Special RAA 2009 RAA Annual Convention, Salt Lake City, Utah Convention News
May 19, 2009 Issue 34 TUESDAY Available on the RAA website raa.org
PUBLISHED BY PRESIDENT’S COLUMN Inside: Program Guide for the Convention week AGENDA ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 21 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EXHIBIT HALL LOCATOR,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 22 Chairman’s View Despite current challenges, passengers flying on regionals reaches 159 million in 2008
On behalf of the Board of Directors publication, it’s even more important and the entire RAA staff, welcome to recognize what we collectively Welcome to the 34th RAA An- to this year’s annual convention in have accomplished over this period. nual Convention, and at the risk Salt Lake City. We’d like to thank our Together we are beating these of sounding Orwellian, we’re some 200 exhibitors and dozens of hurdles just as we’ve overcome even watching. sponsors for supporting the industry’s tougher challenges such as the post- But that’s a good thing. Because centerpiece event this year, especially September 11 decimation of the if you’re here with us in Salt Lake recognizing the trying time for us all. airline industry. City, we are going to remember Our current challenges as an Just look at the facts over these Rick Leach, RAA Chairman you, your organization — by name industry are well documented: past 15 years… and hopefully by face — and • First, the rapid escalation in fuel • The number of passengers flying pledge that RAA will go the extra costs, followed by a global recession on regional aircraft has increased What makes this Convention mile to help you succeed in the • Double digit cutbacks in capacity nearly threefold – from 57 mil- even more exciting today is the reach coming years. across the airline industry – in lion passengers in 1994 to 159 of the regional industry, with hun- It’s during the tough times the regional sector and at our million in 2008 dreds of new suppliers and manufac- that we really count on our mainline partners with whom we • Passenger load factor has in- turers from all corners of the globe, loyal supporters, and that’s what share 90% of our flights creased by half – from about 50% virtually all of them are here with is so gratifying about this year’s • A lingering credit squeeze that to nearly 74% last year us here in Salt Lake this week. And RAA Convention. Despite the pressures our ability to make the • The typical regional airliner now here’s the snapshot of the regional economy — and unlike virtually investments needed for future accommodates nearly twice the industry today: every other convention and trade growth number of passengers – from 28.6 • Our 60,000 regional employees show regardless of industry — you • Continuing need to recruit and seats to 53.7 seats per aircraft constitute more than 15% of the have helped set a new record! Not maintain a skilled workforce • The typical flight now covers total airline workforce in the US only is our hall filled withmore • Long delayed upgrade of the more than double the distance • Our 160 million annual passen- companies than last year’s success- nation’s airway and airport infra- traveled (from 208 miles to 461 gers represent nearly one out of ful IND event, we’re welcoming structure. miles), and all are on aircraft that every four passengers flying some 70 first-time exhibitors. That But as you hold in your hands are more reliable, fuel efficient, • Our 2,300 aircraft account for means more than one third of you this Regional Horizons celebrating and passenger friendly than ever some 40% of the nation’s pas- are getting your first glimpse >32 15 years of our daily convention imagined. senger fleet >30
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Gay Bastian of SkyWest and President runway and fuel management hazards; At this year’s Forum, FAA’s Jay of the board for Coordinating Agency for Supplier Evaluation (CASE), will Pardee, Director of the ASIAS team will present an overview of what ASIAS is update us on the proposed changes and lead discussion on what impact and provide the results of a study of TAWS and TCAS RA’s and what is being this could have with your vendor audit practices. done to minimize their occurrences. 9:40 am – 10:15 am 1:50 pm – 2:40 pm Inspection and Care of Aircraft Composite Structure Update on the Runway Safety’s Call to Action Initiative, Wes Howard Hall, Seattle ACO, Airframe Branch Aircraft manufacturers have increasingly turned to the use of composites Timmons, Director of FAA’s Runway Safety Team because of cost and weight savings. However, the technology for aircraft Early last year the entire aviation community participated in a number of composite structure remains non standard and proprietary. Howard Hall short term actions aimed at improving runway safety. Wes Timmons will will update us on what the FAA is doing to standardize the use and update us on the results of these short term actions and discuss other FAA maintenance of composites with particular focus on best practices the initiatives aimed at reducing risks in runway operations. airlines can use to detect hidden damage and review past reporting of 2:40 pm – 3:15 pm significant impact incidents involving composite structure. Improving your “Corporate Safety” Program Mike Garvin, Pinnacle Airlines 10:15 am – 10:30 am Mike Garvin of Pinnacle will detail what steps to take for improving your MORNING BREAK Sponsored by Embraer Corporate Safety. 10:30 am – 11:20 am 3:15 pm – 3:30 pm Update on the Airworthiness Directive (AD) Compliance Process Steve Boyd, FAA ACO AFTERNOON BREAK Sponsored by Embraer Last year thousands of flights were cancelled as a result of questions 3:30 pm – 4:10 pm regarding airline compliance with ADs. As a result of these disruptions the Takeoff and Landing Performance Assessment (TALPA) Aviation FAA’s Seattle Aircraft Certification Office (ACO) put together a “tiger team” Rulemaking Committee (ARC) Report to rapidly respond to operators’ AD compliance issues. Steve Boyd, Asst The TALPA ARC is nearly complete in releasing its recommendations to Manager for the Transport Airplane Directorate will bring us up to date on assist flight crews in assessing landing performance based on changed what the FAA is doing to assist operators with their AD compliance issues weather conditions at time of arrival. Such recommendations include a and respond to your questions for improving the AD rulemaking process. new airport runway condition assessment table and new runway condition NOTAM standards. Industry TALPA ARC members will provide an overview of 11:20 am – noon these recommendations and respond to your questions on these proposed Maintenance Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP) Mike Basehore, Program Manager for Aviation Safety Information changes. Analysis and Sharing (ASIAS) 4:10 pm – 4:30 pm Many regional airlines have implemented Maintenance ASAPs to improve Regulatory Update/Forum Wrap-up their processes and standards. Every quarter the FAA sponsors Info share RAA’s Dave Lotterer will brief you on recent regulatory changes, Commercial meetings in which the airlines share their findings derived from ASAP. Aviation Safety Team (CAST) initiatives and summarize Action Items that FAA’s Mike Basehore, Program Manager for ASIAS will summarize the resulted from forum discussions. maintenance improvements that have been shared at these meetings and For further information contact: discuss other benefits in having a robust maintenance ASAP. Dave Lotterer, Vice President-Technical Services [email protected] RAA Safety Directors Meeting AGENDA Wednesday, May 20 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT – Room 251 DE Meet with Wes Timmons, FAA Office of Runway Safety to discuss runway safety issue 8:45 am Introductions 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm 9:00 am – 10:20 am Meet with Doug Hofsass, TSA GM – Commercial Aviation to discuss general Meet with Pat Massimini and Mitch Serber of Mitre, Jay Pardee and Mike (not security sensitive) TSA security compliance issues. Bayshore of the FAA to discuss regional airline participation in ASIAS 2:20 pm – 3:00 pm participation, ASAP, FOQA programs, sharing safety findings and analysis SMS Focus Group Update; also discuss status of SMS ANPRM, and SMS ARC 10:20 am – 10:30 am Break Sponsored by Embraer 3:00 pm – 3:10 pm Break Sponsored by Embraer 10:30 am – 11:00 am 3:10 pm – 4:30 pm Meet with Peggy Gilligan, Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety (AVS) Current safety issues: to discuss FAA priorities under new administration, FAA oversight issues Industry Advisory Group for Voluntary Safety Programs- Update from Scott 11:00 am – 11:30 am Reeves, Expressjet Meet with Robert Sumwalt, NTSB Member, to discuss NTSB Hot Button 2009-04-15 Number of VDRP’s and LOI’s recommendations Accident Emergency Response Programs 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Lunch to be provided in Exhibit Hall 4:30 pm Meeting concludes For further information contact: Dave Lotterer, Vice President-Technical Services [email protected]
regional horizons | May 2009 5 RAA Regional Operations Council Meeting AGENDA Tuesday, May 19 11:00 am Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT – Room 251 CF RAA Committee Updates This meeting is open to all airlines and invited guests. Flight Technology Committee Perry Solmonson, Horizon Air Coffee will be available in the meeting room at 8:00 AM Flight Training Committee 8:30 am Jesse Childress, ASA Introductions and Convention Overview Randy Hamilton, Compass 8:40 am Dispatch Management A Simplified Look at SMS Twana Maidwell, Trans States Robert Sumwalt, Vice Chairman, NTSB Chip Durham, ExpressJet 9:40 am 11:30 am Break Round Table 10:00 am 12:00 noon John Allen, Director Aviation Flight Standards, FAA (invited) Meeting Adjourns For further information contact: Scott Foose, Viice President, [email protected]
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Wednesday, May 20 11:45 am Open Time Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT – Room 251 AB 12:00 noon Forum Adjourns This meeting is open to all airlines, exhibitors and invited guests. 12:00 noon Lunch in Exhibit Hall Coffee will be available in the meeting room at 8:00 am Flight Training Committee Agenda Flight Training Forum Agenda 1:00 pm Robert Sumwalt, Vice Chairman, NTSB 8:30 am Welcome and Introductions Jesse Childress, ASA 1:55 pm Peggy Gilligan, Randy Hamilton, Compass Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, FAA Scott Foose, RAA 2:40 pm Break Sponsored by P&W Canada 8:55 am Role of Suppliers in Committee Work 3:00 pm FAA Update Karla Cadden, ARINC/RAA Associate Members’ Council Chair Dan Jenkins, Manager Air Carriers Training Branch, FAA Industry Shout Out Rulemaking and Guidance (including N&O) Exhibitors Introduce Their Staff & Services FAA Update on MPL 9:15 am CAST’s Flight Deck Automation Work Group Age 60+ Pilot Training & Checking Requirements Recommendations Dr. Kathy Abbott 3:45 pm Human Factors Round Table – Group Discussion Chief Scientific & Technical Advisor, Is N&O pushing airlines Into AQP? Flight Deck Human Factors, FAA What skills and knowledge do pilot applicants need to have? Best practices for training professionalism, leadership, Automation Training Research Study SOP compliance Dr. Beth Lyall, Research Integrations Best practices for stalls/stick pusher/high altitude operations 9:55 am Break Best practices for runway safety 10:15 am Runway Safety Trends and Underlying Causal Factors 4:45 pm Meeting Adjourns Wes Timmons, Director of Runway Safety, FAA For further information contact: 11:00 am Airplane Upset Recovery Training and Simulator Fidelity Scott Foose, Vice President, [email protected] David Carbaugh, Boeing / CAST Co-Chair
Inflight Training Forum and Inflight Committee AGENDA Thursday, May 21 Inflight Committee Agenda Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT – Room 151 DE 12:00 noon Working Lunch & Summer Seminar Sponsored by P&W Canda This meeting is open to all airlines, exhibitors and invited guests. Diana Lundie, RAA Coffee will be available in the meeting room at 8:00 am 12:30 pm FAA Update Inflight Training Forum Agenda Jodi Baker, AFS-220, FAA Rulemaking: N&O NPRM, Min cabin crew NPRM, SMS ANPRM 8:30 am Industry Update Scott Foose, RAA Guidance: lithium batteries, infant life vest safety briefing Welcome & Introductions requirements, lithium batteries, FA flight time tracking Committee Chairs requirements, FA AQP Amy Chiappe, Republic Inflight Safety Programs: overview of FAA & Industry activities Hillarie Van Zanten, American Eagle Fatigue: CAMI survey and field study; FAA symposium follow-up Sonya Wolford, SkyWest 2:00 pm Break 8:55 am Role of Suppliers in Committee Work Karla Cadden, ARINC/RAA Associate Members Council Chair 2:20 pm Two Small Group Breakouts Exhibitor Shout Out Training and Standards Exhibitors Group Reports 9:20 am Planning for Entry into Inflight Advanced 3:15 pm Round Table Qualification Program (AQP) Training 4:30 pm Meeting Adjourns Randy Hamilton, Compass Airlines For further information contact: N&O NPRM Dave Lotterer, RAA Scott Foose, Vice President, [email protected] 10:30 am Break 10:50 am Jump Seat Agreement Challenges and Potential Solutions Latricia Gleed, SkyWest and Amy Chiappe 11:15 am ATA Cabin Operations Council Giff Beuker, Continental/ATA Cabin Ops Council Chair (invited) 11:30 am Forum Adjourns
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Passengers Airports served (calendar year 2009) • 159.32 million in 2008 • 636 US commercial airline airports are served by regional airlines (161.51 million passengers transported in 2007) down slightly from 640 in 2008 • Passenger boardings have increased more than 105% since 1999 • At 488 airports (77%) regional airlines provide the only • Regional airlines transport nearly 1 out of every 4 air travelers in scheduled service the United States • Average load factor on regional airlines in 2008 decreased slightly Code-sharing to 73.70% compared with 74.27% in 2007 • 87% of regional airline flights were operated under code-share • The top 20 regional airlines carried 95% of all regional passen- agreements in 2008 gers in 2008 Regulatory Requirements Revenue Passenger Miles (RPMs) • All airlines providing scheduled service in aircraft with 10 or (Revenue passenger-miles are a measure of the volume of air more passenger seats operate under identical FAA regulatory passenger transportation. A revenue passenger-mile is equal to requirements one paying passenger carried one mile.) • RPMs were 73.44 billion in 2008 (down from 73.59 billion in Industry and FAA growth predictions for 2025 2007) • Average seating capacity of the regional fleet is forecast to grow to 58.2 seats in 2015 and 65.4 seats in 2025 Available Seat Miles (ASMs) • Regional traffic is projected to decrease 4.5% in 2009 and 3.0% (Available seat-miles for an individual flight are the number of seats over the forecast period 2008-2025 multiplied by the distance traveled; this measure can represent overall capacity.) Source: • ASMs were 99.65 billion in 2008 (up from 99.09 billion in 2007) Regional Airline Association 4/22/09 (www.raa.org) Data provided by www.oag.com *Based on the number of carriers reporting D.O.T. Form41 Traffic
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Left: Scott Foose, Vice President of RAA the fleet, will probably have minimal impact on staffing across Right: Randy Hamilton, Director of Training at Compass Airlines the airports in the regional carrier network,” Delta Chief Execu- tive Officer Richard Anderson said during a first-quarter earnings RAA’s Flight Aviation Training Sub-Committee will continue discussion this call. He added Delta would work to mitigate any impact it does week on a general observation that runway incursions have been tied to hu- have with its regional partners. man factors and training should emphasize better flight crew task allocation as part of CRM. Solutions may be as simple as revising checklists to better Once fast-growing Republic Airways took delivery of three new sequence procedures, which could then be included in the training syllabus. 76-seat Embraer 175s in the first quarter, which it is operating These issues, as well as the FAA’s proposed overhaul of aviation regulation. for Delta Air Lines, but has no other additional aircraft scheduled Sub-parts N and O NPRM will be discussed by the full training commit- for delivery in 2009, says Bryan Bedford, Republic Airways Hold- tee during the RAA Annual Convention. ings Chief Executive Officer. In addition, three 50-seat CRJ200s Moderated by RAA Vice President Scott Foose, the committee’s leader- being operated for Continental Airlines have been removed; two ship, also including Chairman Captain Randy Hamilton (Compass), Captain were subleased outside the US and one was returned to the leas- Jesse Childerss (ASA) along with Robin Wall (SkyWest), met during the an- ing company. Republic also sold five Embraer 135s and has four nual World Airline Training and Simulation (WATS) conference in Orlando more for sale - three already under contract to be sold this quar- April 29. The format was informal, and delegates from member airlines were ter. Republic had 221 jets at the end of March, five fewer than a invited to participate in discussion of three issues important to the association year ago. Significantly, the number of 37-50 jets dropped to 91 members: the rewrite of sub-parts N (training) and O (qualifications) of Part at the end of March from 118 a year ago, while the number of 121, the impact of technology on deviations and incursions on training, and 70-plus seat aircraft totaled 130, 22 more than a year ago. identifying and incorporating lessons learned from safety reporting systems. Audience participation was lively, and delegates offered examples of how they Republic Airways Holdings has investments in and loans to had addressed their own safety issues and programmed them into training. other carriers totaling $111.5 million. They include $40 million Foose encouraged delegates to file their questions and observations to in secured debtor-in-possession financing to Frontier Airlines in RAA Vice President-Technical Services David Lotterer, who will draft consol- bankruptcy, $35 million in loans to US Airways, $25 million in idated comments on the NPRM. A survey indicated that the format for this secured loans to Midwest Airlines and a total of $11.5 million in session was widely approved and will likely be adopted for future meetings. Hawaii’s Mokulele Airlines, in which it has 50% ownership and operates four ERJ 170s. The DIP loan to Frontier comes due on December 1 or upon Frontier’s emergence from bankruptcy. “We do believe that Frontier will emerge from bankruptcy this year and remain optimistic that we will receive some measurable value for the $150 million unsecured bankruptcy claim that we cur- rently hold,” Republic CEO Bryan Bedford said. It operated 16 Embraer 170s for Frontier at one time. The loan to US Airways, for which Republic Holdings operates 67 aircraft, is scheduled to be repaid in eight quarterly installments beginning next year. It currently operates a dozen Embraer 170s for Midwest. Left: Jesse Childress, Director of Flight Training at Atlantic Southeast Airlines Right: Robin Wall , Director of Flight Operations Training at Skywest
