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
C&L Aerospace Adds Paint Facility
The company’s Part 145 business has been geared to airline operations, but it is looking to move into the business aviation market.
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Injects Capital into Xiamen Engine MRO Joint Venture
Upon injection of the funds, STA Engines’ total share capital contribution in Statco will stand at $41.6 million.
Maintenance and Modifications
AirResource Group Gets FAA Repair Station OK
Company also offers charter, brokering, aircraft evaluations and consulting.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Names Highfill Director of Maintenance
He will be responsible for aircraft maintenance, avionics and interior refurbishment operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Aerospace Adds Senior V-Ps to Management Team
Harvey Ticlo and Steve Jourdenais take leadership roles.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues AD for PT6A Compressor Turbine Blades
The purpose of the AD is to prevent failure of CT blades, which could result in damage to the engine and the airplane.
Maintenance and Modifications
Oceania Gets Bike Rack Nod
The 120-pound system can hold up to six bicycles (three on each side).
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Stevens Aviation GYH
Facility fuses Southern hospitality and modern technology.
Maintenance and Modifications
Collins Pro Line Fusion Upgrade Coming for Pro Line II-equipped King Air 350s
Retrofit delivers a NextGen-capable avionics system with three interchangeable 14-inch touchscreen flight displays.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Dassault Breaks Ground on Falcon 5X/8X Completion Center
$60 million project will add 250,000 sq ft of production and completion space to the existing one million sq ft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Reorganized Sabreliner To Expand Civil MRO Offerings
Company will exploit experience gained on military King Airs and Learjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins To Double Size of Brazil Service Center
Rockwell Collins do Brazil supports military and civil aircraft operators and manufacturers with avionics and aircraft systems and services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Avmats Opens Aircraft Composites Fabrication Shop
Company is putting an emphasis on its one-off parts manufacturing and repair solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo To Bolster Inventory of Bombardier Bizjet Spare Parts
Move follows an initial parts agreement signed in 2012 between Bombardier and Jet Aviation’s line maintenance and AOG facility in Moscow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Next-Gen LoPresti BoomBeam HID Lights Now Available for Cessna Citations
Lights can be installed at a service center or by operators’ own maintenance departments and carry a five-year/5,000-hour warranty on the kit components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 7X AD Requires Landing-gear Pin Replacement
Some pintle pins in Falcon 7X main landing gear were incorrectly protected against corrosion.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Names ABS Jets as New Czech Service Center
Prague-based ABS Jets will be a dealership and service center for Honeywell avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications
2014 Product Support Survey: Part 2 - Avionics
Garmin and Aircell again top the list of avionics manufacturer rankings in AIN’s Avionics Product Support Survey.
Avionics
Product Support Survey 2014 Part 2: Avionics
Garmin remains tops for avionics, Aircell leads for cabin electronics
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Expands Commitment To Going Green
Charging stations let employees plug in their cars at work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Services Renewed as Cessna Authorized NDT Facility
MRO offers NDT for Citations and other corporate aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Desser Tire & Rubber Acquired By Graham Partners
Graham Partners expands in aviation product aftermarket sector.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Increases AOG Service
The company provides maintenance and completions services at the customer’s location.
Maintenance and Modifications
Trine Aerospace & Defense OK’d for Helicopter Repair
MRO services available for helicopters at the Colorado Springs-based company.
Maintenance and Modifications
ACSF Recognizes Landmark Aviation as Sustaining Member
The company has provided financial support for the foundation.
Maintenance and Modifications
JetSupport Extends Avionics Dealership with Honeywell Authorization
Schiphol operation adds approval for Honeywell and BendixKing avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metcar Offers Carbon-graphite Bushings for Aircraft Engine Fuel Pumps
Carbon-graphite bushings can use aviation fuel as the bushing lubricant.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues Superseding AD on Bombardier CL-600 Landing Gear Parts
It is intended to prevent use of life-limited landing-gear parts beyond their safe-life limits.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA To Issue Emergency AD for Phenom 100 Stabilizers
Cracking at the joint could result in reduced structural integrity of the affected part.
Maintenance and Modifications
Traxxall Unveils New Aircraft Maintenance Tracker
Web-based system improves business aircraft operators’ ability to track maintenance on their aircraft and ensure regulatory compliance.
