market.