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@ekif[lZ`e^k_\>\e$O 800.527.2531 • 512.331.5323 www.dacint.com • [email protected] 18 regional horizons | May 2009 DAC-goldfish-RAA Ann Rep-full.in1 1 12/6/06 4:19:11 PM RAA Dispatch Forum & Airline Dispatch Management Meeting Presidents’ Council AGENDA luncheon (Invited guests only) Tuesday, May 19 Thursday, May 21 Noon - 1:30 pm Salt Palace Convention Center Speaker Salt Lake City, UT – Room 150 DE Airline Dispatch Management John Nance Coffee will be available in the meeting room at 8:00 am Meeting Dispatch Forum This meeting is open to all airlines and invited guests. 12:00 noon Working Lunch This meeting is open to all airlines, exhibitors and invited guests. 12:30 pm Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) 9:00 am Welcome and Introductions for Dispatchers Twana Maidwell, Trans States Chip Durham, ExpressJet Chip Durham, ExpressJet 1:15 pm Emergency Response Procedures Industry Update Scott Foose, RAA John Nance 2:00 pm Break A pilot and a veteran Boeing Exhibitor Shout Out 737 Captain for Alaska Airlines, Exhhibitors 3:00 pm FAA Dispatch Organization Structures Nance is an internationally 9:30 am Finding Tomorrow’s Dispatchers / What and Techniques for Dispatcher recognized air safety analyst and advocate. He is best known to Skills and Knowledge Should Dispatch Workload/Schedule Management North American tv audiences as Applicants Have 3:30 pm IOSA Audit Preparation Aviation Analyst for ABC World News and Aviation Editor for 10:25 am Break 4:45 pm Round Table (including SMS) Good Morning America. An author of 19 books, Nance is a 10:45 am Regulatory Update 4:30 pm Meeting Adjourns Leo Hollis, AFS-220, FAA dynamic speaker presenting en- For further information contact: tertaining and pivotal programs 11:30 noon Forum Adjourns Scott Foose, Vice President, [email protected] on teamwork, risk management, motivation and coping with competition. &LIGHT $ECK 2ESOURCES IS NOW )-3 &LIGHT $ECK ! 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As distinctive as its crisp mountain air, Salt Lake City is truly different by nature. Much like SkyWest’s team of more than 10,000, it boasts a culture uniquely its own, with a warmth and hospitality rarely found in a metropolitan area boasting 1.8 million and growing. Downtown Salt Lake City offers fantastic shops and boutiques, exceptional dining, art galleries, aquariums, light shows and much more – all within walking distance of our convention hotels. The SkyWest PR and Marketing teams have worked with the RAA, Salt Lake City Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber, our host hotels and numerous downtown vendors to bring you an “elevated” convention experience. With its large city blocks, spacious sidewalks and free transportation throughout the downtown Chip Childs area, Salt Lake is a breeze to navigate, with something for even the most discriminating taste. You may notice President and COO some downtown construction underway near our hotels, as Salt Lake’s “Downtown Rising” construction SkyWest Airlines project is well underway for continued vitalization of the area where historic and next-century coexist with Regional Airlines Association Vice Chair eclectic appeal. This year’s golf tournament will be held at nationally-acclaimed Thanksgiving Point, hailed as one of the west’s finest courses. The premium course, designed by golf legend Johnny Miller, surrounds 55 acres of lush gardens that only Thanksgiving Point can produce. This year’s closing event at Club Elevate is a nod to the allure and inimitable appeal of aviation, and promises to be the pinnacle of the convention. I invite you to prepare for take-off for a distinct, elevated experience in SkyWest country – I’m certain you’ll want to come back for more! Best Regards, Chip Childs President and COO SkyWest Airlines Regional Airlines Association Vice Chair 444 South River Road | Saint George, Utah 84790 | www.skywest.com ITINERARY Wednesday May 20 Four floors of themed entertainment CHECK-IN Doors open at 7:00pm and food featuring Vegas-style 7pm at gambling and casino games; Los Hotel and Club Elevate located downtown Salt Lake City at 155 W 200S Angeles-style lounge; Puerto Vallarta (walking distance from the SLC Convention Center and hotels) Karaoke band; Milwaukee pool tables and foosball; and Salt Lake City ski Silent Auction to be held with all proceeds raised to support and golf games on Wii the RAA Scholarship Fund Sponsored by: Bombardier, Rockwell Collins and SkyWest Airlines ÊUÊÊAdditional support provided by Salt Lake International Airport 20 regional horizons | May 2009 RAA 2009 Annual Convention Schedule All events take place at the Salt Lake City Convention Center unless Wednesday, May 20 (cont’d) otherwise indicated 8:30 am – 4:00 pm ROOM 250 AB Tuesday, May 19 TALPA/ARC* Meeting 8:30 am – 11:30 am ROOM 251 AB 7:30 am – 5:30 pm ROOM 150 CG Flight Training Forum– See Agenda Page 9 Media Center Open Sponsored by GE Aviation 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ROOM 151 G 8:00 am – 5:00 pm SOUTH BALLROOM FOYER ATA Environmental Group Meeting Registration Open 9:00 am –11:30 am ROOM 251 DE Lanyards sponsored by ExelTech Aerospace • Badges sponsored by NAASCO • Registration Safety Directors Meeting – See Agenda Page 5 sponsored by SuperJet International • Hotel Key Cards sponsored by LodgeX Airline Solutions 9:00 am – 11:30 am ROOM 151 BC 8:00 am – 3:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE Environmental Committee Meeting – See Agenda Page 6 Exhibitor Move-In 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ROOM 250 E 8:00 am – 10:00 am HILTON HOTEL –SALON III Flight Deck Automation Work Group Associate Member Council Welcome Breakfast 10:00 am – 5:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE Breakfast Sponsored by World Fuel Services, Inc. Exhibit Hall Open 8:30 am – noon ROOM 251 CF Internet Cafe Sponsored by PowerJet Regional Operations Council – See Agenda Page 6 (Open to Airlines only) Noon EXHIBIT HALL DE Break Sponsored by EMBRAER Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall 8:30 am – 4:00 pm ROOM 250 AB Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Canada • Napkins Sponsored by Avmax Group TALPA/ARC* Meeting 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm ROOM 251 AB 9:00 am – noon ROOM 251 AB Flight Training Committee Maintenance and Operations Forum – See Agenda Page 5 Break sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Canada (Open to Airlines, Associate Members and Exhibitors) Break Sponsored by EMBRAER 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm ROOM 254 B 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ROOM 250 E Security Directors Meeting Break sponsored by EMBRAER Flight Deck Automation Work Group 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm ROOM 251 DE 10:30 am – 11:30 am ROOM 150 D Safety Meeting Break sponsored by EMBRAER Associate Member Council Meeting 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE 10:30 am – 11:30 am ROOM 151 ABC RAA “Happy Hour” in Exhibit Hall RAA Board/Presidents’ Council Meeting (Invited guests only) Based on last year’s great success, join us again for “Happy Hour” in the RAA Exhibit Hall. Refreshments Sponsored by PowerJet Drinks and light snacks throughout the hall. No other meetings, no excuses – everyone in 11:45 am – 1:15 pm ROOM 151 G the Exhibit Hall for free “Happy Hour”. Presidents’ Council Luncheon (Invited guests only) Sponsored by EMBRAER • Napkins sponsored by Avmax Group Sponsored by ATR North America 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm CLUB ELEVATE 1:30 pm – 4:15 pm ROOM 151 ABC RAA Evening Event – An Evening of Ageless Aviation RAA Board of Directors/Presidents’ Council Meeting (Invited guests only) Sponsored by Bombardier, Rockwell Collins and SkyWest Airlines Break sponsored by PowerJet • AMC Joins at 2:30 pm Additional support provided by Salt Lake International Airport 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ROOM 150 D Associate Member Council Meeting Thursday, May 21 Noon – 1:00 pm ROOM 251 DE 8:00 am – noon SOUTH BALLROOM FOYER Joint ROC and Ops/Maintenance Lunch Registration Open Lanyards sponsored by ExelTech Aerospace • Badges sponsored by NAASCO • Registration Sponsored by FlightSafety International sponsored by SuperJet International • Hotel Key Cards sponsored by LodgeX Airline Solutions Noon – 1:00 pm ROOM 254 B ATA Environmental Meeting 8:00 am – 9:00 am EXHIBIT HALL DE Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm ROOM 251 AB Sponsored by Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation • Napkins sponsored by Avmax Group RAA Maintenance and Operations Forum 8:30 am – 11:00 am ROOM 254 B (Open to Airlines, Associate Members and Exhibitors) Break Sponsored by EMBRAER Security Directors Meeting 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm ROOM 254 B 8:30 am – 11:30 am ROOM 151 DE Joint ATA and RAA Environmental Committee Meeting Inflight Forum – See Agenda Page 9 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm GENERAL SESSIONS – EXHIBIT HALL 8:30 am – 1:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE Green Pavilion Vendors Forum Exhibit Hall Open Internet Cafe sponsored by PowerJet (Open to all attendees, only Green Pavilion Vendors will be allowed to present.) 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Room 250 AB Private Exhibit Hall Walk-thru with Airline CEOs TALPA/ARC* Meeting 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE 8:30 am – 5:00 pm ROOM 254 A Exhibit Hall Open – RAA Convention Ribbon Cutting & Opening Reception Airline Industry Dangerous Goods Meeting Sponsored by PowerJet and SuperJet International • Napkins sponsored by Avmax Group 9:00 am – 11:30 pm ROOM 150 DE Airline Dispatch Forum – See Agenda Page 19 Wednesday, May 20 9:00 am – noon ROOM 151 G 7:30 am – 5:30 pm ROOM 150 CG FAA Flight Training School Session Media Center Open 9:00 am – 1:00 pm ROOM 250 EF Sponsored by GE Aviation Ramp Safety Meeting – See Agenda Page 27 8:00 am – 5:00 pm SOUTH BALLROOM FOYER 9:00 am – 5:00 pm ROOM 151 BC Registration Open Lanyards sponsored by ExelTech Aerospace • Badges sponsored by NAASCO • Registration Flight Deck Automation Work Group sponsored by SuperJet International • Hotel Key Cards sponsored by LodgeX Airline Solutions 9:30 am – 1:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL DE 7:30 am – 8:15 am EXHIBIT HALL DE Purchasing Forum Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall Box Lunch sponsored by Accessory Overhaul Group, Inc. (AOG) Sponsored by PowerJet • Napkins sponsored by Avmax Group Noon – 4:30 pm ROOM 151 DE 8:15 am – 10:00 am GENERAL SESSIONS – EXHIBIT HALL DE Inflight Committee General Session and Town Hall – Q&A “How the Industry Sees Itself Now and Lunch sponsored by Pratt & Whitney Canada Tomorrow” A panel of CEOs and senior executives from both the regional and mainline Noon - 4:30 pm ROOM 150 DE airlines answer your questions. Moderated by Mike Boyd, Boyd Group International. 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Group Aerospace Inc Aviation Srv EA Engr Universal Aero-Craft Aero Kool Green Pavilion Green Phoenix Allen Groupe, The...... 925 Inventory Locator Service, LLC...... 543 Science and Avionics Hydraulics, Nordam Corporation Elbit Tech Inc Systems Inc Aviation Srv Allied Energy Corporation ...... 123 JDA Aviation Technology Solutions...... 120 116 117 216 217 317 416 417 517 616 617 717 817 917 1017 1116 1117 Ameron Global Product Support...... 829 JetSocks, Inc...... 202 AmSafe...... 522 Kamatics Corporation...... 529 API (Aerospace Products Int.)...... 740 KB Environmental Sciences...... 119 Broadwing STS APPH Wichita, Inc...... 742 Kenyon International Emergency Services...... 106 Air Repair Applied AeroDynamics...... 102 Kilfrost, Inc...... 127 LaserShip Trax USA FlightSafety 913 1012 A-PRO (Aero Precision Repair and Overhaul)...... 911 LaserShip, Inc...... 110 Corp International A-PRO Accom- Herber Flight Deck Fokker odations ACAS Aircraft SuperJet Int'l (Aero Precis- Resources ARINC...... 618 LaserShip, Inc...... 1025 ATR North Rockwell Triumph ion Repair) Plus Int'l Service, Inc ATR Aircraft Transparencies Repair Inc...... 429 Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc...... 917 110 America, Inc Collins AAR Corp Group Inc 911 1010 1011 1110 1111 Penton Turbine CAV ATR North America, Inc...... 109 LodgeX Airline Solutions...... 804 Media/ Fuel Systems Aerospace, AV - DEC...... 1128 Lufthansa Technik Group...... 526 Air Transport / Texas Inc Aveos Fleet Performance, Inc...... 533 Machida, Inc...... 831 108 109 209 309 409 509 609 709 809 1009 1108 1109 Solutions Aviall, Inc...... 625 Magellan Group...... 427 Kenyon Int'l ExelTech Through Torrington Analytics Aerospace Dist Inc Aviation Exteriors, Inc. (AvEx)...... 104 Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation.... 1134 106 903 1106 1107 Aviation Inventory Resources...... 728 Messier Services, Inc...... 226 LodgeX Pacific Aviation Phoenix Air HRD Aero Absolute Aero Inst & Hansair DAC Crew Desser ID90 GA Telesis Airline Outfitters, Tire and Scientific Technologies Aviation Technical Advisors...... 544 Michelin Aircraft Tire...... 525 Exteriors Repair Inc Systems, Inc Aviation Avionics, Inc Logistics, Inc Louisiana Int'l Inc. 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A Sabena Technics Company...... 1100 Millennium Systems International...... 439 Inc Leasing, Inc Lubricants The Accessory ACSS Wings Interturbine Berlin- Barfield, Inc Airpac Hotel Aviatron, Premier Accessory Bill Thomas Associates, Inc...... 623 Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation...... 741 Otto Inst Shephard Saft America Overhaul an L-3 Comm Financial Logistik A Sabena Enterprises, Connections Inc Aviation Brandenburg Tech Corp BKD Aerospace Industries...... 1121 MNX Aviation Services...... 738 Group Group, Inc & Thales Co Federal Credit GMBH Technics Co Inc Bohemian Brewery...... 1036 MTU Maintenance...... 901 100 101 200 201 300 301 400 401 500 501 601 701 800 801 900 901 1001 1100 1101 Bombardier Commercial Aircraft...... 321 Nationwide Hospitality, Inc...... 443 Boyd Group International...... 632 NORDAM...... 1017 Precision Electronics...... 736 Broadwing Air Repair...... 1012 NTE Aviation, Ltd...... 524 Premier Aviation Overhaul Center, Inc...... 900 Attendee Entrance Brothers Aviation Maintenance Service...... 103 OAG...... 830 Professional Aircraft Accessories, Inc...... 928 Burns & McDonnell Engineering...... 125 Off the Wall Products...... 1034 RAA Associate Member Council...... 645 Camtronics...... 1122 Otto Instruments and Avionics...... 101 RAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium...... 703 CAV Aerospace, Inc...... 1108 Pacific Propeller International...... 729 Radixx International, Inc...... 545 Clariant Corporation...... 302 Pacific Scientific Aerospace...... 1104 Ramco Systems...... 828 CMC Electronics...... 737 Passur Aerospace...... 540 Raytheon Airline Aviation Services...... 1118 Collateral Verifications LLC...... 1138 Penton Media/Air Transport World/SpeedNews.... 108 RCI Safety...... 1003 Component Control...... 945 Phoenix Air Repair, Inc...... 105 RCM Aeroservices...... 834 Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd...... 936 Phoenix Aviation Services...... 616 Rockwell Collins...... 409 Crew Outfitters, Inc...... 805 Piedmont Aviation Component Services...... 523 Rolls-Royce...... 425 DAC International Inc...... 705 PowerJet...... 617 Saab...... 601 Desser Tire and Rubber Company, Inc...... 904 PPG Aerospace...... 417 Sabre Airline Solutions...... 416 EA Engineering Science and Technology, Inc...... 117 Pratt & Whitney Canada ...... 501 Saft America, Inc...... 301 ECS - Electronic Cable Specialists...... 