Maintenance and Modifications
News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Drones Approved for Jet Aviation’s Aircraft Inspection
Using drones and AI can improve inspection efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime
Maintenance and Modifications
Ametek MRO Builds Out Component Repair Facilities in Europe
AEM and Antavia each have added component capabilities in preparation for increased MRO demand in Europe
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Launches Aircraft Fuel Tank Sanitization Service
Steam cleaning and vacuuming remove the need for harmful biocides
Regulations and Government
Dassault Aviation Opens Catarina Service Center
The 40,000-sq-ft facility can simultaneously house five Falcon business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Secures STC for Ka-band Terminal for Gulfstream G650
The system doubles the data capacity of existing GX satellites
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Technics Completes C-check on Head of State ACJ320
Scheduled inspection included examination of primary and secondary structures
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Expanding Global Falcon Support with New Facilities
Dassault’s Proven Service Support Strategy Evolves Further
Maintenance and Modifications
Appalachian Aero Group Secures Part 145 Approval
AAG reaps benefits of perseverance following a two-year certification process
Aircraft
Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Completions and Refurb Specialists Maximize Aircraft Values
Companies meet customer needs despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Maintenance and Modifications
Million Air Dallas Introduces Aircraft Maintenance Oversight Plans
Operators can choose between two levels of supervision
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Taps Spirit Aeronautics’ Avionics Expertise
Companies sign agreement to collaborate on complementary maintenance support
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Set To Expand Operations with Aircraft Hangar
Project to double size of dedicated maintenance space
Maintenance and Modifications
First Customer Selects AkzoNobel VR Painting Training
Operators can "see" the quality of their virtual paint application
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Helicopter Engine Support Contracts with GDAT
Contracts cover in-service support and MRO for 140 Arrano 1A and Makila 2A1 engines
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas-area Maintenance Provider Expands
The addition of a newly-renovated hangar caps a three-year upgrade program
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Opens Expanded Parts Distribution Center
The Wichita facility stocks 150,000 unique parts
Maintenance and Modifications
Bolen Applauds NBAA Maintenance Conference Success
The event in Portland attracted attendees from 46 states
Regulations and Government
Transonic Exits Parts Distribution Accreditation Program
The company's records and procedures were not in FAA compliance
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Earning Wyvern Wingman Certification
The process begins with an initial audit followed by checks every 24 months
Maintenance and Modifications
Maintenance Tech Salaries Growing but Lag Pilots'
Technicians need to be better informed about their worth—and advocate for themselves
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Malaysia Unveils the Country’s Largest Business Aviation MRO Center
Grand opening marks ambitions to expand maintenance support around the Asia-Pacific region
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Star Breaks Ground on Grand Rapids Hangar, Offices
Facility will serve as a dedicated Pilatus Aircraft sales and service center
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Maintenance Business Embraces Tech Advances
Efforts toward digitalization vital to creating efficiencies and ensuring safety
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Prepares for 80,500-sq-ft Hangar Expansion in Georgia
Expansion at Augusta Regional Airport to increase footprint by 60%
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Inks Support Contract with DRF Luftrettung
Nonprofit operates 32 bases at 30 locations in Germany
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Business Aircraft Maintenance Conference Opens in Portland
Annual event brings together the aviation maintenance community
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation To Delist from Stock Exchange by June
Shareholders have been made a revised share buyout offer
Engines
ZeroAvia Offers Hydrogen-electric Component Manufacturing
The company opened its manufacturing plant near Seattle this week
Maintenance and Modifications
JetSupport Launches Rapid Dispatch Support across Europe
A team of certified technicians serve all major OEMs
