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
Dassault Enhances Support with New Centers, Customer Tools
The manufacturer is preparing to open its Bordeaux center this fall and continues to increase authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications
China OKs AvFab King Air Modifications
The lightweight seats allow for more passengers in a variety of seating floor plans used in King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Support Demand on Upswing In Europe
Gulfstream adds authorized maintenance facilities in Berlin, Vienna to accommodate fleet growth.
Maintenance and Modifications
All King Airs Now Certified with Pro Line Fusion Avionics
Just certified with the Rockwell Collins touchscreen system is the C90GTx.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins Introduces CES Upgrades
The avionics company completed a CES upgrade on Gulfstream and Bombardier aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
BLR to Enhance King Air Winglet STC
FAA expected to approve amendment to company’s Ultimate Performance Package, designed for King Air 90s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Adds Jet Aviation To Network of Service Centers
Other members include Comlux America, HAECO Private Jet Solutions, Jet Aviation Basel, SAE and ST Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nextant Taps Marshall for UK Maintenance
Marshall has maintained the C-130 Herculestransport aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force for nearly a half-century.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dimmable Windows Double as Displays
Vision Systems debuted electronically dimmable windows that incorporate interactive maps.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Growing Into Maintenance-tracking Market
Traxxall’s maintenance-tracking service now serves more than 300 aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cruise Deal Boosts Comlux, As Completions Site Grows
Fly Comlux will fly passengers on luxury tours for Crystal AirCruises
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero adds Aruba authorization
The U.S. based MRO has renewed 13 international certifications this year, and now offers services in 40 countries around the globe
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Aeronautics Experiencing Phenomenal Growth
Texas-based DAS specializes in composite repairs for business aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Taps FlightSafety International for Maintenance Training
FlightSafety will offer training for Honeywell engines, auxiliary power systems, avionics, satcoms and environmental control systems
Maintenance and Modifications
Roam System Stores, Sorts and Saves Maintenance Records
Gamit is launched the Cloud-based Records Online Asset Management system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Touts Improved Customer Support in Europe
Cessna, Hawker and Beechcraft MRO capabilities strengthened in Düsseldorf; line mx station opened in Bremen.
Avionics
Upgrade for Kings Airs with Pro Line 21 Adds SVS, ADS-B
The three packages have been tailored to meet the needs of all Pro Line 21-equipped King Airs and include ADS-B OUT and synthetic vision.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Custom Paints Challenger 350
Ruag Aviation completed the job, becoming the first company to repaint a Bombardier Challenger 350 in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall, RocketRoute Integrate Mx, Flight Planning
Traxxall's maintenance tracking platform will cross reference RocketRoute's flight planning service to calculate maintenance requirements.
Maintenance and Modifications
UK Facility Renews Authorization for Citation Service
The CSE Citation Center is focused exclusively on the Cessna model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Academy 147 Opens Munich Bizjet Mx Training Facility
The company has grown rapidly since it started in 2014.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Embraer's Sorocaba Service Center in Brazil
The facility services the Phenom, Legacy and Lineage.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Opens New Canadian Turboprop Test Cell
The new cell will expand capacity and limit turn times.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Publishes Legal Interpretation of AD Rules
Agency says operators have an “ongoing obligation” to ensure that the maintenance or modification mandated by an AD is maintained.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Helicopter's Prague Facility Takes on Larger Role
New two-bay paint shop and delivery center make the Prague facility Bell's regional customization, delivery and aftermarket service center in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Broadens Aircraft Paint Capabilities at UK Facility
The $2 million expansion includes environmentally controlled spray booths.
Maintenance and Modifications
Soar Aids in Removing Aircraft from Ecuador Runway
The Embraer E190 was preventing further use of the runway.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Doubles Up for C-checks on Two Dassault Falcons
The Geneva company extended its schedule to create capacity for the two projects.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Expands Component Repair Capabilities
Facilities in Winnipeg and Cincinnati receive major investment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adds Rockwell Collins Transponder Services
The agreement makes Duncan the only non-OEM facility approved for the update.