319 Precise Flight Inc...... 943 SAI/Drake - AMETEK MRO...... 1039 22 regional horizons | May 2009 2010 Booth Sales Office Wabash Aviation Radixx Millennium RAA Assoc The Leather Component Wheel and Technical Int'l Inc International Member Collection Brake, Inc Advisors Council Control 445 544 545 644 645 744 945 Aerotec Int'l 1145 Alcohol & Inventory Nationwide Aero APPH Mitsubishi Precise Hospitality Drug Testing Locator Express Inc Wichita, Flight Inc Srv LLC Service Inc Aircraft Corp 443 542 543 642 643 742 943 1041 Mile High Passur Hawker Marketing Aerospace Pacific API Inc Aerospace 441 540 541 640 641 740 741 Millennium FAA FAA MNX SAI/Drake- Collateral TBM, Inc. Stratford Systems Int'l NextGen Runway Aviation Bridge, Inc AMETEK Verifications Saftey Services MRO LLC 439 538 539 638 639 738 939 1038 1039 1138 Woodward FAA Aero CMC Texas Air Comtek Airport Bohemian Maintenance Advanced MPC Systems FAA/ Electronics Composites Seating Brewery Desk Service Operation Group Gentz Structures Alliance Surveillance Industries, 437 536 & Broadcast 636 637 736 737 836 LLC 936 937 1036 1037 1136 FAA Satellite Services Aero-Mach Global U.S. Meggitt Skyservice Schneller RCM Aerospace Saywell Off the Wall Aircraft Navigation Labs, Inc LLC Aeroservices Airmotive General Corporation Int'l Inc Products GSE Braking 435 534 535 634 635 734 735 834 835 934 935 1034 Alley Hometown 1035 1134 Session Aveos Fleet Boyd Group All Weather, Vision Performance Alley Airport International Inc Aerospace 533 632 633 732 EMTEQ- Ground Houston ACE-Applied Airworthy Avion Zodiac Srv Sterling Machida, FLYHT Family of Graphics Support Airport Americas Courier OAG Composites (Aero Aerospace Companies Equipment System Inc Engineering Mechanical Industries 6' 130 431 Lufthansa 531 630 631 730 731 830 831 930 Prize Area 1031 1130 Technik Winnipeg Pacific RAMCO Ameron Professional 6' ATR Aircraft Kamatics Airport Aviation Aerox- Group Airports Councils Inventory Propeller Systems Global Aircraft AV-DEC Transparen- Corporation change cies Repair Authorities International Resources Int'l LLC Corporation Product Accessories Auction Silent 429 529 628 629 728 729 828 829 928 929 1029 1128 Messier Magellan Kilfrost, Aerosim Inc. Services Aircraft Srv ETUG, Tech LLC 127 226 427 526 Burns & Zip-Chem NTE Michelin Aviall The Allen Empire McDonnell Rolls-Royce Aviation, LaserShip Products Aircraft Tire Aerosources Groupe Aerospace Engineering Ltd Inc Srv Inc Midwest Aviation Bombardier Aero Represen- 124 Support, Inc 125 224 425 524 525 625 Wencor Inc. 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Group Aerospace Inc Aviation Srv EA Engr Universal Aero-Craft Aero Kool Green Pavilion Green Phoenix Science and Avionics Hydraulics, Nordam Corporation Elbit Tech Inc Systems Inc Aviation Srv 116 117 216 217 317 416 417 517 616 617 717 817 917 1017 1116 1117 Broadwing STS Air Repair LaserShip Trax USA FlightSafety 913 1012 Corp International A-PRO Accom- Herber Flight Deck Fokker odations ACAS Aircraft SuperJet Int'l (Aero Precis- Resources ATR North Rockwell Triumph ion Repair) Plus Int'l Service, Inc 110 America, Inc Collins AAR Corp Group Inc 911 1010 1011 1110 1111 Penton Turbine CAV Media/ Fuel Systems Aerospace, Air Transport / Texas Inc 108 109 209 309 409 509 609 709 809 1009 1108 1109 Solutions Kenyon Int'l ExelTech Through Torrington Analytics Aerospace Dist Inc 106 903 1106 1107 LodgeX Pacific Aviation Phoenix Air HRD Aero Absolute Aero Inst & Hansair DAC Crew Desser ID90 GA Telesis Airline Outfitters, Tire and Scientific Technologies Exteriors Repair Inc Systems, Inc Aviation Avionics, Inc Logistics, Inc Louisiana Int'l Inc. Solutions Inc Rubber Co Aerospace (ID90T) 104 105 204 205 304 305 404 705 804 805 904 1005 1104 1105 Applied Brothers Jetsocks, Clariant Specmat Aero Parts Pratt & RAA Drug Soundair Aerospace Sky Harbour Aero Aviation Corporation Abso & Alcohol Repair Dynamics, RCI Safety Aerotechnics Aircraft Inc Tech Inc Standard Mart, Inc Whitney Inc MTU Dynamics Maintenance Aerospace Aero Saab Aircraft Tesing Group Exxon Mobil 102 103 202 Welding, 302 303 402 502 Canada 703 802 Aviation 902 Maintenance 1003 1102 1103 Inc Leasing, Inc Lubricants The Accessory ACSS Wings Interturbine Berlin- Barfield, Inc Airpac Hotel Aviatron, Premier Accessory Otto Inst Shephard Saft America Overhaul an L-3 Comm Financial Logistik A Sabena Enterprises, Connections Inc Aviation Brandenburg Tech Corp Group Group, Inc & Thales Co Federal Credit GMBH Technics Co Inc 100 101 200 201 300 301 400 401 500 501 601 701 800 801 900 901 1001 1100 1101 Attendee Entrance Saywell International, Inc...... 935 STG Aerospace, Inc...... 517 US Airmotive GSE...... 1035 Schneller, Inc...... 735 Stratford Bridge, Inc...... 1038 Vision Aerospace, Inc...... 732 Semler Industries Inc...... 116 STS Aviation Group...... 913 VLS Recovery Services LLC...... 122 Shephard Group, The...... 200 Superjet International Spa (formerly Sukhoi Wabash Wheel and Brake, Inc...... 445 Sky Harbour Aircraft...... 1103 Civil Aircraft Company)...... 609 Wencor, Inc...... 723 Skyservice...... 435 TBM, Inc...... 939 Wings Financial Federal Credit Union...... 701 SkyVantage Airline Solutions...... 423 Texas Air Composites...... 836 Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Solutions Through Analytics, Inc...... 1107 theleathercollection...... 744 International Airport...... 628 Soundair Repair Group, LLC...... 802 Torrington Distributors...... 1005 Woodward MPC...... 437 Specmat Technologies, Inc...... 303 Trax USA Corp...... 309 World Courier...... 1019 Spectralux Corporation ...... 220 Triumph Group, Inc...... 809 Zip - Chem Products...... 224 StandardAero...... 401 Turbine Fuel Systems/Texas Pneumatics...... 1009 Zodiac Services Americas LLC...... 730 Sterling Courier...... 731 Universal Avionics Systems Corporation...... 216 regional horizons | May 2009 23 CELEBRATING YEARS 1994 Reno, NV 1995 • RAA Chairman Jerry Atkin of San Antonio, TX 1998 SkyWest invited discussion on • Safety issues and the need to Minneapolis, MN the proposed single rule for be pro-active in public relations • Airlines and suppliers alike em- scheduled air carriers, a move to dominate the agenda after a brace the entrance of regional consolidate Part 135 and 121 op- winter of commuter accidents jet service with unbridled erations under one set of rules. that prompted a decline in traffic. fervor. Continental Express and • Slots are a hot commodity in • Continental Express President Delta Connection Comair are the airline industry with the Jonathan Ornstein announced a set to go all jet in the near fu- Clinton Administration order- $105 million order for 25 Beech ture. American Eagle launched ing an internal study of the 1900Ds. ERJ-145 service, and Mesaba High Density Airports. • Bombardier readies to launch continues to grow its Avro RJ • A turboprop versus turbofan de- its new Dash 8-400 and Cana- fleet. Bombardier expanded bate is discussed with a new breed dair Regional Jet stretch CRJ-X its presence at Atlantic Coast of 70-seat turboprops entering at the end of the year. Airlines and USAirways Express. the market in the late 1990s. Cur- Embraer has just rolled out its rently, six are under development 1996 37-seat RJ. or on the drawing board. Orlando, FL • Fairchild Aircraft announced its 1999 Top active in-service US scheduled passenger regional aircraft acquisition of Dornier Luftfahrt, Phoenix, AZ including the 228 and 328 Year Manufacturer Aircraft Type Total Average Total • As the regional airline industry Aircraft Seats Seats programs. prepares for the millennium, re- 1994 British Aerospace Jetstream 31/32 233 19 4,427 • “Before the 145 actually flew, gional jet orderbooks continue 1995 Raytheon Beech 1900 262 19 4,978 the industry thought the EMB to grow. This year’s convention 1996 Raytheon Beech 1900 285 19 5,415 145 would be the Chevy version highlights the debut of two 1997 Raytheon Beech 1900 269 19 5,111 of the regional jet, while the new 30-seat baby jets—Em- 1998 Raytheon Beech 1900 253 19 4,807 CRJ was the Cadillac version. braer’s ERJ 135 and Fairchild’s 1999 Saab 340A/B 279 35 9,765 Now that people have seen the 328JET at a time when opportu- 2000 Saab 340A/B 267 35 9,345 aircraft and have flown on it, nities have never been greater 2001 Bombardier CRJ100/200 273 50 13,650 they think the 145 is a Mer- 2002 Bombardier CRJ100/200 342 50 17,100 for larger regional jets in North cedes and the CRJ a Cadillac.” 2003 Bombardier CRJ100/200 460 50 23,000 America. Embraer President Sam Hill. 2004 Bombardier CRJ100/200 616 50 30,800 2005 Bombardier CRJ100/200 715 50 35,750 2000 1997 San Antonio, TX 2006 Bombardier CRJ100/200 695 50 34,750 Reno, NV • RAA celebrates its 25th year 2007 Bombardier CRJ100/200 685 50 34,250 • The Regional Jet phenomenon as the regional jet explosion 2008 Bombardier CRJ100/200 677 50 33,850 grows as the merits of fast continues apace. Member air- 2009 Bombardier CRJ100/200 663 50 33,150 propfans versus turbofans are lines take delivery of new RJs, Source: OAG Fleet iNET March 30, 2009 debated. “The facts support *Based on January 1 of each year; Excludes piston aircraft including Atlantic Coast’s first that the continued investment Fairchild 328JET, Express Airlines TotalTotal Number number of Turboprops of turboprops and Regional and regionalJets jets in RJs are changing the industry 2,000 I’s first Canadair CRJ and Mesa’s Turboprop Regional Jet for the better,” Will Wrightson 1,800 first Embraer 145. While the es- of Alex Brown & Sons opines. 1,600 tablished RJ manufacturers talk 1,400 While Mike Boyd offers that the confidently about the market 1,200 industry is seeing a repeat of the for 90+ seaters, hopeful that 1,000 1950s/early 1960s where the fuel 800 pilot scope clauses will loosen, efficiencies of the turboprops 600 Boeing joined the ranks and prevailed over small jets, only to 400 pushed its 717 at the Conven- 200 be succeeded by a new genera- tion. 0 tion of jet aircraft. 1994 1999 2004 2009 24 regionalregional horizons || May 2009 900 Airports with Regional Service 800 Airports with only Regional Service 700 600 500 400 300 200 100 0 1994 1999 2004 2009 Snapshots – Top 5 regional airports (based on total departures) 2006 1994 1999 Dallas, TX Share Share 2008 # of Reg # of Reg Code Airport Name Reg Code Airport Name Reg • ”Keeping costs in check” is the Dep Dep Indianapolis, IN Dep Dep overriding message from RAA • Fuel costs and consolidation LAX Los Angeles(Intl) CA 119,983 36.2% CVG Cincinnati(Intl) OH 120,423 59.4% Chairman Jeff Pinneo, add- remain the dominate conven- DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth(Intl) TX 115,021 28.7% DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth(Intl) TX 119,999 30.4% ing “it’s the only way we will tion theme. With a struggling BOS Boston(Intl) MA USA 102,607 45.8% IAD Washington(Dulles) DC 118,378 58.6% continue to be an attractive national economy, an outdated ORD Chicago(O’Hare) IL 85,667 21.2% LAX Los Angeles(Intl) CA 107,900 29.5% component in our partners’ airport and air traffic infrastruc- CVG Cincinnati(Intl) OH 81,246 52.8% ORD Chicago(O’Hare) IL 102,013 23.3% gameplans and our best hope ture and misguided efforts to Total Number of Turboprops and Regional Jets 2004 2009 for continued and growing return to the failed concept of Share Share2,000 # of Reg # of Reg prosperity.” Code Airport Name Reg Code Airport Name Reg Turboprop congestionRegional pricing,Jet notes Chair- Dep Dep 1,800 Dep Dep man Bryan Bedford. ORD Chicago(O’Hare) IL 196,110 40.8% ORD Chicago(O’Hare) IL 209,514 51.7%1,600 2007 • Building on its reputation as an 1,400 CVG Cincinnati(Intl) OH 174,331 74.7% ATL Atlanta (Intl) GA 200,076 42.2% Memphis, TN industry support provider, Saab 1,200 DFW Dallas/Ft. Worth(Intl) TX 154,805 40.2% IAH Houston (G.Bush Intl) TX 147,537 56.1% • President Roger Cohen attends outlined its potential to provide ATL Atlanta(Intl) GA 147,838 31.6% CLT Charlotte NC 134,890 57.7%1,000 his first RAA Convention and Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation IAD Washington(Dulles) DC 137,347 69.8% DEN Denver(Intl) CO 117,167 39.3%800 Chairman Paul Foley notes that with support of its 70- to 90-set Source: OAG Schedules as of 3/30/09 600 US regionals set a record by MRJ program. 400 carrying more than 153 million • Sukhoi and SuperJet execu- 2003 200 passengers. tives announce the SuperJet 0 • Regionals continue to thrive 100 will fly for the first time Phoenix, AZ 1994 1999 2004 2009 2001 • Some 54 airline member carriers because of their “unwavering within 30 days. Tampa, FL gather in Phoenix with an upbeat focus on costs,” says Bombar- dier Regional Aircraft President • Consolidation in the market- feeling as a result of the relaxation Steve Ridolfi. place continues to reduce the in scope clause restrictions and the number of regional airlines in expansion in regional flying. The 2000 from well over 200 in the move is one that is fueling much late 1970s, RAA Chairman Andy greater interest in the new larger Total Regional service – airport summary Price tells attendees. 70-seat regional jets. 900 • The RAA Board agreed to Airports with Regional Service 800 support a Regional Jet Service 2004 Airports with only Regional Service Initiative – a pro-active cam- St. Louis, MO 700 paign promoting the continued • The emergence of a new breed 600 growth of RJ operations. of airline — a hybrid, low cost 500 regional carrier flying regional 400 2002 jets looks set to revolutionize 300 the industry with Independence Nashville, TN 200 • Marking the first new regional Air the first of several airlines to 100 jet order since September 11, charter new territory. • “The future looks very bright, 0 ASA announced it will exercise 1994 1999 2004 2009 three of its Bombardier CRJ200 but we have to get our costs down,” underlines RAA Chair- options. RAA 15-year industry statistics • Continuing to support a man and President and CEO of 1994 1999 2004 2008 140-strong ATR fleet in the US, Pinnacle Airlines Phil Trenary. Carriers Operating 129 95 74 68 the manufacturer announced Passengers Enplaned (millions) 57.83 77.55 134.52 159.32 the sale of 13 new ATR-500 2005 Revenue Passenger Miles (billions) 12.00 21.25 55.75 73.44 series to six operators. Cincinnati, OH Available Seat Miles (billions) 23.86 37.17 81.97 99.65 • “Regional carriers play an even Average Load Factor 50.3% 57.2% 68.0% 73.7% more important role strength- Departures Completed (millions) 4.70 4.45 5.26 5.04 ening the network of major car- Average Passenger Trip Length (miles) 208 274 414 461 riers despite dramatic rising fuel Average Seating Capacity 28.6 38.7 47.0 53.7 prices, changing fare structures Fleet Flying Hours* (thousands) 3,857 3,852 5,149 5,454 and climbing load factors,” says Source: OAG Analysis using OAG Form41 and Commuter iNET RAA Chairman Peter Bowler. *Used airborne hours instead of block hours to due to historical reporting limitations regional horizons | May 2009 25 More Than 1 Million Hours of Training Annually Authorized Training for Enhancing Safety by Delivering Superior Training in the Areas That Matter Most Some of the Most Popular Regional Aircraft Quality s Value s Service s Technology Programs Tailored to Your Individual Needs Exceptional Overall Value eLearning Convenience Training to Proficiency 3,000 Highly Qualified Instructors Outstanding Customer Service Emphasizing Human Factors and Crew CHECK OUT THE FLIGHTSAFETY Resource Management Professional Training for More Than 140 Aircraft Models World’s Largest Fleet of Full Flight Simulators Dedicated to Enhancing Safety Since 1951 When you choose to train with FlightSafety for the majority of aircraft manufacturers, Worldwide Network of International, you leverage the unmatched including ATR, Bombardier, Embraer, 40 Learning Centers resources of a world leader in aviation training. 