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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Appoints Regional Sales Director
Christophe Chicandard is the new regional sales director for the Asia Pacific.
Regulations and Government
Jet Aviation Singapore Cleared for G280 Work
Jet Aviation Singapore received U.S. and Thai approval for Gulfstream G280.
Maintenance and Modifications
Zetta Jet Offers Internet Through ArincDirect
Zetta Jet signed an agreement with Rockwell Collins to provide customers with Internet access via ArincDirect.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation’s New Macau Maintenance Base Set to Open
The new facility in Macau will be an authorized service center for Gulfstream and Dassault Falcon.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Corporate Jets Expands Service Center Network
The company also secured its first contracts for its Ka-band satellite communications system.
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Award Recognizes Pentastar for Maintenance
Award recognizes employer's commitment to technician training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Expands Interior Fabrication Shop
The Illinois company is anticipating increased demand for interior services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wipaire Site Approved To Install Blackhawk Engine Mod
The engine upgrade is popular with operators fo the float-equipped model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Completes Heavy Base Maintenance on Boeing 737-800
The project was completed at Amac Aerospace’s Basel facility in Switzerland.
Maintenance and Modifications
RBR To Install LoPresti Lighting on Business Aircraft
Dallas shop will focus on Hawker, Citation, Gulfstream and King Air installations
Aircraft
Bombardier Preparing for Further Growth in China
The manufacturer’s newest service center is the Bombardier Tianjin Aviation Services Co., scheduled to open later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Radical Winglets Save Serious Money
Aviation Partners recommends early planning if you want its winglets on your BBJ–ready to save significant amounts of fuel.
FBOs
After Record Year, Shanghai Hawker Pacific Looks To Expand
ABACE host facility will more than double its hangar capacity over the next year.
Engines
Rolls Looks To Boost Engine Support In China
The engine maker is set to add 10 more authorized service centers around the world this year.
FBOs
Hawker Pacific’s Bizav Service Network Spans Asia Pacific
Traffic is growing at all its FBOs across the region, but most strongly in Shanghai
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet Spares Fills Legacy Jet Support Niche
CRS Jet Spares saw its Asia business grow 13 percent in 2015 compared to 2014.
FBOs
Jet Aviation’s Singapore Hub Proves a Strong Foundation in Asian Market
Jet Aviation’s Asia Pacific headquarters at Singapore’s Seletar Airport is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Extends Flat-rate Overhaul Pricing to PT6A Engines
The new flat-rate pricing will include rate caps that avoid surprises for operators if additional replacement parts are required.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Business Aircraft Updates Smart Parts
The enhancements come as the company celebrates the 30th anniversary of the program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Soloy Acquires Turbine Bonanza Conversion STC
Soloy Aviation originally worked with Allison Gas Turbine Division to secure the original FAA STC for the Bonanza turboprop conversion.
Avionics
EAA Gets STC for ASTM'd Dynon EFIS in Certified Aircraft
“Breakthrough” will improve flight safety and reduce avionics upgrade costs for owners of certain type certified aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Trailblazer Prop Certified on Cessna T206H
The propeller is available for terrestrial aircraft and floatplanes.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Adds To Line Maintenance Station in Nigeria
The facility can support a range of business aircraft registered in the European Union.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Parts Aero Structures Expands Capabilities
The company has expanded its business from repairs to manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens, Dallas Airmotive Team on PW500 Overhauls
Stevens' three facilities will provide the engine overhaul.
Maintenance and Modifications
ACJC Developing High-level Connectivity
The projects for the retrofit market bring onboard the connectivity today's customers demand.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heli-One Poland Receives FAA Approvals
The facility holds similar approvals from other regulators around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Service Centers Reach Training Milestones
Bombardier service centers complete 120,000 hours of training while U.S. facilities earn Diamond Awards.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation Updates Hot-Stop L Fire Containment Kit
The bag contains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from lithium-ion-powered devices.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Launches Electronic Aircraft Mx Logbook
The feature allows customers to view their logbook entries in real time.
