The Boeing 767-200 has become economically undesirable for passenger carrying airlines. I have thousands of hours flying this fine aircraft around the world. It’s has amazing range and cabin size for a corporate aircraft. The price for an airframe and engines is the fraction of that of a new aircraft. Read more
We got a bit of an Airshow as our flights where delayed at Newark NJ yesterday.
I was asked to write an article for a leading European Aviation Magazine; This is a preview for my Blog follower: Once upon a time men of steel flew their loud 3 hole jets fast and proud. We would takeoff pass through 10,000 feet roll the nose over accelerate to the Read more
Having been in the aviation industry for over 30 years as an aviation department manager, major airline captain, aircraft completion consultant and President of Integral Aviation Solutions Inc, I feel uniquely qualified to discuss the completion or conversion process of an airliner into a “Flying Home”. Long before Boeing was Read more
This is an excerpt from an FAA fact sheet: 16G seats: In 1988, the FAA issued regulations requiring that all newly developed transport aircraft use “16g” seats. Using a test dummy, these seats undergo dynamic testing and evaluation regarding injury protection. Similar to automobile crash tests, the FAA tests are Read more
Integral Aviation Solutions was featured in Palm Beach Illustrated this month. Please click on each picture or download PDF.
I spotted this aircraft in Edinburgh, Scotland and want to share it with my readers. It’s very refreshing to see something this unique and bold.
A sports team’s talent is their most precious asset. These days airlines are going bankrupt and losing money. Does it make sense to entrust this asset to a for profit company whose primary concern is mere survival? The shrinkage in the airline industry has placed many former airliners on the Read more
The BBJ’s are back in Town You can now acquire A Boeing Business Jet without the previously required 3 to 5 year waiting period. Being an aviation consultant having extensive experience with the Boeing Business Jet also known as a Boeing 737. I keep my finger on the pulse of the BBJ Read more
Overall aircraft completion program management consists of monitoring the critical path schedule, participating in vendor and program reviews, and proactively identifying and solving major issues before they manifest themselves. Close attention is paid to quality, cost and schedule when dealing with any issue, including Change Orders. Although each project is Read more