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They also encouraged us to participate in their annual ATA/FAA Human Factors meeting, see: KB Environmental Sciences, Inc. 21st Annual FAA/ATA International Human Factors Symposium to be held in San Diego, California on Sept. Kilfrost Limited 1-3, 2009 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. For all the latest information on the Symposium including registration go to Semler Industries Inc. www.airlines.org/2009hfsymposium. VLS Recovery For further information contact: Dave Lotterer, Vice President-Technical Services [email protected] regional horizons | May 2009 27 NOW flying on the all-new Superjet 100. Making history with the SaM146. On May 19, 2008 the SaM146-powered Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft completed its first flight at Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Russia. PowerJet and its teams are proud to have contributed to this historic event and would like to congratulate all of those who have helped to make the Superjet 100 such a success. Setting a new standard in the regional jet market, the SaM146 is definitely the way forward. For further information visit www.powerjet.aero PowerJet is a joint venture between Snecma (Safran group, France) and NPO Saturn (Russia). Propulsion Solutions 28 regional horizons | May 2009 2009 RAA Annual Convention May 18-21, 2009 Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT Exhibitor descriptions AAR Corporation Accessory Technologies Corp. Aero Kool Corporation Booth # 709 Booth # 1001 Booth # 1116 AAR provides a wide range of products and services for Accessory Technologies Corp. is an FAA/ EASA approved AERO KOOL Corporation celebrates its 50th year in business the aerospace and defense industry that includes supply accessory repair facility. We service Pneumatic valves, (1959-2009 ). Aero Kool provides component services chain programs; MRO services; aircraft sales and leasing; Electro-mechanical actuators and Electrical components. covering repairs, overhauls, exchanges and outright sales for and manufactured parts, structures and systems. We help Our philosophy is to lower our clients cost per flight hour commercial, regional, military and corporate aircraft applica- customers control costs and operate efficiently while and increase the on wing time of the component. We are tions. We are an FAA, EASA and ISO 9001-2000/AS9100 ensuring the highest levels of quality, service and safety. able to accomplish this with our focused capability and certified facility. Specialize in overhauls of airframe and adept technical staff. engine accessories. AERO KOOL’s Logistic Division provides Abso a one-stop logistic center for component outsourcing. AERO Booth # 402 Accommodations Plus International KOOL’s manufacturing division designs and manufactures Abso combines leading-edge technology with personal ser- Booth # 1010 replacement piece parts under FAA-PMA authority. vice to streamline talent management and HR processes. API is a full service travel management company that With over a decade of expertise in aviation, we access simplifies the end to end management of crew layover ac- Aero Parts Mart, Inc records at the source — including the FAA — to deliver commodations. As the only travel management company Booth # 502 accurate background searches and DOT drug testing results endorsed by IATA, our state-of-the-art systems and global Aero Parts Mart (APM) is a provider of high quality FAA PMA for airlines, air cargo and air medical transport companies. relationships streamline crew travel in destinations on parts for all CRJ, ERJ, Saab, ATR, Avro, Dash 8 and Q400 a single and network basis to significantly reduce crew regional aircraft. APM products encompass a wide range of Absolute Aviation Services expenses. parts including but not limited to cables, lenses, struts, hold Booth # 205 open rods, springs, machined parts, interior parts, gas springs Absolute Aviation is an FAA/EASA certified maintenance, ACE - Applied Composites Engineering and rods. In addition, APM Distribution Services is a supplier repair and engineering facility specializing in simple, cost- Booth # 930 of rotables and expendables for the regional airlines. effective Product Improvement Repair Solutions; especially ACE is AS9100, ISO 9001 an FAA repair station high-removal and high-cost applications. We engineer repair (#E1GR091O), as well as EASA approved. Specializing in Aero-Craft Hydraulics, Inc. solutions for avionics/electrical components and accessories engineering, manufacturing and repairing composite and Booth # 317 using the most reliable and cost-effective options improving sheet-metal structures, ACE is experienced in dealing with Aero-Craft Hydraulics, Inc. Worldwide Customer Support, reliability and reducing repair costs. military, commercial and corporate aerospace/aviation 46 plus years servicing aircraft hydraulic components in needs. Our experience allows us to respond to virtually ATA Chapters 27,29,32,36,52,73 & 78. Our customer ACAS Landing Gear any requirement, including TRANSMISSIVITY testing. service support focus is driven by Aero-Craft Hydraulics’s Booth # 1011 corporate-wide ISO philosophy of continuous improvement ACAS Landing Gear Services will always do our best to ACSS - Aviation Communication and and a focus on customer satisfaction. Quality first with provide your company with the level of performance you Surveillance Systems excellent turn times! expect and deserve with a mutually benefiting business an L-3 Communication and Thales Co. relationship. It gives me immense pleasure to introduce Booth # 500 Aero-Mach Labs, Inc. ourselves as one of the leading aerospace industry Phoenix-based ACSS, an L-3 Communications and Thales Booth # 734 overhaul landing gear shop. Our experience and good Company, is a leader in avionics systems that increase Aero-Mach Labs, Inc. is an FFA/EASA certified repair facil- reputation have enabled us to gather a vast patronage of safety, situational awareness and efficiency for aircraft op- ity. Additionally, Aero-Mach is AS9100/ISO9001 registered. airlines all over the world; our company is a highly quali- erators, with expertise in the areas of TCAS, TAWS, Mode Aero-Mach provides sales, service, exchange, design, and fied landing gear shop with in-depth aircraft components S Transponders and ADS-B. To learn more about ACSS, manufacturing solutions for instrument classes I thru IV, knowledge and an extensive experience, with Boeing clas- please visit the company’s web site at www.acss.com. and for fuel system components and accessories. sic, New Gen, Douglas, Fokker, Messier Dowty, Jetstream. ACAS Landing Gear Services provides excellent rated Aero Express, Inc. AeroSafe Products customer services in today’s rapidly changing aerospace Booth # 642 Booth # 121 industry; with excellent quality, and fast delivery; exceed- Aero Express sells new and used avionics and instrument AeroSafe manufacturers and distributes specialty “green ing our clients’ expectations. test equipment both for the ramp and bench environment. technology “cleaning products for aircraft and ground sup- We buy, sell, trade, lease and rent these items, including port equipment. In addition AeroSafe distributes the Elixair Accel Aviation Accessories, LLC RVSM, Mode “S” and TCAS solutions. family of Polysulphide and RTV sealant removers and the Booth # 923 Boeing approved scrappers and sharpening system. AeroSafe Accel Aviation (www.accelaviation.com) is an FAA certi- Aero Instruments & Avionics, Inc. also is the master distributor for Purogene the #1 potable fied repair station located in Ft Myers, FL and has been Booth # 304 water disinfection product and PASS dispensing equip- doing business for over 13 years. Accel only services en- Aero Instruments and Avionics proudly announce our ment. Come also to discuss the newest in aircraft beverage gine and airframe fuel components. Our capabilities cover newest support addition for the Honeywell MK V and MK dispensing system from MBS. It’s a soda fountain system in the JT8D, JT9D, CFM56, V2500, PW2000 & PW4000, CF6, VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. We are the sky that eliminates cans and bottles on aircraft! CF34 and APU fuel controls and fuel components. one of the first repair centers to offer test and repair ca- pability for this key item. We are one of the world’s largest Aerosim Technologies Accessory Overhaul Group Inc. independent ATE testing facilities. Booth # 1125 Booth # 400 Aerosim’s FlightLine™ concept, featuring simulation based Besides offering reliable repair and overhaul on brakes, courseware, lifts the burden of creating and supporting wheels, starter/generators, beacons, blowers and batteries 100% of your ground school training. We deliver a complete, at their Griffin (Atlanta), GA site, Accessory Overhaul customized solution for initial, recurrent and requalifica- Group has facilities in Honolulu, HI and Phoenix, AZ. tion training curriculum. FlightLine can be deployed in the Check the web site at www.aogatlanta.com for details on classroom, CBT lab, or via distance learning (web, CD-ROM, the many services we can offer you! USB drive, laptop). regional horizons | May 2009 29 <1 Chairman’s view Wednesday May 20 • A full 50% of the nation’s scheduled flights are operated 8:15 am-10:00 am by regional airlines, and in the Salt Palace • Most importantly, regional airlines serve 636 com- All RAA attendees are invited to attend the Convention Center mercial airports across the country, with 488 of those Annual Convention General Session Exhibit Hall communities served exclusively by regional airlines. Town Hall Q&A That’s a full 77% of the country served exclusively by “How the Industry Sees Itself regionals – a percentage that has increased over the past year despite the cutbacks in flights and service across the country. Today and Tomorrow” While we’ve come a long way over the past 15 years, we’ve still got more to accomplish, and we want your help. A panel of CEOs and senior Moderated by executives from both the Mike Boyd For this reason, I strongly encourage each of you to attend Boyd Group regional and mainline carriers International Wednesday’s main general session where major and airline will answer your questions. executives will take your questions during a “Town Hall” style Q&A session delving into the topic “How the Indus- Participants include: try Sees Itself Today and Tomorrow”. Moderated by nation- ally recognized consultant Mike Boyd, hear and question regional execs Republic Airways President Bryan Bedford, SkyWest President Chip Childs and Cape Air President Dan Wolf, and network airline officials Don Bornhorst of Bryan Bedford Russell “Chip” Childs Cindy Szadokierski Delta Connection, Dion Flannery of USAirways Express President, Republic Airways President, SkyWest Airlines Vice President Operations and Planning, United Express and Cindy Szadokierski of United Express. So, once again, welcome! I hope you will find this con- vention to be our best and most productive yet, and I look forward to spending time with you. Don Bornhorst Dion Flannery Dan Wolf Senior Vice President, Vice President, US Airways and President, Cape Air Delta Connection President, US Airways Express Rick Leach Navigating Your Performance Our suite of business solution services includes: • data entry • data management • data mining and analysis • reliability and maintenance enhancement support • operational and technical evaluations 89 Mojave Cres., Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1R7 T. 905.264.7501 F. 905.264.7856 www.rcmaeroservices.com 30 regional horizons | May 2009 Chairman’s view EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Aerosource, Inc. Aircraft Propeller Service, Inc. All Weather, Inc. Booth # 622 Booth # 218 Booth # 633 Aerosource Inc. is an OEM of Air Driven Technology and “APS” is a dedicated airline support facility that special- All Weather, Inc. is the preferred development partner of an industry leader specializing in MRO services for RATs izes in turbo-propellers, governors and accessories. In the FAA, providing reliable, high accuracy ASOS, AWOS, and ADGs for operators of Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier business since 1953, we continue to provide service and and AWSS aviation weather systems. and military aircraft. Our state-of-the-art facility is an sales support for Hamilton Sundstrand, Dowty, Hartzell, FAA/EASA Class 1, 2 & 3 certificated repair station, spe- McCauley, Goodrich, Woodward, Rapco, Lermer and Allied Energy Corporation cializing in generators, IDGs and hydraulics for all aircraft MAPCO products. Recently, PCUs have been added as part Booth # 123 types. Our customer service is second to none, and we of a more extensive exchange inventory. Allied Energy Corporation based in Birmingham, AL, serves offer PMA parts, DER repairs and engineering support. the aviation industry through the reclamation of off- Airline Component Parts, Inc. specification jet fuel. Allied also manufactures biodiesel Aerospace Dynamics Booth # 222 which meets the requirements for VALE emissions reduc- Booth # 902 We are a repair station in the DFW area. We specialize tion credits and may also qualify for PFC and AIP funding Aerospace Dynamics, Inc. is an FAA, EASA, ISO approved in the repair and recertification of small parts, such as of dispensing equipment. Repair Station located in Orlando, Florida. We specialize temperature switches, pressure switches, fire loops, head- in the overhaul, repair and testing of aircraft component sets and things of this nature. We do work for numerous Ameron Global Product Support with service you can count on. All overhauled components regional carriers. We would like the opportunity to help Booth # 829 have a two year 2000 Hr. warranty from time of installa- save you money. Ameron Global Product Support (AGPS) distributes FAA- tion and a five-year shelf life. PMA Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Components that include: Airpac Enterprises, Inc. Fire Extinguishers, Cartridges, Rupture Discs, Fill Fittings Aerospace Welding Inc Booth # 1101 and Pressure Gauges. AGPS also distributes FAA-PMA Booth # 201 As an FAA/EASA approved repair station, Airpac special- Pilot Mask Components. AGPS operates Three FAR Part In business since 1980, our company specializes in the izes in interior refurbishment and modification. We service 145 Repair Stations servicing Aircraft Fire Extinguishers, fabrication and repair of structural, mechanical and any all passenger and crew seating; our thermoforming Oxygen Cylinders and Regulators, Pilot Masks and other other metallic aircraft and/or engines parts with a staff capabilities enable us to provide the highest quality seat safety equipment. www.ameronglobal.com. of over 100 employees. Components repairs include overhauls and hard-to-find spare parts. Airpac offers cost- engine hot section, APUs, exhaust systems, jet pipes, effective solutions to updating interiors including dress AmSafe ducting, tubing, engine mounts, landing gears, heaters, cover design and fabrication. Booth # 522 tanks, flap tracks, exhaust rings, blankets, heat shields, Amsafe Bridport, an authorized stocking distributor for etc. Our processes include a full range of welding, such Airport Seating Alliance many of the world’s leading manufacturers of aircraft as tig, seam, spot, brazing, micro spot combined with our Booth # 937 parts, is recognized as one of the world’s prime suppliers abilities for sheet metal, NDT, machining as well as four Airport Seating Alliance manufactures, imports and distrib- to commercial airlines (major/regional), maintenance fa- fully robotized coating systems (HVOF, Plasma) www. utes multi-purpose public seating and passenger seating cilities, aircraft manufacturers & lease/finance companies aerospacewelding.com for waiting areas at airports, train stations, bus terminals worldwide for : antennas, cargo nets, communications, and hospitals worldwide. Airport Seating Alliance has fur- electrical components, filters (fluid/air), lighting, safety Aerotec International nished airports, train stations, hospitals and bus stations products, smoke curtains and batteries. Booth # 1041 with high quality seating for many years. We are unique Phoenix, Arizona-based, Aerotec International Inc. is the in this market. Airport Seating Alliance offers the widest API (Aerospace Products Int.) largest independent company to specialize in the main- range of Airport Seats and Public Seats anywhere. Booth # 740 tenance, repair and overhaul of Honeywell and Hamilton API is the leading provider of innovative distribution, Sundstrand Auxiliary Power Unit. Extensive in-house ca- Airports Council International - North supply chain & MRO services for the aviation industry. pabilities include repair of piece parts/components, LRUs, America API is OEM-authorized to distribute aircraft parts and ACMs and generators. Aerotec offers T&M or PBH services, Booth # 629 accessories to manufacturers, maintenance providers APU sales and lease support. The Airports Council International – North America and operators of some of the most widely used military, represents local, regional and state governing bodies commercial, & regional aircraft. API offers worldwide Aerotechnics, Inc. that own and operate commercial airports in the United customer service 24x7x365 through strategically located Booth # 1102 States and Canada. The mission of ACI-NA is to advocate distribution centers & partnerships worldwide. Please visit Aerotechnics, Inc. is an FAA Certified Part 145 Repair policies and provide services that strengthen the ability of our web site: www.apiworldwide.com Station specializing in nondestructive testing (NDT) commercial airports to serve their passengers, customers services and consultation for commercial, regional and and communities. APPH Wichita, Inc. corporate aviation. The leadership of Aerotechnics are Booth # 742 ASNT Level 3 certified and, together with a full staff of Airworthy Aerospace Industries, Inc. APPH, part of the BBA Aviation Group, designs and Level 2 technicians, have decades of commercial aircraft Booth # 1130 manufactures hydraulic systems, mechanical systems and experience. At Airworthy Aerospace, we provide a wide range of landing gears for the worlds’ aircraft. From design through products and value-added services for the aviation/aero- manufacture to supply, service and support, repair and Aeroxchange space industry. Airworthy Aerospace serves its customers overhaul, the APPH Groups’ products are at the forefront Booth # 1029 through two operating segments: maintenance, repair and of the worlds’ aerospace market. Aeroxchange is a B2B internet company that streamlines overhaul and aviation supply chain. Our customers range supply chain operations and generates efficiencies for the from regional airlines to the commercial segments of the Applied AeroDynamics aviation industry. We manage the “last mile” of supply industry. Booth # 102 chain by creating an unbiased and neutral trading floor so Applied Aerodynamics, specializes in the repair /overhaul that buyers and sellers can connect with the entire market. Alcohol and Drug Testing Services LLC of flight control surfaces, cowls, panels, fairings, doors, Booth # 542 thrust reversers and radomes. We are fully capable of ser- ADTS LLC specializes in 24/7 nationwide on-site specimen vicing your fleet in a timely manner. As a leading MRO, no collection services. Walk-in services are at our Las Vegas, one in the industry is faster or more capable of handling NV; Hot Springs, AR, and Douglas, WY locations. We also your repairs. offer DNA Testing, BAT and Urine Collection Training, TPA services and sales of breath alcohol testing equipment. regional horizons | May 2009 31 PRESIDENT’S CORNER <1 of what our longtime show support- voice of regional airlines to the na- industry issues, and most important- of recording the news of every ers already enjoy: direct person-to- tions’ news media and amongst all the ly, walk the aisles of the Exhibit Hall. convention dating back to1994 person access with the key decision other aviation interest groups with And congratulations as well – in Reno, Nevada. makers for 50% of the nation’s sched- one consistent message: that RAA’s you’re part of several “firsts” at this uled airline flights. member airlines provide safe, reliable year’s Salt Lake City venue including: So, thanks once again for at- For many of you 1300-plus new and convenient