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
ExecuJet Australasia Adds ELT Battery Capability
MRO named ACR Artex ELT battery replacement and programming center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Scheme Designers Showcases Customer Helicopter Liveries
Unique designs are a key attributes of the Scheme Designers exterior paint and decal applications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops
New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Alpine Aerotech names new president
Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sifco Unveils Cadmium Travel Kit
Kits are designed to enable touch-up work in the field, including during AOG situations.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Highlights HMU for Cooler Helicopter Starts
MRO provider also announces expansion of its engine rental pool following new agreement with Rolls-Royce.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Boosts Product Support As Market is Squeezed
Airbus Helicopters announced a new customer support policy, including an extended warranty
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Seeks To Cover More Helicopters
Independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs recommits to helicopter market.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky’s AAG Earns FAA Honor
The helicopter maker’s VIP transport division was recognized for its high level of maintenance training.
Maintenance and Modifications
VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows
Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.
Maintenance and Modifications
East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market
East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.
Rotorcraft
Universal Avionics Has ADS-B Solution
The Ariz.-based company warns the clock is ticking on the FAA’s ADS-B compliance mandate.
Rotorcraft
Able Adds Bearing Inspection Service for Bell
Initially for the Bell 206 and 407 models, the Arizona-based MRO provider plans to add more lines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce M250 First Network Award Goes To Cadorath Aerospace
M250 award winner announced
Rotorcraft
Blackhawk showcases autoclave production process
News of a new autoclave production process
Rotorcraft
Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP
Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts, True Blue Team on Battery STCs
Phoenix Heliparts and True Blue Power will work together installing advanced lithium-ion batteries.
Maintenance and Modifications
Machida Videoscope Sheds Light on Engine Condition
Take an inside look at a gas-turbine engine with tips and tricks from Machida.
Maintenance and Modifications
Meyer Selected To Lead Comlux America
Meyer helped establish Indianapolis completions center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Marks Singapore Service Center's Anniversary
The facility holds authorizations from regulatory authorities around the globe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerometals Completes Filter Maker Purchase
While they had been affiliated for years, Aerometals and FDC/aerofilters are now one company.
Rotorcraft
Advanced Helicopter Services Signs Turbomeca Deal
MRO provider is now Turbomeca’s only authorized service provider for Mexico, Central America and part of South America.
Maintenance and Modifications
New System Offers Turbine Rinse Solution
TurboPureWater’s debuted its new low-cost water-distillation system designed specifically to meet the needs of turbine helicopter operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Adds Avionics Mobile Service at Chicago
The maintenance company is bringing scheduled avionics service to customers' hangars.
Rotorcraft
Precision Aviation Group Rebrands, Nets European and Aussie Part 145 Approvals
Company also named an authorized repair center and distributor for Luminator Technology Group’s product line.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Expands Duncan Aviation’s ODA Authority
The ability to accept ICAs will allow Duncan Aviation to better control schedules and manage project milestones
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Industry Short on Qualified Maintenance Technicians
Results of a recent report are no surprise to those working in the industry every day.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Duncan Aviation’s PMA Quality System
The company can manufacture approved parts to support its own STCs as well as many OEM installations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Receives EASA G650 Approval
MRO to provide line maintenance for the long-range Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Introduces IT Certification for Aviation
The company's AeroIT is designed to give members of the flight department a better understanding of networking.
