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 Basel Gets Nod from Philippines CAA
The approval is for the Falcon 900 and the company is pursuing similar approval for the 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Aerospace Returns BBJ to Service
One BBJ rolls in for service as another rolls out.
Maintenance and Modifications
Teci Adds Conquest II to Airframe Program
The company already offers engine support for the turboprop twin.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
JetSet To Open Aircraft Interior Shop in Van Nuys
Via a partnership with Western Jet Aviation, this will mark JetSet's fourth U.S. location.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Service Centers Add Maintenance Approvals
Aruba, Bermuda and Cayman Islands approvals added.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace To Support Australian PT6A Operators
The company will provide support for four agricultural and firefighting operators Down Under.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Aviation Group Primed for Expansion
The expansion project at the company's Maine facility is partially funded by federal grants.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Performing Major FOD Repair on G200
The company is replacing the aircraft's skin.
Maintenance and Modifications
OEMs Step Up To Support Olympics-bound Bizjets
Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Textron on site.
Avionics
Jet Aviation St. Louis Leads in CL604 FANS Installs
Facility has completed eight FANS upgrade installations on Bombardier Challenger 604s and has two more scheduled
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Completes Major A320 VIP Completion
MRO returns former airliner to service as a VIP-outfitted bizliner.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Opens San Antonio Avionics Satellite
Tech provides on-location avionics repairs and installations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant, Nextant Partner on Beechjet, XTi Mx Plan
Operators are offered a guaranteed operating cost.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet East Adds NDT Division
Provides NDT services at its location or the customer’s facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Avionics To Distribute Wireless Test Equipment
Company will distribute Barfield DPS1000 and 1811NG digital pitot static test sets, plus tablet to interface.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Aviation Refurbs JetSuite Phenom Interiors
Aircraft are being updated with recovered taupe and coal leather seats, refinished cabin panels, leather cabin drink rails and other “luxury options."
Avionics
Pro Star Offers ADS-B Solution for Jets with Primus II
STC covers most business aircraft with Honeywell Primus II radio suites, as well as Honeywell SPZ-8000, Primus 1000 and 2000 flight control
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star STCs ADS-B for Challengers, Falcons
LPV functionality is available as an option.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation OK'd for Sikorsky Support
The approval adds the S-76D to its existing approval for the S-76 Legacy models.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Receives STC for PT6A-140 Engine Upgrade
Under the STC StandardAero would install the engine in the Cessna Caravan 208B.
Maintenance and Modifications
TRU To Expand Offerings at Wichita Maintenance Academy
By year-end courses will cover some piston and jet aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Renews Mexico Certificate
The company's three facilities hold DGAC approval.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Scores with 20th XP140 Caravan Engine Upgrade
Less than a year after receiving its STC, Blackhawk has been highly successful with its engine-upgrade program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Ups Ante on Top Prop Warranties
Coverage now extends up to the first recommended overhaul.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Pacific Completes Aeromil Integration
The move adds Cessna sales, maintenance and charter to its offerings.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Eases RVSM Application Process
Rule eliminates "the burden and expense of developing, processing and approving RVSM maintenance programs.”
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Mobile Bizjet Mx Fleet Marks Milestone
Bombardier Business Aircraft’s Customer Response Teammobile fleet has now performed more 4,000 maintenance events since its launch in 2013.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Reaches One-dozen Mark in G5000 Sales
The company is offering special pricing through the first week of August.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Offers ADS-B OUT Upgrade for Beechjets
Deal includes a Pro Line 21 upgrade credit when an ADS-B installation is purchased
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Venue Selected for Flying Colours ExecLiners
The first installation has taken place in a CRJ200 conversion.