airline travel to some tending, and for your generous and friends and even our “regulars”, these 650 communities across the US – and • A sold out “Green Pavilion” continuing support of RAA. You’re few days at the Convention may a full 77% of those communities featuring companies delivering with us this year, and I know you’ll represent your only interaction with enjoy service exclusively by regional goods and services helping to re- be with us May 24-27, 2010 in what RAA does to help you succeed. airlines. duce the airline industry’s impact Milwaukee, WI. And while this Convention may be But for one week, this “inside on our environment Until then, I promise we’ll be the most visible (and fun) event on the Beltway” work takes a back seat • A burgeoning long-term relation- working 24/7 to advance your inter- the RAA calendar, it’s the work our to being here with you in SLC. So ship with the leading airports ests. Keep tabs on us at www.raa.org, team does the other 360 days per year whether you’re an exhibitor, an air- through Airports Council and next year, the first beer’s on me. that our members find most valuable. line attendee, a government official, International-North America In fact, we’ll make it a sixer… Day to day in Washington, DC, sponsor or news media, please soak (ACI-NA) that has brought new RAA works to protect and promote it all in. Our hometown host airline airport attendance to this year’s the interests of regional aviation: SkyWest has dedicated an entire convention and will grow next walking the halls of Congress; manag- team to offer the best in Western year in Milwaukee. ing through regulatory developments hospitality…so please enjoy as you • This week’s threeRegional Ho- Roger at FAA, TSA and EPA and the whole participate in the various sessions, rizon dailies represent a 15-year alphabet of agencies; providing the engage in committee forums on key achievement by Emerald Media 32 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS A-PRO (Aero Precision Repair and Overhaul) AV - DEC Aviation Inventory Resources Booth # 911 Booth # 1128 Booth # 728 A-PRO is an OEM approved facility that repairs and Av-DEC®, (Aviation Devices and Electronic Components, Aviation Inventory Resources is an industry leading sup- overhauls landing gear, flight controls and hydraulic com- LL.C) based in Fort Worth, TX, providing innovative sealing port company for regional airlines. We offer parts support ponents on the ATR 42 and 72, Piaggio P-180, Embraer solutions for corrosion prevention. (including sales, exchanges, rentals, consignments and 135 and 145, as well as all Falcon models. A-PRO is a Our areas of focus include: Aircraft Antennas and managed inventory programs), tooling and ground sup- subsidiary of Dassault Falcon Jet and Messier Services. Mounting Surface Sealing, Antenna Connector Sealing, port, and offer around the clockAOG support. We special- Aircraft Structural Sealing, Cabin – Deck plate to deck angle ize in the Saab 340, ATR42/72 and Embraer ERJ. ARINC interface, Cargo Bay Applications, Wire Harness Sealing, Booth # 618 Connector Sealing Assemblies. Aviation Technical Advisors ARINC, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group, provides Booth # 544 communications, engineering and integration solutions for Aveos Fleet Performance, Inc. Aviata, LLC offers, through its extremely talented and commercial, defense and government customers worldwide. Booth # 533 experienced associates, a wide array of consulting and Headquartered in Annapolis, MD with regional offices in Aveos is a full-service MRO provider of airframe, engine, program development solutions to the aircraft deicing London and Singapore, ARINC is ISO 9001:2000 certified. component and maintenance solutions. From facilities community. These areas of expertise include develop- across Canada and in El Salvador, we provide integrated ment of all aspects of deicing operations from start-up to ATR Aircraft Transparencies Repair Inc. service solutions to over 100 customers, while focusing on process auditing. Booth # 429 building a robust network of strategic alliances. Approxi- ATR aircraft transparencies repair is an FAA approved re- mately 4,500 employees are committed to a tradition of Aviatron Inc pair station, specializing in the repair of windshields/win- providing world-class quality and expertise to customers Booth # 300 dows/light lenses. Our FAA approved patented processes across the Americas. With over 30 years experience, Aviatron is an air cycle for de-lamination, bus bar repair and sensor replacement machine specialist. Our capabilities also include: Overhaul/ allow us to repair transparencies that other repair stations Aviall, Inc. Repair of Fuel Pumps, Air Starters, Hydraulic Pumps, Fuel/ would BER and provide you a great cost savings. Booth # 625 Hydraulic/Pneumatic Valves and Regulators, Power Gen- Aviall, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, eration Components and Electronic Control Units. Aviatron ATR North America, Inc. is one of the world’s largest providers of new aviation has an active PMA and DER development program that Booth # 109 parts and related aftermarket operations. Aviall markets is currently delivering proven operational cost savings for Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR is the world leader in the and distributes products for more than 225 manufacturers Bombardier CRJ and DHC-8 operators. Aviatron is an FAA/ 50 to 74-seat turboprop market. With its latest variant, the and offers approximately 1,000,000 catalog items from EASA approved repair station. -600 series, ATR is the leader in its category by offering reli- 39 customer service centers in North America, Europe, able and easy to maintain aircraft with unbeatable econom- Asia-Pacific. Avion Graphics Inc. ics to airlines operating on the regional air transport market. Booth # 531 Aviation Exteriors, Inc. (AvEx) Avion Graphics is the worldwide leader in a/c markings. Booth # 104 Whether it is a decal, stencil, corporate livery, nameplate, Aviation Exteriors, Inc., located in New Iberia, LA 1990, or digital printing that you need, we are the experts. is in the business of aircraft exterior painting specializing Our 25 years of experience, great prices, personalized in regional aircraft. Committed to producing high quality customer service, and shortturn around times are second products with on time deliveries, AvEx has always based to none. its business concept on the knowledge that a satisfied customer results in continuing relationships. regional horizons | May 2009 33 EXHIBITOR NEWS Aero-Craft Hydraulics, Inc. (Booth 317) has been selected by ACE-Applied Composites Engineering (Booth 930) recently Eaton Aerospace Operations as the Repair, Overhaul and Warranty acquired FAA certification on their large anechoic test chamber. Center for Solenoid Valve Assemblies. ACE is initially targeting the testing of commercial X band radomes as a stand-alone service as well as complimenting their already Toronto-based Skyservice Business strong capability of repair and full overhaul of radomes for Aviation (Booth 435), one of the largest commercial and business jet users. fixed-base operators in North America, has selected Component Control’s (Booth AmSafe Inc (Booth 522) recently 945) Quantum Control aviation enterprise announced that its AmSafe Bridport resource planning (ERP) software to manage unit located in Kent, WA, has been its FBO operations. named a recipient of a 2008 Boeing Performance Excellence Award. The The IMS Company (Booth 1111), an entertainment and Boeing Company issues the award communications solutions provider to in-flight entertainment, annually to recognize those suppliers aerospace and travel industry markets, has announced the which have achieved superior performance. For the past 20 years, acquisition of Flight Deck Resources (FDR), a leading provider AmSafe Bridport has supplied its products to Boeing for all of their of Electronic Flight Bag solutions to commercial airlines, corporate commercial 9g barrier nets, liners, hardware and straps aircraft. aviation, air cargo, general aviation and aircraft fleet operators AmSafe provides over 3,300 parts to five Boeing manufacturing worldwide. FDR, which will now be known as IMS Flight Deck, will sites where they are used in commercial and military programs. join IMS Entertainment and IMS Engineering as a division within The IMS Company, according to IMS Chairman and CEO Joseph eTug LLC (Booth 124) Offering a new Renton. eTug lease program, the Gig Harbor, WA- based company will be showcasing its JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (Booth 120) recently various models of the eTug, a rechargeable announced a strategic partnership with EQ², a UK based electric tow tractor, at the Green Pavilion environmental economics solutions provider. The partnership will this week. extend JDA’s already exceptional aviation consulting services and provide unparalleled expertise and accuracy in environmental measurement reporting and reduction. RADOME REPAIR &TESTING • 24-hour turn time for testing • 7-14 day turn time for repairs • Testing Compliant for RTCA DO-213 Repair Station E1GR091O www.appliedcomposites.com RIGHT&ON TIME 317.472.7695 | 705 S. Girls School Rd. | Indianapolis, IN 46231 34 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Av-Reps, Component R & O Boyd Group International Clariant Corporation Booth # 1022 Booth # 1108 Booth # 302 Av-Reps is an authorized Bombardier, Transport Canada, Boyd Group International is the leader in aviation Clariant Corporation, the largest global supplier of aircraft and EASA component repair & overhaul facility. We spe- research, forecasting, and consulting. Since 1984 we have and runway deicing chemicals, is promoting the Type IIII cialize in Hydraulic, Electrical and Pneumatic components. assisted clients in finding new perspectives, innovative aircraft de- / anti-icing fluid. Safewing® MP III 2031 ECO Please contact the sales department for all your DHC8, approaches, and successful strategic and tactical solutions is a revolutionary propylene glycol based fluid, intended Challenger and CRJ component R&O requirements. Also to meet the future. The firm is highly respected for its to be applied hot, as supplied, using existing Type I equip- available – C Check TAT. Av-Reps, exceptional support and cutting-edge insight, fresh ideas and accurate forecasts. ment. Safewing MP III 2031 ECO provides longer holdover guaranteed reliability. times than Type I fluids, allowing operators to deice and Broadwing Air Repair anti-ice in one simple operation. Barfield, Inc. A Sabena Technics Company Booth # 1012 Booth # 1100 Broadwing Air Repair (FAA# 11BR965Y • CMC Electronics EASA.145.6063) provides flight control repair and Booth # 737 overhaul solutions to both the commercial and military CMC Electronics designs and produces highly reliable mili- Bill Thomas Associates, Inc. aviation markets. Led by former Boeing Warranty Repair tary and commercial electronics products for the aviation Booth # 623 management and located in Melbourne, Arkansas, BAR and global positioning markets. The company’s capabilities BTA is the primary manufacturer of ATA 300 Specification employs qualified and experienced mechanics and engi- extend to cockpit systems integration, advanced avionics, and Haz-Mat Containers for neers and utilizes state-of-the-art equipment. navigation and communications systems, aeronautical the shipment of oxygen cylinders, wheels, brakes, bat- communications antennas, enhanced vision systems, elec- teries, engine parts and other rotable components. BTA’s Brothers Aviation Maintenance Service tronic flight bags and human factors engineering services. products provide a shipping solution that meets regulatory Booth # 103 standards and protects the contents of more than 10,000 Brothers Aviation Maintenance Service is 145 certified Collateral Verifications LLC categorized rotable part numbers. repair station CRS # 07BR591Y located in Clover, South Booth # 1138 Carolina. We specialize in sheet metal and composite Collateral Verifications, LLC is a global provider of third BKD Aerospace Industries component repair and overhaul of regional jets and party financial, technical and field services specializing in Booth # 1121 turboprops such as but not limited to de Havilland Dash 8 aircraft and aviation assets. We offer a full spectrum of BKD Aerospace Industries Inc. is dedicated to enhancing Q Series, CRJ and ERJ to name a few.Additionally we offer asset management solutions covering the entire aviation the capability to board and deplane persons with reduced an exchange program on the de Havilland Dash 8’s: asset life cycle. We take on every project as if it is our mobility (PRM) in a safe, dignified manner. The Amazon -Exhaust shrouds money at risk and our careers on the line. Stair Climber is designed to assist PRMs in boarding -Leading Edges and disembarking from aircraft. The Amazon transports -Flight Control Component Control PRMs safely and with dignity on aircraft stairways, while All exchange units are fully overhauled with the highest Booth # 945 protecting staff from musculoskeletal strains associated quality materials and expertise. Quantum Control is a fully integrated Business Software with awkward lifting. The Amazon Stair Climber makes the This program allows your company the flexibility of AOG Solution. Its unique features promote best practice and process easier and safer than ever before. fulfillment as well as repairs of your part(s) if the time improve business processes. Personalized configuration allows. settings provides individual users with an intuitive inter- Bohemian Brewery face which improves the bottom line through optimized Booth# 1036 Burns & McDonnell Engineering productivity. Includes MRO, Aircraft Services, Hangar Voted Best Brew Pub for Salt Lake City 2009 by The Enter- Booth # 125 Management and Manufacturing capabilities, Contact prise, Bohemian Brewery is owned by husband and wife Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is a full-service Management, Distribution and Rotable Management, team, Joe and Helen Petras. Located at 94E. Fort Union engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and Accounting, E-commerce and more. Blvd, Bohemian Brewery is a great place to experience consulting solutions firm. The company’s multi-disciplined excellent food in a relaxed European dining atmosphere staff of more than 2,600 includes engineers, architects, Comtek Advanced Structures Ltd offering a wide variety of menu selections for lunch and construction professionals, planners, estimators, econo- Booth # 936 dinner with a great selection of freshly brewed beers on mists, technicians and scientists, representing virtually Comtek Advanced Structures (Comtek), a subsidiary of tap. www.bohemianbrewery.com all design disciplines. Burns & McDonnell plans, designs, Avcorp Industries, located in Burlington, Ontario is an in- permits, constructs and manages facilities all over the dustry leader in the repair, engineering and manufacturing Bombardier Commercial Aircraft world with one mission in mind — to make our clients of structural and interior aircraft components made from Booth # 321 successful. advanced composite materials, primarily for the regional Bombardier Commercial Aircraft is a world leader in the airline, military and corporate jet markets. design and production of aircraft that seat up to 145 Camtronics passengers. Its mission is to provide a complete range of Booth # 1122 Crew Outfitters, Inc. commercial aircraft optimized for best-in-class efficiency Camtronics is an FAA/EASA repair station. Primary Booth # 805 with the highest level of customer service. The product capabilities include communication, instruments, lights Crew Outfitters specializes in creating customized uniform portfolio is comprised of three commercial aircraft fami- and electrical components. Camtronics provides innovative and luggage programs for the airlines. Some of our lies: for short-haul operations, the 70- to 80- seat Q400 repair alternatives yielding significant cost savings; sup- customers include American Airlines, American Eagle NW/ NextGen airliner is a fast, fuel-efficient and lower-emission porting air carriers worldwide with outstanding pricing, Delta and Air Canada Jazz. We offer experienced program large turboprop. For medium-haul applications, the CRJ quality, TAT and customer service. Camtronics delivers managers to assist you in developing and servicing your NextGen family of aircraft is a benchmark for regional high quality products and superior service that result in program. Our goal is to be your “One Stop Crew Shop”! jet efficiency in the 60- to 100-seat segment. For longer total customer satisfaction. routes, the 110- to 130-seat CSeries airliners are the DAC International Inc world’s newest and most advanced single-aisle aircraft de- CAV Aerospace, Inc. Booth # 705 signed specifically for comfort and setting new standards Booth 1108 DAC GEN-X is a true Class 3 EFB designed for professional in technology, fuel efficiency and reduced environmental CAV Aerospace, Inc. designs and installs de-ice systems use. High reliability, expandability and simplicity is the heart impact. on many general aviation aircraft. Cessna Aircraft is now of GEN-X. Also on display is MAPTECH GENESYS EFB soft- using our system on new Cessna Caravans and we will ware and digital chart data products. MAPTECH offers a new begin to retrofit Cessna Caravan’s that have boot de-ice standard in functionality, ease of use and cost effective data. systems this summer. Stop by Booth 705 and see how a paperless cockpit can provide real $$$ savings. regional horizons | May 2009 35 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Desser Tire and Rubber Company, Inc. ExelTech Aerospace FlightSafety International Booth # 904 Booth # 