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
Bolloré Logistics Attends Singapore Airshow
The supply chain management company will have specialists answering questions while offering support for developing supply chains at this year’s airshow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell, Jeju Air Extend Support Contract
Deal extends existing arrangement while seven years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wearable Fountx System Assists Mx Technicians
Fountx has been developed by Australian MRO specialist TAE
Airports
Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans
New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Taps Into Asia-Pacific Growth Opportunities
The Boeing-owned company distributes parts for 240 manufacturers and offers repair services too.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus and SIA Team to Boost Maintenance For Asia Pacific
Airbus and SIA Engineering Company are forming a maintenance joint venture.
Aircraft
U.S. Contingent Looks to Capitalize on Transpacific Partnership
The U.S. contingent is once again one of the largest national groupings of exhibitors at the Singapore Airshow.
FBOs
Hawker Pacific is booming in Asia
Hawker Pacific’s FBO network extends from four locations in Australia to Malaysia, Singapore and China
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus, Singapore Team on Aircraft Mx Technologies
The two organizations are working together to develop aircraft maintenance of the future.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Sees Huge Potential for Bizjet Mx in Asia-Pacific
The MRO’s line maintenance service covers all Boeing and Airbus bizliners in service, including the 787 and A350.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector To Service PT6s for Australian Operators
Five-year agreement covers P&WC PT6A applications.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Launches Mobile App
The app is a guide to the business’s products and services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent gets nod for advanced King Air ABS
Advent Aircraft Systems has received FAA STC approval for its eABS GPS/digital anti-skid braking system for the King Air 300 twin-turbprop.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metroliner Cockpit Upgraded With Universal Avionics Kit
The avionics modernization will be covered by an STC.
Maintenance and Modifications
Moog Inks 12-year Deal with SIA
Flight Control product manufacturer will support A350 fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
UTC Wins Support Contract for SIA A350s
UTC Aerospace Systems has won a 12-year “CARE” agreement from Singapore Airlines A350s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus and Singapore Join Forces for New Maintenance Solutions
Under a new MoU, Singapore’s Economic Development Board and Airbus will develop technologies to improve the efficiency of aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Seeks Major Asia Pacific A350 XWB and 777X MRO Role
German company has always been proactive in Asia Pacific especially through joint ventures.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Shanghai Expands Maintenance Business
UK-based Thomas Cook Airlines’ Boeing 767 fleet will now receive maintenance from Boeing Shanghai.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier's Singapore Service Center Expands Capabilities
After receiving 14 approvals from international authorities, the Bombardier facility continues to expand its services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Two Parker JVs Get ISO Approval
Parker FACRI Actuation Systems and NEIAS Parker Aero Systems & Equipment have also received MRO approval from the FAA and CAAC.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Logs 5,000th Airborne Support Flight
The airborne unit has accumulated more than 16,600 flight hours and 8 million nautical miles since its inception in May 2002.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Puts Singapore at Centre of Regional Services Initiative
With the UK engine maker assembling Trent engines in Singapore it makes sense that for services too, the country is key for Rolls.
Aircraft
Singapore Airlines Broadens Portfolio To Meet Gulf challenge
National carrier continues to build its presence in the region as it bids for 44.2 percent outstanding Tigerair shares
Airports
Changi Airport Outlines Expansion Plans
New Terminal 4 expected by 2017 while Terminal 5 capacity will increase to 135 million by mid-2020s
Maintenance and Modifications
SynapseMX Offers e-book on Choosing Mx Software
The guide is intended to help operators through the technology upgrade process.
Maintenance and Modifications
Associations Ask FAA: Withdraw AC On Field Approval Data
The associations want the FAA to withdraw AC 42-210A and work with industry on a better solution.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Receives ODA/STC OK from FAA
The company recently STC'd a Tcas 7.1 upgrade.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heli-One Poland Offers Airbus H225 Base Maintenance
The company also provides base maintenance for other Airbus heliopters.
