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
Parker Aerospace Opens Dubai Pooling Facility
Parker logistics partnership with SDV will eventually help it to support Emirates around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Works Eyes New Business Model
Engineering firm to honor flight-hour services deal with Vistara
Maintenance and Modifications
Excellence Aviation To Offer Bombardier Mx at Oxford
The company holds approval for the Challenger and Global Express.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Aviation College Boosts Student Numbers
Program combines theoretical and hands-on technical training.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Expands Maintenance Approvals
Basel facility adds A340-500 and -600 to existing approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero STCs Falcon 50 ADS-B
The project includes an ADS-B installation from CMD Flight Solutions.
Accidents
NTSB: 'Improper' Mx Caused Caravan Engine Failure
Post-accident examination of the engine revealed that all of the compressor turbine blades had separated.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Expanding Western Hemisphere Service
The fleet of Russian-made helicopters operating in Latin America and the Caribbean exceeds 400.
Maintenance and Modifications
AJW Technique's Indonesian Type Certificate OK Renewed
The company will soon be adding Bombardier and Embraer aircraft to its Boeing and Airbus approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Offers Reinforced Beechjet Step
The kit is designed to ameliorate 'step drooping.'
Maintenance and Modifications
Tempus To Open Pilatus Mx Center at Scottsdale
The 22,000-sq-ft facility, subleased from Signature Flight Support, will offer “extensive” aircraft service for all Pilatus aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Releases New Website
The new site promises easier accessible information for customers and job seekers alike.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Installs Hawker 800XP Gogo Router, Server
The new systems give passengers Internet access and the ability to watch the latest TV shows and movies.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Announces 400E Program
Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP refurbs include Garmin 5000 avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens To Consolidate S.C. MRO Activity at Donaldson
As it is forced out of its FBO operation, Stevens Aviation says it will also move its MRO facility at Greenville-Spartainburg International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Dumont Aviation as Part 145 Facility
The company has Unlimited Airframe and Limited Engine ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Expands PT6 Field Service
The company has added field service reps in Vancouver and Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rusada Signs First Contract in Mainland China
CGAMEC signs deal to use the company's Envision software to manage its MRO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
PAC International Provides Greener Paint Refurbishments
The company recently installed a soft-media paint removal system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Offering Free Gas Path Analysis Clinic
The free trial allows operators to try Jet-Care's Gas Path Analysis trend monitoring service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Indian Firm Chooses H130 HCare Smart Parts-by-the-hour
Global Vectra Helicorp is the first to sign for Airbus Helicopters' HCare service offering.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault To Break Ground on New Falcon Service Center
New Mérignac, France location will be a new addition to Dassault Falcon Service’s three existing dedicated heavy MRO facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Expands Mx Footprint With New Hangar
Building on its reputation as a completions specialist, Switzerland-based Amac Aerospace is taking on a growing portfolio of maintenance work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Corridor Software To Add Integration with Alltite Calibration Services
Corridor customers using the Tool Crib Module will have the ability to download any calibrations performed by Alltite.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Introduces Engine Coverage for Sikorsky S-92
The company is continuing to add to its hourly programs for rotorcraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Aviation Named Hartzell Propeller Service Facility
The Swiss company becomes Hartzell's 23rd recommended service facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Signs Deal with Anaheim PD
The company offers tip-to-tail MRO support on several Airbus models.
Maintenance and Modifications
Proposed Rewrite Updates Maintenance School Rules
FAA said existing curriculum is “outdated, does not meet current industry needs and can be changed only through NPRM and comment rulemaking."
Avionics
Jet Aviation St. Louis Gets STC for CL604 Fans 1/A
Fans 1/A upgrade can be done “with minimal downtime and cost,” during either a scheduled or nonscheduled maintenance event.
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroWorx Adds AVRplus Generator Test Stand
The test stand is universal and can reduce the cost and complexity of testing.