903 Booth # 509 Desser Tire & Rubber Co. Inc., has been providing tire and With 550 employees and 140,000 sq ft of hangar space FlightSafety serves the regional aviation industry with wheel programs to clients for over 30 years. We specialize at three facilities, ExelTech Aerospace is the largest technology and human resources that satisfy the training in providing one stop, specialized cost per landing and independent regional aircraft MRO organization in North needs of pilots, maintenance technicians, and other single unit pricing programs for your fleet. We provide America. ExelTech holds Transport Canada, FAA and EASA members of your flight staff. These resources consist of an standard J.I.T. service and OEM tire support for new and approvals to provide heavy maintenance, modifications, expanding fleet of advanced flight training devices, includ- retreaded tires. line maintenance and field support for Bombardier CRJ, ing full flight simulators housed in 40 learning centers and Embraer ERJ regional jets, ATR-42 and 72, Bombardier supported by expert professionals dedicated to customer EA Engineering Science and Technology, Inc. Dash-8 and Saab 340 turboprops. satisfaction and safety. Together, our technology and Booth # 117 people continue to supply training services to a growing EA provides comprehensive environmental services to the Exxon Mobil Aviation Lubricants number of regional aircraft including ATR, Bombardier, aviation industry to secure regulatory compliance, pro- Booth # 801 Embraer, Fairchild, Hawker Beechcraft, Jetstream and mote operational efficiencies, advance health and safety ExxonMobil’s world-class aviation lubricants are delivering Saab. performance, and foster environmental sustainability and results “on orbit” in the International Space Station and stewardship. In business for 36 years, EA has earned an on Earth in the aircraft of many airlines. Visit Booth #801 FLYHT outstanding reputation for technical expertise and respon- to learn about Mobil Jet Oils, HyJet V and Mobilgrease 33, Booth # 1031 sive service. Headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, EA our multi-purpose airframe grease FLYHT’s focus is on providing value added solutions to has more than 430 employees and a network of 20 offices address the business requirements of aircraft operators. across the United States. FAA NextGen Our innovative solutions improve Safety, Compliance, Op- Booth # 538 erational effectiveness, Profitability and Efficiency. FLYHT ECS - Electronic Cable Specialists NextGen is an evolution of US aviation to meet future helps customers cut costs, save time, decrease risks, and Booth # 319 safety, capacity, and environmental needs. NextGen will increase productivity of their overall operations. ECS provides: ARINC trays • integrated shelf and rack as- transform surveillance, navigation, and communications semblies • electronic flight bag installation with FAA STC technologies to support operational advances across every Fokker Services • comprehensive installation kits • RF cables/connectors • phase of flight. Learn about FAA’s NextGen Implementa- Booth # 209 composite cables • wire harness assemblies • instrument tion Plan, and how the aviation community engages in its Fokker Services, Fokker Airinc and Fokker Aerotron panels • antenna doublers and adapters • comprehensive development. Online: www.faa.gov/nextgen combine a heritage of OEM (design) knowledge and design/engineering • in-house DER, DAR, DMIR services • comprehensive in-house component MRO support to 24 hour AOG support. FAA Runway Safety performance based aircraft programs. Our US based Booth # 539 Component MRO facilities focus on pneumatic, hydraulic, Elbit The mission of the FAA Office of Runway Safety is to fuel and electronic components for many regional and Booth # 1117 improve Runway Safety by decreasing the number and commercial aircraft types. Elbit Systems of America – Kollsman is a provider of com- severity of Runway Incursions. Runway Safety is pleased to mercial aviation systems based on innovative technology offer RAA members educational materials and briefings, GA Telesis solutions that meet the requirements of the world’s next and to support their collective or individual efforts to Booth # 404 generation airspace changes which are moving from improve the safety of surface operations. GA Telesis is a solution based company - aircraft and ground based infrastructure to on board aircraft infrastruc- engine sales/leases to component support and repairs. ture. Products include, Head Up Displays, Enhanced Flight FAA Satellite Navigation (Sat Nav) Two strategic acquisitions position us to provide complete Vision Systems, Air Data Systems and test equipment and Booth # 534 MRO services. GAT CRG SW specializes in flight controls, pneumatic cockpit instruments. Expanding upon the capabilities of GPS, the FAA continues engine nacelles, waste systems, and composite panels and to develop and implement new satellite navigation technol- GAT CRG SE in electrical, hydraulics, electrical mechanical Empire Aerospace ogy to support the Next Generation Air Transportation and pneumatics Booth # 1124 System (NextGen) and provide area navigation services for Empire Aerospace is the premier Aircraft MRO - focused RNP and RNAV operations. Stop by and learn more about GE Aviation on the turboprop operator. Our motto “We can do that!” the current and future benefits of WAAS and LAAS. Booth # 823 stems from Empire’s customer focused attitude. Over the GE Aviation is a leading supplier of aircraft engines and past 20 years as an aircraft heavy maintenance partner, FAA/Surveillance & Broadcast Services (Auto- services for regional airlines. GE manufactures a wide range Empire has provided a quality and reliable product with matic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast) of engine applications, and also provides creative OnPoint an exceptional redelivery performance. http://www. Booth # 535 service solutions of maintenance, repair and overhaul empireaerospace.com. Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast services that can be tailored to the needs of regional airlines By improving aviation safety, capacity and efficiency, ADS- worldwide. Visit us at ge.com/aviation. EMTEQ B will help meet the growth in air traffic predicted in com- Booth # 431 ing decades – growth the current system cannot handle. Gentz Industries, Inc. EMTEQ - your aviation partner specializing in innova- Booth # 835 tive technologies for cabin comfort, interior and exterior FAA System Operations Gentz specializes in working with aircraft engine manufac- lighting, aircraft systems and integration with design and Booth # 536 turers to develop repair processes for complicated fabricated consulting services to support all areas. Choose from our The System Operations Programs organization supports assemblies that meet engine design and performance existing STCs or work with our comprehensive program the technical infrastructure of the National Airspace requirements. ESA approved repairs are published in the management to coordinate all aspects of your project System (NAS) through communications, research and OEM Overhaul Manual. Our FAA and EASA approvals allow including certification. development, sustainment, and program management. Gentz to repair and overhaul parts in the following engines: PWC 100/150/200/300/600/900/PT6/JT15D: PWJT8 eTug LLC Fall Protection Systems Series: Allison/RR 3007/2100 Series: Hamilton Sundstrand Booth # 124 Booth # 1119 APS500/2300/3200 Series. Using over 20 years of GSE experience, eTug LLC manufac- ture’s the “eTug”. With 20,000lb towing capacity the “eTug” TM is charged with a standard 110v plug and without the need for external chargers. Details of the “eTug” and to watch the eTug in use, visit www.eTugllc.com. 36 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Global Aerospace Corporation Hotel Connections Ltd. Interturbine Logistik GMBH Booth # 934 Booth # 100 Booth # 800 Global Aerospace Corporation is a Canadian owned air- Hotel Connections, Ltd. is the leading solutions provider in Interturbine Logistik GmbH is recognized around the craft component MRO facility located in Toronto Canada. sourcing and procurement of worldwide hotel accommo- world as an approved supplier of ‘CES‘ materials such as Our overhaul programs include landing gear, air cycle ma- dations for the aviation industry. In addition to negotiat- standard hardware, raw and semi-finished metal products chines, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical and electrical ing the best possible rates for our clients, we provide a and materials, consumables, chemicals and composites to components for regional airlines. Our landing gear MRO turn-key solution for hotel needs utilizing customized the aerospace industry, MROs and airlines, consolidating programs are supported by one of the largest inventories innovative technology for on-line reservations, layover more than 500,000 part numbers from 2,500 sources. of regional landing gear loaner and exchange asset avail- management, issue tracking, invoicing. Airbus, ATR, Dornier, Embraer, Eurocopter and Pilatus have able. Our primary aircraft focus includes Bombardier CRJ appointed Interturbine Logistik as their approved fleet and Dash-8, ATR Aircraft ATR 42 and ATR 72, Fokker 100 Houston Airport System support distributor. and British Aerospace J31/J32 and BAe/Avro RJ. Visit us at Booth # 631 www.globalaerospace.com. The Houston Airport System offers three facilities to bring air Inventory Locator Service, LLC service to Houston’s population of more than four million; Booth # 543 Goodrich Corporation George Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Air- ILS helps businesses buy, sell, manage and evaluate parts, Booth # 817 port, and Ellington Airport. The three-airport system served equipment, and services. Over 5 billion parts listed and Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, offers an more than 50 million passengers in 2008, including more 60,000 subscriber accesses a day, ILSmart.com is the extensive range of products, systems and services for aircraft, than 7.9 million international travelers. largest and most active e-marketplace in the aviation, engine manufacturers and airlines around the world. From marine, and defense industries. ILS also provides inventory aerostructures and actuation systems to landing gear, engine HRD Aero Systems, Inc. management and MRO management applications. control systems, sensors and safety systems, Goodrich Booth # 204 products are on almost every aircraft in the world. HRD Aero Systems, Inc. specializes in the repair, overhaul, JDA Aviation Technology Solutions exchange and aftermarket sales of aircraft, fire extinguish- Booth # 120 Ground Support Equipment International, Inc. ers, oxygen bottles, regulators, emergency air reservoirs, JDA is a leading aviation firm delivering Certification, Booth # 630 slides, rafts, ELT and life vests. HRD maintains the worlds System Safety Management, ATOS Conformance, Virtual GSE Intl, Inc is a company that specializes in buying, sell- largest inventory of pressure vessels with over 10,000 in Safety Office, Crisis Management, and Security Programs. ing and refurbishing US made ground support equipment stock. FAA/JAA/DOT approved. Clients include Southwest, Republic, Piedmont, Sentient, and has been serving the commercial aviation industry for Lynx, CJ Systems, NetJets, andESCO, which provides over 22 years! We have comprehensive capabilities and ID90 Technologies (ID90T) Engineered Material Arrestor System (EMAS), the certified look forward to talking with you! Booth # 1105 breakaway-concrete system installed to provide overrun Please stop by and see us at booth #630 ID90 TECHNOLOGIES (ID90T), provides innovative online protection. and Interline e-ticketing, ticketless and automated paper Hansair Logistics Inc ticket fulfillment solutions for airline employee travel JetSocks, Inc. Booth # 305 via its advanced web based stand-alone Interline Fare Booth # 202 Hansair is a distributor and supplier of consumables, Calculator®. ID90T facilitates immediate cost savings and Makers of simple aircraft covers that allow regional chemicals and airframe parts. We represent 32 manufac- unprecedented conveniences for employees, addressing airlines to increase their on-time cold weather departures tures, and offer a total supply chain solution. With offices the needs of company business, emergency and leisure while dramatically cutting their spending on aircraft deic- in 17 countries we can support customers throughout travel. WWW.ID90T.COM ing fluid, staffing, fuel, and ground service. Preserve your the world. schedule with JetSocks. IMS Flight Deck Hawker Pacific Aerospace Booth # 1111 Kamatics Corporation Booth # 541 The IMS Company introduces IMS Flight Deck (formerly Booth # 529 Hawker Pacific Aerospace Member of the Lufthansa Flight Deck Resources)—a leading provider of turnkey Elec- Kamatics manufactures Karon self-lubricating bearings, used Technik Group offers Services for Landing Gear and Com- tronic Flight Bag solutions for commercial airlines, corporate on aircraft flight controls, landing gear, thrust reversers, en- ponents to all major commercial aircraft types and various aviation, air cargo, general aviation and aircraft fleet opera- gines and elsewhere. Kamatics bearings are used extensively regional jets. We are a complete FAA and EASA certified tors. IMS Flight Deck is your single source for EFB hardware, throughout commercial jetliners, regional aircraft as well repair station. All processes are carried out in-house. software, mounting and certification. as business and personal aircraft. Kamatics holds PMA ap- proval for thousands of bearings in support of these aircraft. HEICO Repair Group International Component Repair Kamatics is also an FAA approved Repair Station completing Booth # 217 Booth # 1023 repairs in many areas. HEICO Repair Group (HRG) is a consortium of component Services Performed: Accessories Class 1 Rating, Limited MRO and asset management service companies dedicated PowerPlant Ratings, CF34, all series, CFM56 all series, KB Environmental Sciences to providing cost effective solutions for today’s complex V2500 all series, CF6 all series, Pratt Whitney 4000 all Booth # 119 component MRO challenges. HRG was established in response series & Pratt Whitney 2000 all series. Limited Special- KB Environmental Sciences Inc. (KBE) provides a wide range to HEICO Parts Group’s existing airline customers, seeking ized Service Ratings. FPI, MPI, XRAY, & Welding. CRJ of advisory, technical and instructional services to the avia- alternatives to high priced, under performing OEM MRO pro- Engine Mounts all components all series. Tubing all. Small tion industry - including airlines, airports, trade groups and viders. HRG continues to grow by both expanding their core mechanical components. CRJ, airframe ducting all, Q400 governmental agencies. These highly specialized services competencies and capabilities as well as through strategic tubes and ducts A& E. ATR72 Ducts. GTA with Boeing and include air quality evaluations, greenhouse gas / climate acquisitions, enhancing their portfolio of service offerings. GE. ICR works closely with Bombardier engineering. ICR change assessments, and emission reduction strategies. has a DER on staff, no scrap fees no inspection fees and Providing coast-to-coast coverage, KBE staff are located in Herber Aircraft Service no repair development fees. the Tampa Bay and Seattle areas. Booth # 1110 Herber Aircraft Service is a manufacturer of PMA EGT engine wiring harnesses and the largest stocking distribu- tor of Aeroquip Aerospace hoses, couplings and fittings (Marman, Grimes/Janitrol, Rynglok); distributor of Lord Shock and Vibration Control products; Flexfab and Ther- moid hoses and ducting; certified manufacturer of custom hoses; and FAA Repair Station (GS3R538L). regional horizons | May 2009 37 NEWS BRIEFS SkyWest Airlines will begin prorate flying June 7 under the United Airlines code with seven idle Bombardier CRJ200s from United’s hub at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The aircraft, previously flying for Midwest Airlines, are currently being used as spares. “We worked cooperatively and closely with United to identify what we think are some unique opportunities with some 200 flying,” said SkyWest Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Brad Rich during the company’s second-quarter earnings call. “We are very optimistic it will be productive flying.” Some of the routes had been flown previously under contract with United. “There is some market development in the mix, but also some already-proven developed markets,” added SkyWest President and Chief Operating Office Chip Childs added. The plan pleased analyst Helane Becker, a managing director at Jesup & La- mont. “I personally like the pro-rate model,” she said, adding that it gave the carrier “control of the asset versus having somebody else in control of your inventory and telling you what your margin should be.” Rich’s response: “I appreciate your optimism about prorate flying.” ExpressJet, which gets the bulk of its revenues from 214 aircraft flying scheduled services for Continental Airlines, is seeking to increase revenues from two other businesses -- ground handling and other aviation services and its corporate aviation unit. Al- though ground-handling revenues were down in the first quarter, ExpressJet has added both to the number of stations in its avia- tion services division and the number of aircraft being handled for Continental and other operators. The carrier now has 60-plus ground-handling agreements in place at 31 airports. “We’re bringing in more third-party work all the time, and are actively talking with other network carriers about being able to expand,” said Jim Ream, President and Chief Executive Officer, during this month’s earnings conference call. “We do a really good job of turning aircraft, and are able to do that at economics that are pretty compelling.” ExpressJet’s 30-air- craft Corporate Aviation division had a 26% boost in sales in the first quarter, and Ream is looking for more. “That aircraft capacity gives us an opportunity to look for additional customers,” he said. This includes talking with network carriers about their short-term needs or developing relationships more geared to long-term ideas, as well as expanding its corporate aviation customer base, he added. American Eagle launched nonstop jet service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Charleston, WVA on April 7 with 37-seat Embraer ERJ-135s. “With our new nonstop service, you can fly to New York in the morning and back home in the eve- ning,” notes American Eagle President and CEO Peter Bowler. 