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
Jet Aviation Hong Kong Gets EASA Part 145 Nod for G650
The company will expand its capacity later this year with a new 43,000-sq-ft MRO facility in Macau and a third 41,500-sq-ft hangar in Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Approves ExecuJet Australia for Phenom 300 Mx
Approval marks an extension to ExecuJet’s maintenance capabilities already in place for the Embraer ERJ-135/145, Legacy 600/650 and Phenom 100.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Inks German CH-53 Support Contract
The deal will keep the Bundeswehr's Stallions flying through 2030.
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Launches Campaign Highlighting Capabilities
Part of the campaign will involve AeroBrigham holding drawings for items that represent its "high class to classic" aviation services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall, Rolls-Royce Extend, Amend Parts Distribution Deal
Under the new terms of the deal, which extends through 2026, Aviall will now be able to offer used engines to customers
Maintenance and Modifications
Pall Selects AeroProducts as Dry Filter Dealer
The company claims its PUREair filters offer benefits over traditional oil-based fliters
Maintenance and Modifications
BBA Subsidiaries Offer Heli-Expo MRO Discounts
The discounts include flat-rate pricing for overhauls.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Adds Five New Maintenance Stations
With some 1,000 technicians worldwide, the Canadian OEM has increased support locations by more than 50 percent.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Introduces 3D Virtual Maintenance Training
New system enables trainees to virtually peel away aircraft skin and structure to “see” parts and systems up close.
Maintenance and Modifications
The ‘Other’ Air Asia Seeks More Third Party MRO Business
The long-established Taiwanese company has new leadership that is pitching for international contracts.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Celebrates 50 Years in Rotary Wing Aviation
StandardAero is targeting opportunities to grow its business despite a soft helicopter market.
Maintenance and Modifications
Carl Jones Wins Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award
The Bell 205/Bell 412 crew chief has earned the award for his outstanding career in helicopter maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Opens Satellite Mx Shop in Houston
Its new satellite location there can now provide minor inspections and repairs for Gulfstream, Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker and Citation aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Adds Falcon Classic to M&O Program
Dassault has eight upcoming M&O sessions worldwide in addition to its recently held Falcon Classic seminar.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Citation M2 Fitted with Tamarack Active Winglets
Benefits include a 10 percent to 12 percent reduction in fuel burn and a 400-pound max zero fuel weight increase.
Maintenance and Modifications
QTA Develops Corrosion Fix for GIV Engine Inlet
Its engineering and DER staff also has “full capability” for composite repairs on all GII, GIII, GIV and GV parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Intros LED Exterior Light Kit for Beechjets
Kits are available for $15,943, not including the estimated 40 man-hours for installation
Maintenance and Modifications
SAE To Tackle Helicopter IBF Standards
The FAA has asked SAE to work through two of the more difficult issues as it attempts to complete a policy statement on IBF installation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Fulcrum Labs Rolls out New A&P Technician Prep Course
Developed in conjuction with the Aviation Institute of Maintenance, the computer-based course offers self-paced progress.
Maintenance and Modifications
Triumph Group Sells Off APU MRO Businesses
The U.S. and Asian operations will be rebranded as TurbineAero, under the ownership of global investment firm The Gores Group.
FBOs
Northeast Air Completes Expansion Project
The Maine-based FBO completed a 2-year expansion project on its terminal and hangar areas.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI, Constant Collaborate on ADS-B, Fans-1/A Upgrades
Constant has dedicated a line for JSSI customers seeking the upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
Teamsters Step Up Dispute over NetJets Mx Outsourcing
The union is sending letters to NetJets customers and hoping to meet with them directly to discuss their complaints.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pro Star Gets OK for King Air 350 Antenna Mount
The amendment states allows the service provider to install UAM and lower fuselage radome.
Aircraft
Embraer Cracks Open Bizjet Market in Argentina
The country is also a ripe replacement business aircraft market, as about 80 percent of the 170 Argentina-registered business jets are 10 years or older.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Ready for Game-day Support in Houston
Company covering customers with service center at Houston Hobby Airport and three mobile service units statoned in the Houston area.
Maintenance and Modifications
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Avionics
JetTech Earns STC for Citation 550B/560 Touchscreens
The approval covers the Garmin GTN 650/7560 installation for Primus 1000-equipped Citation Bravo, Ultra, Encore and Excel jets.s
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Completions Gets FAA Part 145 Nod
The announcement caps a year-long process, under the FAA's new repair station certificiation protocols.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Completes Cabin Refit during Challenger Heavy Check
The older aircraft, regstered to a Middle Eastern customer was completed on schedule in just 10 weeks.
