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
New App Covers Aircraft GSE Equipment
The app allows users to save specific aircraft types to a favorites list and quickly reference equipment options that are compatible with their fleets.
Maintenance and Modifications
AgustaWestland Boosts MRO with Transmission Test Stand
The new stand, installed at the company's Philadelphia facility, can be used for testing intermediate and tail rotor gear boxes.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Wave Aerospace Offers Component Repair Management
First Wave Aerospace has approximately 250,000 line items and 6.8 million parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Sells Hawker Gear Inventory to AV8 MRO
As part of the deal AV8 MRO will provide landing gear parts to Duncan customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Nevada Acquires 328 Support Services
The acquisition is part of Sierra Nevada's investment in European markets to expand globally.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Named Michelin Tire Alliance Partner
The company will provide tire and installation services at its complex in Bangor, Maine.
Maintenance and Modifications
McTurbine Named Honeywell T53 Service Provider
The company will provide engine and module MRO services as well as component and accessory exchange services, field support and warranty administration.
Maintenance and Modifications
ASTM International To Develop Aero Training Standards
The committee will develop internationally accepted standards that define the core competencies for aerospace personnel.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Expands Parts Inventory
The company's rotable exchange now has more than 50,000 line items.
Maintenance and Modifications
Albinati Aeronautics Obtains Malta AOC
Customers can choose from the company's charter and management services in Switzerland or Malta.
Maintenance and Modifications
Continental Motors Services Acquires United Turbine
Acquisition is part of a continuing expansion that began last July when parent company Continental Motors Group renamed their MRO service group.
Maintenance and Modifications
DAC International Secures Quality Management Certification
The company provides avionics, test equipment and data converters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter
The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marana Aerospace Expands Its Capabilities
MRO adds end-of-life services, hydraulic actuator overhaul and wheel assembly shop.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Offers Powerplant, Landing Gear Consulting
The service is intended to guide operators through the maintenance process.
Maintenance and Modifications
Intertrade Opens Singapore Distribution Center
The new facility will speed delivery and reduce shipping costs for Asia-Pacific customers.
Aircraft
Nesterov To Sell, Service Pilatus PC-12s in Russia
Eugene Okladnikov, general director of Nesterov Aviation, said the Russian market holds “great opportunity” for the turboprop single.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Dallas Airmotive
The company sees a growing market for rotorcraft engines at work at customers' facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Crownair Aviation Named Authorized Eclipse Sales Rep
The company will provide service for the Eclipse 550 and Total Eclipse for customers in the Western U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA to FAA: 'Or New' Wording Is Unacceptable
Association has asked the FAA to clarify when the new owner of a repair station can apply for an amended versus a new Part 145 certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Awards Part 145 OK to Premier Aircraft Services
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-aircraft maintenance shop cleared to work on European-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Phoenix Heliparts Adds Airbus Support In Scottsdale
Phoneix Heliparts launches Phoenix Heli-Support unit to support Airbus Helicopters product line.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Jets Enters Indian Bizav MRO Market
The MRO will support B. G. Shirke Construction Technology's business jet fleet with various spare parts and components.
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RBR Maintenance Welcomes New Service Manager
Scott Carter to oversee King Air and Citation customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ascent Aviation Opens New Hangar
With the addition of a 42,000-sq-ft hangar the facility has nearly 100,000 sq ft of hangar space.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana RWMI DHC-6-200HG Validated by EASA
STC inceases payload by 8 percent
Maintenance and Modifications
Larson Intros LED Cart for Hazardous Work Areas
The unit can quickly and easily add light wherever needed, says the company.
Aircraft
Nextant Might Announce Third Airframe at NBAA 2015
Company has feasibility studies under way on “four or five” business aircraft and is “narrowing the process and getting closer” to making a decision.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Dubai Receives EASA OK for Falcon 7X
The latest approval expands the company's service offerings for Falcons.
Maintenance and Modifications
RGV Aviation Joins TBM Service Center Network
Daher-Socata expects strong market development for its turboprops in the region.