38 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Kenyon International Emergency Services Magellan Group Millennium International Booth # 106 Booth # 427 Booth # 644 Kenyon International Emergency Services is the world’s The Magellan Group provides integrated aftermarket avia- A leader in third party, high end avionics support, includ- most experienced disaster management firm with over tion support services to the global airline industry. We sell, ing repair and overhaul of today’s most advanced systems. 100 years of experience responding to aviation incidents. lease, and manage regional aircraft, engines, and spare We are centrally located in the heart of the United Our services include: emergency response planning; crisis parts to over 250 customers in 50 countries. Our mission States. Our technical staff is OEM trained and certified. communications; human remains and personal effects is to build one customer at a time by providing excellent Exchanges, Rentals, & Loaner LRU’s on many types of recovery, identification, repatriation; call center and me- customer service combined with competitive pricing. equipment. Online at www.avionics411.com morial services. In addition we offer consultancy, planning and training. Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation Millennium Systems International Booth # 1134 Booth # 439 Kilfrost, Inc. Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems manufactures main and Millennium Systems International, LLC specializes in Booth # 127 nose wheels, carbon and steel brakes, and brake control the design, fabrication and integration of precision- Kilfrost is a global leader in the supply of de/anti-icing systems including anti-skid, auto-brake, and brake-by-wire engineered, modular fueling systems for military and com- products to the general and commercial aviation indus- systems. MABS’ equipment is on over 30,000 aircraft, mercial customers worldwide. Its MARS (Modular Aircraft tries throughout 50 countries worldwide. Kilfrost has a especially regional jets and business jets, and military Refueling Systems) product line is the new standard in 75 year tradition of innovation to include the world’s first aircraft of all types. We support all aircraft through our Aviation Fuel Farm design with interoperable modules renewable, sustainable, and low toxicity de/anti-icing global aftermarket organization. that allow for unmatched flexibility and scalability. technology called Sustain which also reduces the carbon footprint. Messier Services, Inc. Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Booth # 226 Booth # 741 LaserShip, Inc. Messier Services is a global customer support network estab- A new concept from Japan, for the skies of the world. Booths # 110 & 1025 lished by Messier-Dowty and Messier-Bugatti. The 100,000 MRJ; Mitsubishi Regional Jet is a 70-90 seat class regional Mission-critical, immediate shipping solutions specializing sq. ft. facility in Queretaro , Mexico is equipped to perform the jet with cutting-edge technology such as composite mate- in AOG, attentive customer service, strong communica- overhaul on an extensive range of landing gear and hydraulics rials, new engines and an advanced aerodynamic design tion, superior tracking technology, GPS & RFID and cost from CRJ, DHC8, B 737 NG up to Airbus A340. that will enable dual achievement of top-class operational effective rates. Visit Green Pavilion - we’ve gone Green! economy and outstanding cabin comfort. 25 offices to serve you, unique transportation solutions Michelin Aircraft Tire designed to deliver extraordinary results to you and your Booth # 525 MNX Aviation Services bottom line. Always a live voice at 877-807-1010. Michelin Aircraft Tire is a leading solutions provider to the Booth # 738 global aviation marketplace. Our wide breadth of innova- Midnite Express Aviation Services provides global AOG Leading Edge Aviation Services, Inc. tive bias and radial tires appeal to a varied customer base shipping solutions for airlines, operators, and aviation Booth # 917 and allows us to meet a diverse set of demanding needs industry suppliers. Services range from expedited air cargo Leading Edge Aviation Services offers the highest capacity and requirements. An innovative supplier, Michelin was solutions, including dangerous goods, through dedicated aircraft painting and maintenance facilities proven and the first provider of advanced radial tire technology for hand carry and charters. Midnite creates expedited ship- perfected by over two decades of treating customers the commercial airline market. Our technical sales force ping solutions to ensure aircraft remain in service or leave budgetary, schedule and safety needs as its own. provides a value added service not offered by any other the hangar on time. aircraft tire manufacturer. As a customer focused organiza- LodgeX Airline Solutions tion, Michelin invests heavily in research and development MTU Maintenance Booth # 804 to meet the true needs of the market. With manufacturing Booth # 901 LodgeX Airline Solutions provides crew accommodations facilities located throughout the world, we are geographi- MTU Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg is one of the management software and support services to the airline cally well positioned as a dependable on-time tire supplier. world’s leading companies in the field of Maintenance, industry. Our client-centric approach leverages technol- Michelin Aircraft Tire is a better way forward. Repair and Overhaul for small and medium sized civil ogy, business process automation, industry partnerships, aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines (IGT). MTU customized service solutions and dedicated account sup- Midwest Aero Support, Inc. in Ludwigsfelde is an GE “Authorized CF34TM Service port. Clients benefit from the standardization of business Booth # 722 Provider” as an FAA/EASA approved Repair & Overhaul processes, improved auditing, enhanced buying power, MAS’ new location and expanded facility is now better Center. simplified billing processes and data analytics. able to serve the needs of the regional airline industry. We specialize in the repair of class I, II, III accessories as well Nationwide Hospitality, Inc. Lufthansa Technik Group as seat maintenance programs. Electronics manufacturing Booth # 443 Booth # 526 has increased significantly. Composite repair capabilities Nationwide Hospitality Inc (NHI) and TLX Inc operate a Lufthansa Group offers a complete portfolio of products continue to grow. joint venture called Global Hospitality Partners LLC (GHP) tailored to the needs of regionals. Lufthansa Technik AERO as a means to leverage their respective and comple- Alzey is a world leading overhaul organization for PW100, Mile High Marketing, Inc. mentary strengths – the combination of TLX’s focus on PW150 and CF34 engines. Lufthansa CityLine covers every Booth # 441 automated systems and support service for crew hotel service up to heavy maintenance for the CRJ and Avro Mile High Marketing, Inc. - A patented income produc- layover operations and NHI’s focus on distressed passen- aircraft families. ing concept exclusively for airlines. In Flight tray table gers, employees business & leisure travel, crew members, advertising keeping cabins uniform in consistency, at corporate and ground transportation offers the airlines an Machida, Inc. minimal or no cost to the airline. “Every Seat, Every Table, unparalleled opportunity to leverage and better manage Booth # 831 Every Day” TM. their hotel needs with a single source solution. Machida, Inc. is a manufacturer and designer of bore- scopes. With customized scopes, fast turnaround times, prompt knowledgeable service, and a rapidly spreading reputation for innovation and performance, Machida has become a market leader in flexible borescopes, video systems, light sources, and accessories. regional horizons | May 2009 39 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS NORDAM Passur Aerospace Pratt & Whitney Canada Booth # 1017 Booth # 540 Booth # 501 NORDAM repairs and overhauls flight control surfaces, PASSUR Aerospace delivers actionable information, Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a leading manufactur- cowlings, radomes, thrust reverser and related aero-struc- software, and professional services that demonstrably lift er of gas turbine engines for air applications with a world tures, including metal-to-metal and advanced composite the operational efficiency, financial performance and ef- mandate to design, develop, manufacture, market and bonding. Additionally, NORDAM offers FAA/PMA cabin fectiveness of airlines, airports and other aviation-related support turboprop and turboshaft engines, small turbofan windows and NORSTAR transparencies for CRJ, ERJ, ATR, businesses. engines, and auxiliary power units. Dash 8 and other various regional jets and turbo prop A worldwide network of service centres, product support aircraft, which significantly outperform OEM lenses. Penton Media/Air Transport World/SpeedNews and field representatives is available to support all P&WC Booth # 108 products. NTE Aviation, Ltd. The ATW Media Group, is a division of Penton Aviation Booth # 524 Media which includes, Air Transport World – the undis- Precise Flight Inc. Worldwide provider of engine, airframe, and component puted leader for airline news and information; ATWOnline. Booth # 943 sales, leasing, exchange, and inventory management. com, the Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards and Precise Flight is a leading global manufacturer of NTE Aviation supports the aftermarket of CFMI, IAE, GE, Eco-Aviation Conference. advanced lighting, oxygen and electromechanical control Pratt & Whitney, PWC; ATR, Boeing, Canadair, Embraer, SpeedNews- the source for news and information for ex- systems for the aerospace industry since its establishment and Fokker. Our diversity provides NTE the unique ecutives in the commercial, business, and military aviation in 1980. opportunity of being able to satisfy a wide range of industries. SpeedNews Conferences, SpeedNews.com, Precise Flight is uniquely distinct in the aviation industry customer requirements. by not only supplying and developing proprietary products Phoenix Air Repair, Inc in the SpeedBrake™, Pulselite®, PreciseLite HID and OAG Booth # 105 LED Lighting and Precise Oxygen Systems, but also has Booth # 830 Phoenix Air Repair, Inc. is an FAA Repair Station with the ability to design and integrate custom products for a OAGback Aviation Solutions is the global leader in aviation accessory, instrument and radio licenses. We specialize in variety of large manufacturers. information and intelligence. OAGback Aviation Solutions component repair for Canadair, Embraer, Boeing/Douglas provides a complete suite of data solutions supporting and Airbus aircraft electronics, avionics and instruments. Precision Electronics mission critical systems and projects spanning the global We are your low cost and fast turn repair alternative. Booth # 736 Aviation marketplace. Available data covers all areas of The Aero Maintenance Group (AMG) is a high quality, Commercial Aviation including fleet, schedules, traffic and Phoenix Aviation Services provider of repair services and parts support programs airline financial information. Booth # 616 for commercial and regional aircraft operators. In 2008 Phoenix Aviation Services is a FAA/EASA 145 Repair Station Air France Industries-KLM E&M group increased its Off the Wall Products that specializes in Emergency Egress Battery components. We investment in AMG (subsidiary) to have local presence in Booth # 1034 specialize in Radiant, Page, Grimes, IDD-Bell and Diehl OEM the Americas and together provide unparalleled service. Off the Wall’s water-filled, low-profile plastic barricades and PMA products. Our patented charging and testing equip- AMG’s operating companies include: are used to mark construction zones. 8 ft. barricades ment are designed to improve performance and increase Precision Electronics, Atlanta, GA, , Flite Components, Dal- connect end to end. Highly visible with orange/ white safety. Phoenix Aviation is ASA-100 Accredited. las, TX, Air-Pro, Aero Technologies, American Composites, reflective, screw-in red flashing lights, up to 2 flags each. AMG Logistics, Miami, FL. Easy to use and re-use. Meets requirements of FAA AC Piedmont Aviation Component Services 150/5370-2E. AIP eligible. Completely FOD-free. Booth # 523 Premier Aviation Overhaul Center, Inc. Piedmont Aviation operates two FAA/EASA approved Booth # 900 Otto Instruments and Avionics MRO facilities in North Carolina. Services include APUs, Premier is a leading Heavy Maintenance and Re-Finishing Booth # 101 Landing Gears and Propellers for a wide range of aircraft. provider (MRO), conveniently located in the Trois-Rivières, Since 1946, Otto Instrument Service (headquartered Our Material Services division provides spares support Quebec. Our team of dedicated professionals has success- in Ontario, CA) has provided maintenance, repair and solutions to airlines. Piedmont is a division of Limco- fully delivered hundreds of aircraft back to revenue service overhaul services to Original Equipment Manufacturers, Piedmont, Inc. Limco is an OEM/MRO provider for heat reliably and on-time, every time. Premier is Transport Foreign and Domestic Commercial Air Transport, Cargo / transfer components. Canada, FAA and EASA approved. Supporting Regional Freight, Regional, Corporate and Private Aircraft Operators Jets, Turbo-Props and Narrow-Body aircraft, our experi- as well as Military and Defense Aircraft Operators around PowerJet ence is diverse yet focused on each individual aircraft and the world. Otto is FAA / EASA authorized and is ISO9001 Booth # 617 operator we serve. and AS9100 certified. PowerJet, a joint venture of Snecma, France and NPO Saturn, Russia, offers the SaM146 propulsion system dedi- Professional Aircraft Accessories, Inc. Pacific Propeller International cated to the new generation of regional jets. Developing Booth # 928 Booth # 729 13,500 to 17,500 pounds of thrust, the SaM146 covers Professional Aircraft Accessories Inc. (PAA) is an FAA/EASA Pacific Propeller International LLC (PPI), which has been in thrust requirements for aircraft carrying 70 to 120 pas- Part 145 Repair Station specializing in the repair and over- the business for over 50 years, is an FAA and JAA approved sengers. Its first application is the Sukhoi SSJ100. haul of landing gear, accessories, instrumentation, pres- repair facility for Propeller Overhaul and Repair of all makes surization, radio, radar avionics and airframe components. of Aircraft Propellers, Propeller Controls, and PCUs. The most PPG Aerospace PAA is currently supporting many regional operators both common aircraft supported are the Dash 7/8, EMB120, Booth # 417 domestic and international. Our contract programs are ATR42/72, Saab 340B, P3,and C130. PPG Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of original tailored to meet the specific needs of our customers. equipment and replacement transparencies, PRC aero- Pacific Scientific Aerospace space sealants, DeSoto aerospace coatings, Eldorado paint RAA Associate Member Council Booth # 1104 removers and cleaners, and Semco application systems Booth # 645 Pacific Scientific Aerospace is a group of seven companies for all regional aircraft. PPG offers Total Service Solutions The Associate Member Council is comprised of RAA who design, develop, qualify, and manufacture aerospace chemical management and operates a global Application Associate Members- Members of the 2009-10 AMC will and military equipment. We provide quality equipment Support Center network. be staffing this booth. Questions, please contact Karla and services across a wide base of markets and technol- Cadden, Chair, AMC [email protected] ogy bases including Commercial and business airplanes, Military aircraft, Spacecraft, Military Vehicles, and ordnance systems. 