Saab 340

First Aviation Announces Expansion of S-70 Blackhawk Rotor Blade Capability

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Rotorcraft, Helicopters, Aircraft, Helicopter rotor, Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, Sikorsky S-64 Skycrane, Sikorsky S-92

Piedmont Propulsion's sister company Aviation Blade Services, Inc. is the leading independent MRO facility supporting Blackhawk and other legacy Sikorsky rotor blades.

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  • Piedmont Propulsion's sister company Aviation Blade Services, Inc. is the leading independent MRO facility supporting Blackhawk and other legacy Sikorsky rotor blades.
  • Paul Bolton, COO of First Aviation Services Inc., said, "Piedmont Propulsion's FAA approval for the S-70 provides our Aviation Blade Services LLC subsidiary with both surge capacity and capability to perform on some of the largest rotor blade campaigns.In addition, it provided an opportunity for Aviation Blade Services to demonstrate its third-party training and development program that we believe will provide substantial support to international operators who need to increase in country capability."
  • About Aviation Blade Services, Inc. ( www.absblade.com ) Aviation Blade Services, Inc., based in Kissimmee, Florida, is best known for its expertise in the UH-60 Blackhawk rotor blade, as well as the Sikorsky, S-55, S-58, S-61, S-62, S-64, S-70, H-3, H34, and CH-54 rotor blades, and Westland Sea King rotor blades.
  • With the most extensive library of Sikorsky rotor blade maintenance and manufacturing technical data outside of Sikorsky, ABS is the world's premier repair facility for Sikorsky rotor blades.

FINN flies again! Successful cross banding and multi-node communication shown effective in latest development test event

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Aircraft, Aviation, Signals intelligence, Synthetic aperture radar, Air Force Research Laboratory, General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, Saab Automobile, Saab 340, Vehicles

During the successful ground and flight tests, the GALT team demonstrated the airborne FINN Prototype communication gateway capabilities between ground-based communication nodes and the podded system flown on an MQ-9 surrogate (SAAB-340).

Key Points: 
  • During the successful ground and flight tests, the GALT team demonstrated the airborne FINN Prototype communication gateway capabilities between ground-based communication nodes and the podded system flown on an MQ-9 surrogate (SAAB-340).
  • The development test is the latest in a series of successful flights, using AFRL approved pods, advancing the development and maturing of the FINN capability.
  • GALT is a non-traditional, small business that delivers premier communications and command and control solutions in support of the Department of Defense.
  • GALT's combination of technical innovation and fast-paced execution unleashes new capabilities, bolsters security, and transforms information flow.

AeroCentury Corp. Announces Portfolio Updates

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Aviation, Aircraft, Airliners, Civil aircraft, Regional jet, Saab 340, Turboprop, Embraer, Régional Compagnie Aérienne Européenne, Mesaba Airlines, Saab

In years past, the Saab 340 and Fokker 50 aircraft types were the predominant aircraft types in the Companys portfolio.

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  • In years past, the Saab 340 and Fokker 50 aircraft types were the predominant aircraft types in the Companys portfolio.
  • The recently sold Saab and Fokker aircraft were the last of their respective types in the Companys portfolio.
  • The Companys portfolio currently consists of 20 aircraft, comprising Embraer ERJ-145/175 and Bombardier CRJ-700/900/1000 regional jets as well as De Havilland Q400/Q300 turboprop aircraft.
  • About AeroCentury: AeroCentury is an independent global aircraft operating lessor and finance company specializing in leasing regional jet and turboprop aircraft and related engines.

AeroCentury Corp. Completes Aircraft Sale

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Aircraft, Finance, Economy, Aircraft finance, Aircraft lease, Leasing, Saab 340, Lessor, Avation

BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AeroCentury Corp. (NYSE American: ACY), an independent aircraft leasing company, today reported the sale of one of its Saab 340BPlus aircraft, MSN 449 to K.M.R.

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  • BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AeroCentury Corp. (NYSE American: ACY), an independent aircraft leasing company, today reported the sale of one of its Saab 340BPlus aircraft, MSN 449 to K.M.R.
  • The aircraft was recently delivered to the operator in Guatemala City.
  • About AeroCentury: AeroCentury is an independent global aircraft operating lessor and finance company specializing in leasing regional jet and turboprop aircraft and related engines.
  • The Company's aircraft and engines are leased to regional airlines and commercial users worldwide.