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
Bombardier To Offer Bizjet Support at Super Bowl LI
The service provider will place representatives on-site in Houston so operators and customers alike can receive aircraft support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Secures FAA OK For Light Helo ADS-B Retrofit
Vector is offering the L-3 Lynx NTG-9000 and Garmin GTX-345 transponder.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Readies Challenger 850 SE for ADS-B
The installation combined a Canadian-developed STC and a Rockwell Collins STC to prepare the aircraft for WAAS/LPV and bring it into ADS-B OUT compliance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Completes 200th Challenger Heavy Inspection
More than 1,600 Challengers are now in service worldwide.
Maintenance and Modifications
Harrods Aviation Approved as S-92 Service Center
The London-based service provider can now service the S92 as well as the S76, Airbus H155 and Leonardo AW139.
Maintenance and Modifications
Germany's Atlas Air Service Earns FAA Mx Approval
The Bremen-based MRO has broadened its international clientele with a new authorization to work on N-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Maximum View Bubble Windows Improve AS350 Hover View
The Swiss Rotor Solutions modification for the Airbus AS350/H125 helicopter improves pilot field of view when looking down by 10 times.
Maintenance and Modifications
RCA Avionics Completes Acquisition of Scottsdale MRO
Deal included the Executive Aircraft Maintenance name and both the maintenance and avionics operations at the Arizona airport.
FBOs
Jet Aviation To Expand at Singapore Seletar Airport
The new addition will bring the facility at Seletar Aerospace Part to more than 100,000 sq ft of hangar space.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG, Bombardier Create New Aircraft Paint Effect
The Carrington Pearl Blue paint was applied to a Global Express XRS owned by Carrington Holding.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Battle Creek Upgrades Paint Capability
With 12,000 square feet, the new hangar allows for additional paint capacity and paint schedule flexibility.
Aircraft
Sukhoi Promises Stabilizer Fixes on All Superjets in January
Defect grounds some SSJ100s, others unaffected
Maintenance and Modifications
Rectrix Rebrands Its AirFlyte Repair Business
Acquired in 2013, it will now known as Rectrix MRO, to highlight the Mass.-based company's repair services.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Teams Again with 328 Support for 604 Completion
The two companies have collaborated on a variety of bizjet airframes including Bombardier Globals, Dassault Falcons and Cessna Citations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Wins FAA, EASA Nods for CJ Active Winglet
Winglet system includes a wingtip extension and winglet, as well as load-alleviation technology.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Services Its First BBJ 777
A rush job from a Middle Eastern client was no worry for the company's Basel facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Signs More Contracts For Widebody Maintenance
Specializing in bizliner maintenance and refurbishment, buisness is booming for the Swiss MRO provider.
Maintenance and Modifications
LHT Establishes New Supply Hub in Florida
The Fort Lauderdale facility will serve as the service provider's primary parts warehouse for the Southeastern U.S. as well as Central and South America
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Veteran Helps Find Mx Billing Discrepancies
In operation for nearly a year, Eric Meitner’s consulting company helps navigate the ins and outs of aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Idaho Maintenance Provider Expands Authorizations
Boise's Jackson Jet Center is now authorized for King Air and Cessna Caravan work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Now Advent eABS Brake Dealer
The world's largest PIlatus PC-12 distributor can now sell and install the snti-skid braking system
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Defends Its Bombardier Mx Crown
Last year's winner of Bombardier's annual Authorized Service Facility Excellence Award has been recognized once again.
Maintenance and Modifications
Field Aviation Partners on Challenger 605 Special Mission Mod
The company, which has been in operation since 1947, has extensive experience in modifying a wide range of civil aircraft for special purposes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Vienna Adds To Bombardier Authorizations
In addition to the Bombardier Challenger 350 and Global family, the location now adds line maintenance for the advanced Challenger 600 series.
Avionics
Vector Earns EASA Nod for ADS-B Solution
The system is intended for the the Airbus Helicopters AS332, Leonardo Helicopters AW139, and the Sikorsky S-76 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Adds New Service & Support Unit
The OEM sees an opportunity to expand and integrate service and support across its product lines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Colorado Pilatus Dealer Earns Part 145 Certification
Denver-based Tempus Jets is ratcheting up its maintenance support in advance of the PC-24's anticipated entry-into-service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Ups Its Winter AOG Service
Just in time for ski season, the Ohio MRO has expanded its U.S. coverage with two additional Colorado locations.
Avionics
West Star Wins STC for Falcon 900B Datalink Install
CPDL-C improves communication capabilities in areas that usually require third-party HF communication relay, such as oceanic and en route airspace.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mena Technics Forms Alliance with Inter-Tec
The partners will offer precision engineering design services.
