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AVweb’s search of aviation news worldwide found a new online service for finding engine overhaul shops, a new flight training program for Global Aerospace customers, an LCD cockpit retrofit from Thomas Global Systems, and new owners for three FBOs in Indiana.

AVweb's search of aviation news worldwide found a new online service for finding engine overhaul shops, a new flight training program for Global Aerospace customers, an LCD cockpit retrofit from Thomas Global Systems, and new owners for three FBOs in Indiana. OverhaulBids.comoffers a wayfor aircraft owners to find shops, pricing and reviews for engine overhauls and inspections, completely free. Overhaul Bids also helps shops expand their reach in a risk-free way. Shops only pay a small fee when they complete a job won through the website. Overhaul Bids supports projects for all engine manufacturers and specializes in piston engines. Examples are engine overhaul, prop strikes, hot section inspections, and anything else that you would use an engine shop for.Global Aerospace Inc., a leading provider of aerospace insurance, announced the 2015 Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) training program provided by SM4 safety program partner Calspan Corporation. All Global Aerospace customers who are interested in enhancing their current training curriculum to include Calspan's Advanced Maneuvering & Upset Recovery Training (AM-URT) course will now be eligible.
Thomas Global Systems, a leader in the design, production and support of avionic display systems technology, launched the new LCD TFD-8601 cockpit retrofit solution for regional and corporate aircraft. This new innovation is a true plug-and-play LCD replacement for Rockwell Collins' EFD-86 CRT unit on a range of regional and corporate aircraft including SAAB 340, Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia, Beechcraft King Air, Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream, Hawker and Learjet. With first customer deliveries expected to commence next month, the new TFD-8601 LCD will complement Thomas Global Systems' extensive long-term CRT display support programs.Eagle Creek Aviation Services CEO Matt Hagans and Montgomery Aviation President Dan Montgomery & Vice-President Andi Montgomery have reached an initial understanding on terms for the purchase of Montgomery Aviation by Eagle Creek Aviation Services.The purchase transaction will include the fixed base operations (FBO) and maintenance facility at Indianapolis Executive Airport (TYQ), the FBO at the Frankfort / Clinton County Airport (FKR), and the FBO at the Grissom Aeroplex.
