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
Blackhawk Modifications Reorganizes Management Team
Bob Kromer is appointed senior vice president of business development and dealer relations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vocollect Voice-guided MRO System Speeds APU Repairs
Honeywell’s APU MRO line is the first aerospace application for the company’s Vocollect voice inspection solution.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation St. Louis Named Cayman Islands AMO
The MRO is now approved to perform maintenance on aircraft registered in the Cayman Islands.
Maintenance and Modifications
Former Weco Ops Manager Sentenced for Endangering Aircraft
Jerry Kuwata sentenced to one year in prison.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Opens Singapore Aircraft Interior Shop
Shop performs full range of aircraft interiors services, including inspections, removals and installation, repair, modification and refurbishment.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Announces New Maintenance Organization
The company's maintenance services have been rebranded as TAG Aviation Maintenance Services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Named Artex ELT Authorized Service Center
The company's Nebraska facility is now offering support services for Artex ELTs and parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
OHS Aviation Offers Extended Engineering Services
The company will begin offering primary structural changes and STCs for all aircraft categories.
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Mx Management Conference One for the Record Books
More than 800 people attended the annual event, and a sold-out exhibit hall hosted a record 156 exhibitors.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Enters Maintenance Tracking Arena
The new maintenance tracking provider says it offers an alternative to existing services
Maintenance and Modifications
Camp Systems Acquires Corridor Maintenance Software
The future of maintenance is trend monitoring the many sensors installed on aircraft, according to Camp Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Seeking STC for Caravan Lithium-ion Battery
The Caravan STC is the first publically announced application for the TB44 main-ship lithium-ion battery.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation Named ALI LED Replacement Dealer
ALI's new LED lighting system replaces fluorescent lamps directly without requiring any new wiring or connectors.
Maintenance and Modifications
Continental Motors To Acquire Danbury Aerospace Assets
With the purchase, Continental will expand into the kit market, experimental market and certified aftermarket.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues SAIB for King Air Stabilizer Structures
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin affects the King Air F90, 200, B200, 300, B300 and Commuter 1900.
Maintenance and Modifications
Superior Aviation Group Adds Consulting Services
The new division provides assistance for international companies looking to do business in China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russia OKs AvFab Jump Seat for King Air B300, 350
The kit is also approved in the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Indonesia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilatus Names Oriens Aviation Authorized Center
The new company will be responsible for all future sales and maintenance of the PC-12 turboprop in the British Isles.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Adds New Component Repair Capabilities
Most of the repairs have been done in Cincinnati, but the company's Winnepeg facility is outfitted to perform more work.
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Awards 44 Scholarships for Technical Training
Scholarship awards were announced at opening of the association's Maintenance Management Conference
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Parts.Aero, Aero-Mach Labs Sign Distribution Deal
The former will serve as an authorized distributor of the latter's products.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Integrates Carbon Fiber into Aircraft
The company has integrated carbon fiber into five aircraft refurbishment and/or exterior paint projects since last year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Installs Venue System in Legacy 600
The company has several other such installations scheduled for later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Breaks Ground on Tianjin Maintenance Facility
The groundbreaking follows the signing of a definitive joint venture agreement with the Tianjin Airport Economic Area.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Completes Falcon 7X C-Check
A refurbishment project was completed at the same time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Scheme Designers Again Holds Scavenger Hunt at SNF
The grand prize, a custom desktop aircraft model worth more than $500, will be awarded to the contestant with the most points.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval
The company is seeing more demand for interior refurbs on the long-range, large-cabin aircraft popular in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Gets FAA OK for Gulfstream G650
The facility is authorized to provide line and base maintenace for the G650.
Maintenance and Modifications
Euravia Lands Major Middle East PT6 MRO Contract
The company supports more than 200 civil and defense customers in more than 50 countries.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mxi Technologies Relocating in the Fall
The company is moving to a larger space and increasing its staff to meet growing demand for its services.