40 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS RAA Drug and Alcohol Testing Consortium Reflections Press Saywell International, Inc Booth # 703 Booth # 1036 Booth # 935 In collaboration with FirstLab, RAA has provided drug Utah’s premier printing services provider, Reflections Press Saywell International USA is the branch office of Saywell and alcohol test site set up, collection, laboratory and is based in Midvale and offers a full range of commercial International UK with a stocking warehouse in Ft Medical Review Officer services for US DOT and non-DOT printing. A highly trained and knowledgeable customer Lauderdale Florida. Saywell International is an authorized tests for more than 20 years. The Consortium also offers service staff make sure that attention to detail is given distributor and a buyer of surplus inventories. We offer all consultations, training and regulatory assistance to to every job. Reflections Press is printing this week’s Saywell International parts FOB Florida and with 4 weekly program managers, all at group pricing. Please stop by three special RAA Convention News issues of Regional shipments from the UK through our 15,000 ft warehouse, to see the FirstLab/RAA Consortium staff at Booth 703 Horizons. www.reflectionspress.com we can ship all parts with in 3-4 days. All parts listed on for more information, and join more than 40 airlines and ILS, Partsbase and Aeroxchange can be supported by your maintenance centers that are already members. Rockwell Collins Florida representative. Visit us at www.saywell.us. Booth # 409 Radixx International, Inc Rockwell Collins is a pioneer in the design, production Schneller, Inc. Booth # 545 and support of innovative solutions for our customers in Booth # 735 Founded in 1993 and now hosting airlines on six conti- aerospace and defense. Working together, our global team Schneller is a global leader in the development and nents, Radixx’ fully integrated, Internet-based reservations shares a vision to create the most trusted source of com- production of engineered decorative laminates and non- solutions support all airline business models, from tradi- munication and aviation electronics solutions, applying textile flooring for aviation and ground transportation. tional to low cost, optimizing revenues, lowering costs insight and foresight to help our customers succeed. Schneller provides continuous roll and sheet production and increasing your ability to access, maintain and expand from its ISO-9001 certified production facilities in the new and traditional distribution channels. Rolls-Royce United States and sales and services support offices in Booth # 425 France and Singapore. Ramco Systems Rolls-Royce, the world-leading provider of power systems Booth # 828 and services for use on land, at sea and in the air, oper- Semler Industries Inc. Ramco is a global provider of Maintenance & Engineering ates in four global markets – civil-aerospace, defense- Booth # 116 and MRO software for passenger airlines, cargo & MROs. aerospace, marine and energy. The regional airline market Semler Industries, has been a world class leader in ground Customers include; is served by the AE3007 turbofan and the AE2100 support equipment for over 45 years. Our flag ship line Pinnacle Airlines, Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines, turbo-prop engines and TotalCare® engine maintenance includes the Aircraft Water Ozone Cleaning System Shuttle America, AeroMexico Connect, TACA Regional, management services. (AWOCS)Ô, which has the capability to clean aircraft Virgin America, Evergreen International Airlines, enerjet, water systems and potable water cabinets at unmatched JEJU Air, El Al Airlines, Vueling, Jazeera Airways, Air New Saab speeds and without chemicals, leaving NO hazardous Zealand’s Safe Air, KD Avia, PHI, Air Methods, ERA, Carib- Booth # 601 waste. Visit us in the Green Pavilion to see a demo. bean Airlines and others. Saab, represented by Saab Aircraft Leasing and Saab Aerotech, offer many services not only related to the 470 Sky Harbour Aircraft Raytheon Airline Aviation Services strong Saab 340/Saab 2000 global fleet, but for regional Booth # 1103 Booth # 1118 aircraft as well. Saab’s 70+ year commitment to the Sky Harbour Aircraft is a Transport Canada Approved Raytheon Airline Aviation Services provides sales and ad- aviation industry continues with such services including Maintenance Organization that specializes in exterior and ministrative support to the worldwide fleet of Beechcraft aircraft sales and leasing, spares provisioning, engineering interior refurbishment on various aircraft types up to the 1900C and 1900D aircraft. They also provide liaison with and training. regional jet. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the 1900 including technical, Sabre Airline Solutions Skyservice hotline and engineering support. Booth # 416 Booth # 435 Sabre Airline Solutions is the world’s proven leader of soft- Skyservice has been providing support to regional airlines RCI Safety ware products for the airline industry. Flight operations, and manufactures for over 15 years. With locations in Booth # 1003 crew management, flight planning and resource manage- Montreal, Toronto and Calgary they are able to handle any RCI has been providing businesses with innovative safety ment solutions and consulting services for airlines are request from mobile repair parties, line maintenance and solutions for over 20 years. Our web-based management offered to simplify daily operation control and lower costs. heavy maintenance. Skyservice is a Transport Canada ap- software helps companies close the loop by utilizing real More than 250 airlines around the world use this broad proved AMO that carries both FAA and EASA certification. time information to implement and control safety and portfolio as decision-support tools to increase revenues quality management systems. Identify leading and lag- and improve operations. SkyVantage Corporation ging indicators using our behavior based safety, incident Booth # 423 reporting and investigation program. Saft America, Inc. SkyVantage Airline Solutions offers custom software Booth # 301 development, IT consulting and reservation/management RCM Aeroservices, Ltd. Saft is the premier battery supplier to the aviation systems. We specialize in helping small to medium and Booth # 834 industry, producing advanced technology batteries for start-up airlines reduce operating costs, maximize revenue RCM Aeroservices provides airlines and the aerospace all types of civil and military aircraft. Whether providing and efficiently manage their business. Our solutions sector with reliability and maintenance cost solutions. power for engine starting or energy for emergency back- and ‘cutting-edge technology approach’ enables the Through our innovative suite of business solutions; data up & auxiliary power units, and emergency systems, Saft deployment and maintenance of enterprise systems at entry, data management, data mining & analysis, reliability batteries are unmatched for reliability and safety under all commodity costs. & maintenance program support and consulting; our conditions. clients experience proven results in improved operational reliability, decreased costs and enhanced efficiencies. SAI/Drake - AMETEK MRO Booth # 1039 AMETEK MRO is represented at the 2009 RAA Annual Convention by these new AMETEK business units: South- ern Aeroparts, Drake Air and High Standard Aviation. All are FAA, EASA and CAAC approved repair stations spe- cializing in a wide range of repair and overhaul solutions for commercial and regional aircraft operators worldwide. regional horizons | May 2009 41 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Solutions Through Analytics, Inc. STG Aerospace, Inc. theleathercollection Booth # 1107 Booth # 517 Booth # 744 Provides intellectual solutions based on “best prac- STG Aerospace specializes in the design and manufacture High quality Leather Supplier. Std and Nano tices”. Let us find the hidden savings in areas such as: of emergency lighting systems for aircraft evacuation. (.9mm) weight leathers, that are flame treated operations, risk management, strategic/tactical planning, STGs patented, non-electrical emergency escape path in the drum, our color is very consistent. We process improvements, program integration, ROI justifica- system - SafTGlo, will be on exhibit along with its newest offer a stocking program and cleaning products. tion, data analysis, market research, task management, technology - A Wireless Emergency Primary Power System, Our hides meet all specifications and regulations policy/procedural analysis, safety, business development, marketed as WEPPS. See ‘LIVE’ demonstration at booth required by FAA. We are also a Green, Women departmental reviews, EFB technologies, AMM-Own Ship, 517. Owned Company. ADS-B, HUD, CDTI, NextGen, EVS/FLIR, wireless communications, Stratford Bridge The Shephard Group aircraft performance to the latest in Green technologies. Booth #1038 Booth # 200 Stratford Bridge helps you bridge the gap between The Shephard Group-www.shephard.co.uk Soundair Repair Group, LLC corporate vision and effective execution, both inside Publishers, Event Organizers, & Online Information Booth # 802 and outside your organization. Proven by our work with Services Providers for the Aerospace & Defense Industry Soundair Repair Group, LLC (www.soundair.com) is an mainline carriers, our strategy execution support services Specialist Magazines, Niche Industry Handbooks, Online FAA/EASA certified repair station located in Snohomish, increase employee engagement, accountability, and News Brands Conferences & Exhibitions - all our products WA. In business since 1993, specializing in repairs of bottom-line productivity. Our mapping and influence attract the industry’s leading companies & most senior windshield assemblies, coffee makers, ovens, lavatory services revitalize supply chain, outsourcing/downsizing, figures within the aerospace & defence industry. components and accessories. Subsidiary of Soundair Inc., and cross-pollination strategies. SDDG formed as a separate operating unit addressing Torrington Distributors product improvements through the development of PMA STS Aviation Group Booth # 1005 and STC, increasing reliability, resulting in substantial Booth # 913 Torrington Distributors is an OEM and Aftermarket manu- savings for customers. STS Aviation Group is a fully integrated turnkey solu- facturer of cut and sewn components for the Commercial tions provider with a common goal. Whether you need a Aviation Industry. Our customers include OEM seating and Specmat Technologies, Inc. single aircraft mechanic, a full range of Aviation Staffing, cushion manufacturers, maintenance and overhaul facili- Booth # 303 Engineering, Line Maintenance or Component Solutions, we ties and many of the world’s airlines. TDI offers a reliable Specmat Technologies, Inc., the North American subsidiary are available to support you. STS is a recognized leader in and professional source for the cut and sewn commodity. of the United Kingdom based H.R. Smith Group of providing A&P Staffing Services, Line Maintenance Services, Companies, has been a leading manufacturer of airborne Engineering Services and Component Distribution and Inven- Trax USA Corp. antennas, conductive sealing gaskets, electro-static tory Management Service to the global aviation market. Booth # 309 dischargers, personal locator beacons, emergency locator TRAX is the undisputed leader in the aviation Mainte- transmitters, crash position indicators and various avionic Superjet International Spa nance and Engineering software industry. TRAX Main- test sets since 1965. (formerly Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company) tenance was developed - with Airlines and for Airlines Booth # 609 - to provide the most advanced maintenance solution Spectralux Corporation SuperJet International, a joint venture between Italian available today. TRAX has signed with over 80 airlines Booth # 220 Alenia Aeronautica (51%) and Russian Sukhoi Holding customers worldwide. Spectralux designs, manufactures and markets avion- (49%), is in charge of marketing, sales, customization and Visit us at Booth 309 or visit www.trax.aero. ics systems, components and modules, including digital delivery of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional jet in Europe, data communications systems (ACARS), individual circuit the Americas, Oceania, Africa and Japan, as well as of Triumph Group, Inc. boards, electronic assemblies, flight deck illumination worldwide after-sales support. Booth # 809 systems and keyboards. Ask us about Dlink+, our all-in- Triumph Group, Inc. is a global leader in supplying and one data communications system in a single LRU. Services TBM, Inc overhauling aerospace systems and components. Operat- include customer manufacturing (build to print), design Booth # 939 ing in over 40 locations, Triumph designs, engineers, and FAR 145-approved repairs (License #VLXR781L). TBM offers a wide variety of specialty products and manufactures, repairs and overhauls aircraft components, services for the aerospace industry. We offer a complete subassemblies and systems. A wide variety of products StandardAero range of hydraulic fluids, chemicals, adhesives, coatings, and services are offered through two operating groups: Booth # 401 and plastics just to name a few. One of our specialties is Triumph Aerospace Systems Group, and Triumph Aftermar- StandardAero specializes in engine maintenance, repair sourcing the hard to find consumable products. We are ket Services Group. and overhaul, and services that include airframe, interior also a customized repackager whether you need 2 ounces refurbishments and paint for business aviation, air trans- or 2 gallons TBM can fill your needs! Turbine Fuel Systems/Texas Pneumatics port, and military aircraft. The company has a network Booth # 1009 of 12 facilities in the US, Canada, Europe, Singapore and Texas Air Composites Turbine Fuel Systems, an FAA/EASA Approved Part 145 Australia, with an additional 14 regional service and Booth # 836 repair station specializing in overhaul/repair of engine support locations. Texas Air Composites (FAA #T42R821Y – EASA.145.5304 fuel pumps, fuel boost pumps and other fuel system – CAAC #F00100466) specializes in the repair of flight components. Texas Pneumatics is an FAA/EASA Repair Sterling Courier control surfaces, attaching components & sub-assemblies, station overhauling air cycle machines, engine starters, T/R Booth # 731 nacelles, general structures and interiors for commercial actuators and pneumatic valves for regional aircraft. AVIATION TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS. Whatever and regional aircraft. TAC, which is located in Desoto, TX, it takes, wherever it’s going, depend on the STERLING main focus is on composites, metal, metal-to-metal, metal US Airmotive GSE difference. We offer: Same day, next available flight and to honeycomb, solid laminated structures and welded Booth # 1035 charter services; Fast response time with 24x7 access to structures. USAirmotive GSE has been servicing the aerospace aviation experts; Online tracking and order entry backed industry since 1963, providing a full line of GSE parts and by call centers around the globe; Precision handling and The Allen Groupe supplies for a one-stop source for all your GSE needs. We worldwide expedited services. Booth # 925 supply hoses for lavatory, airstart and airconditioning units As a preferred cleaning partner, we are here to help you rise along with fittings,couplings and adapters. We also manu- above your current cleaning challenges. We are eager to facture both AC & DC ground power cable assemblies. learn more about how we can support your vision of great- ness by providing you with a Worry Free Experience™. 42 regional horizons | May 2009 EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS Universal Avionics Systems Corporation Wencor, Inc. Woodward MPC Booth # 216 Booth # 723 Booth # 437 Universal Avionics manufactures a line of avionics equip- WENCOR offices around the world provide customers with ment including WAAS/SBAS FMS; Flat Panel Displays; great service, quality products, and increased cost savings. Synthetic Vision; TAWS; Application Server Unit; Cockpit From OEM parts to FAA PMA parts, WENCOR is commit- World Courier Voice and Flight Data Recorders and Radio Control Units. ted to getting the best quality parts and services to you Booth # 1019 Universal Avionics offers systems designed for the cockpit when you need them. To learn more about the Wencor Since 1969 World Courier has set the standard for speed, from the pilot’s perspective that exceed emerging com- advantage, call 801.489.2000 or visit www.wencor.com. reliability and personalized service for shippers demanding munications and navigation requirements. schedules. World Courier’s ability to respond to your most Wings Financial Federal Credit Union urgent & challenging AOG request is immediate regardless Vision Aerospace, Inc. Booth # 701 of time zone. We understand there is no margin for error Booth # 732 For 70 years, Wings Financial Federal Credit Union has when handling your AOG shipment. Vision Aerospace is a distributor and second source remained true to a single purpose: securing the futures inventory for the Regional Airlines. Vision stocks new and of the men and women in air transportation. As the first Zip - Chem Products rotable parts, specializing in the Beech 1900, Saab 340, credit union dedicated exclusively to air transportation, Booth # 224 Dash 8, CRJ and ERJ aircraft. Vision is the distributor for Wings Financial members save time and money through Zip-Chem Products is a formulator, manufacturer and the CRJ / ERJ Flex & Thrust Reverse Shafts. In addition, we superior financial services. packager of a broad line of aircraft maintenance prod- can provide Hamilton Sundstrand product. ucts. We offer our Cor-Ban line of corrosion inhibiting Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson Inter- compounds, Sur-Prep avionics grade precision grade and VLS Recovery Services LLC national Airport general purpose cleaners and degreasers, Calla interior Booth # 122 Booth # 628 and exterior appearance products, and our Aero-Lube VLS Recovery Services, LLC operates one of the nation’s lead- Home to 710,000 residents, Winnipeg boasts a highly specialty lubricants. ing full service non-hazardous waste facilities. VLS specializes diversified, niche-oriented economy where world class in the treatment, storage, transportation, recycling and culture and entertainment live and thrive. Zodiac Services Americas LLC disposal of non-hazardous waste with extensive experience More than 3.5 million passengers annually will experience Booth # 730 in the airline industry. 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