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
Aviall To Distribute Spares and Exchange Units by Arkwin
Exclusive agreement authorizes Aviall to market and distribute Arkwin’s aftermarket products.
Maintenance and Modifications
Crane SmartStem STC’d for Gulfstreams, Challengers
SmartStem allows operators and pilots to check tire pressure quickly, accurately and without gas loss.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Expands U.S. Exec Jet Capabilities
BizJet International opens new Tulsa hangar.
Maintenance and Modifications
Deer Jet and Honeywell To Service APUs in China
The facility will be the first Honeywell line maintenance service center in the country.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation To Augment Accessory Capabilities
The company’s facilities at East Alton, Ill., and Columbia, S.C., offer accessory work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Appraiser Society To Offer Aircraft Valuation Course
Program builds on aircraft maintenance skills.
Maintenance and Modifications
Propulsion International Signs Alaskan TPE331 Mx Plan
Plan includes upgrading the engines to comply with the latest service bulletins.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation STL Installs Rockwell Collins’ Venue in Global XRS
Rockwell Collins Venue is a high-definition cabin management system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Renews Service Agreement with Turboprop East
The company will provide engine repair and overhaul support for the P&WC PT6A and JT15D.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightdocs To Roll Out New Enterprise Inventory Platform
The tool gives customers a real-time view of the purchasing and parts management process.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall To Market Aircraft Pump Products by AeroControlex
The agreement gives Aviall exclusive rights to distribute AeroControlex products in most of the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Distribution Agreements Expand Aviall’s Support Offerings
Boeing subsidiary Aviall announced four new distribution agreements this week at NBAA 2014 in Orlando, Fla.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Offers TPE331 Lifetime Warranty on Work
Contract program covers broad spectrum of maintenance services.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Organization lobbies for repair stations.
Maintenance and Modifications
ABS Jets Implements Lean Maintenance
The aim of the program is to ensure peak system efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Installing Ovation Select on Falcon 50EX
This is the company’s first installation of the Honeywell CMS in a Falcon 50EX.
Maintenance and Modifications
Fargo Jet Center Designated Cirrus-authorized Service Center
The FAA repair station is authorized to provide service for Cirrus aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Barfield Brings Line Testing to Ordinary Tablets
The software application can continually evolve with limited development cost.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rosen Introduces New Aircraft Sunvisor at NBAA 2014
Sunvisor provides stable glare reduction in multiple directions and features flexible mounting configurations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Adds PT6 to Engine Test Portfolio
The condition of Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6 turboprops can now be monitored through gas path analysis.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAM To Open Bizav Mx Facility in NE Brazil by Year-end
150,000-sq-ft business aviation maintenance facility will be able to service up to 30 aircraft simultaneously.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector, Solenta Aviation Group Sign Engine Deal
Vector services General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Endorses Component Control as Preferred Provider
Association members receive discounts from the preferred provider.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation STCs Gogo System for Global Express
Gogo’s UCS 5000 in-flight entertainment system provides Wi-Fi.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Associated Air Center Inducts Boeing 787-8 Completion
Composite structure and advanced systems open new territory
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson To Offer Dry Filtration for Civil Helicopters
Dry media filtration best suited to high-tempo operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Continues Expansion of GPA Trend-monitoring Programs
Gas path analysis now available for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
Avionics
JetSupport Gets Garmin Dealership Approval
The Netherlands company can provide modification, installation of new equipment, parts support, and cockpit and software upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mxi Technologies Names Bill Cavitt President and CEO
Cavitt is also a member of the company’s board of directors.
Maintenance and Modifications
SoCal Jets Names Marty Owens Manager of New Business Development
Owens will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities.
