NEWS
ROCKWELL COLLINS’ FLIGHT2TM AVIONICS PART OF OFFICIAL C-130K DELIVERY TO MEXICAN AIR FORCE
Rockwell Collins’ Flight2TM avionics were onboard when Cascade Aerospace officially delivered the modernized C-130K aircraft to the Mexican Air Force during a ceremony April 23 at the Feria Aeroespacial Mexico Air Show 2015. In November 2013, Cascade received a contract as part of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the Canadian and Mexican governments, for maintenance and modernization of the Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) C-130K aircraft. Rockwell Collins was selected in 2014 to provide avionics for the aircraft. The C-130K maintenance and modernization program
was initiated in 2014. It involved an upgrade of the avionics system, including the installation and integration of the Rockwell Collins Flight2 integrated avionics system. The Rockwell Collins Flight2 integrated avionics system
will provide the Mexican Air Force C-130 aircraft with unrestricted access to global airspace by meeting current Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) airspace requirements. Included in the avionics upgrade is a full glass cockpit with new primary flight displays, Required Navigation Performance/Area Navigation flight management system and digital engine instruments. The upgrade will provide the Mexican Air Force with state-of-the-art capabilities
consistent with the world’s leading C-130 operators. Cascade also conducted operational and technical training
for FAM personnel using the Rockwell Collins Flight2 procedural training simulator at its Abbotsford facility. The aircraft is a derivative of Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Hercules, and is used to carry troops, passengers or freight.
U.S. CUSTOMS CONSULTANT LENDS EXPERTISE TO DUNCAN AVIATION AIRCRAFT SALES TEAM When an aircraft is purchased internationally and brought into the U.S., one of the last steps is ensuring the aircraft meets all requirements for the U.S. Customs agency. The de-registration and re-registration process meets the FAA regulations, but does not necessarily meet the regulations of U.S. Customs. Duncan Aviation’s Aircraft Sales team and its customers can now lean on the expertise of Duncan Aviation’s International Compliance Officer Steve Rothanzl. “It might seem to be a minor step, but making sure an
aircraft is cleared through U.S. Customs can be a tedious and expensive task. A private aircraft enjoys many exemptions from importation regulations. However, when that aircraft is changing ownership, the aircraft itself is actually treated as cargo” Rothanzl says. “U.S. and other Customs agencies have the authority to levy large fines and penalties if proper procedures and paperwork are not followed. For this reason, it is vital that operators know and understand the proper Customs procedures.”
Rothanzl is a long-time Duncan
Aviation team member who started in 1997. For the last six years, he has been working to help customers and the company stay in compliance with all United States government policies regulating the import and export of all shipments and aircraft into and out of the United States, either destined for or leaving Duncan Aviation. He continuously studies the ever-changing and often vague government regulations and educates Duncan Aviation team members and customers on what is required to avoid delays, fines and duty fees. U.S. Customs offices are located at specified airports of entry with the goal of verifying that no illegal items are being imported, all documents and paperwork are in order, and that any tax or duty is collected. All procedures must be followed by the aircraft operator and the required documents are needed. If an operator does not comply, a fine of $5,000 per violation may be assessed. In addition, Customs can and does seize airplanes for gross violations.
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