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.
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Trade Associations Weigh in on Foreign Mx Drug Testing
Groups urge respect for foreign laws.
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Jet Aviation Resumes Full Mx Operations in Dubai
FBO rebranded to match sister operations.
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Illinois’ Rock Valley College Breaks Ground for New AMT Facility
Program creates a hometown aerospace workforce.
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Tribute to Wright Brothers’ Mechanic Added to Air Force Museum
Charles Taylor honored for development of Wright engine.
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Eclipse Aerospace Names Second European Gold Service Center
General Enterprises joins Eclipse maintenance network
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Phoenix Heliparts adds Timken Aerospace Replacement Parts
The company will also use Timken’s component overhaul services, covering a multitude of aircraft.
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Precision Aviation Services Named MD Helicopters Service Center
PAS is approved to provide factory authorized service, including airframe maintenance, component overhaul, parts and accessories sales.
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STS Component Solutions Opens Support Office in Turkey
The new office complements existing locations in the U.S., Brazil, Europe and Singapore.
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Thomas Anderson Named Director of Gulfstream Product Support, Long Beach
Anderson will oversee operations.
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FAA Issues AD for Lear 45 Thrust Reverser
The AD is designed to prevent failure of the thrust-reverser structural support.
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Air Serbia Gets Hourly Cost Maintenance From AJW Aviation
AJW Aviation is building a network of support hubs in Eastern Europe to provide greater support and minimize AOG situations.
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Airbus Taps UTAS for Support And New EFB
UTC Aerospace Systems has won new business supporting Airbus’ Flight Hour Services.
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Bell Helicopter Upgrades Prague Facility
To address regional demand, company plans to enhance customization capabilities and offer training.
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Royal Aero Opens First Division in the U.S.
British parts distributor to offer airframe parts in U.S.
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Ameco Upgrading Four-bay Hangar for Aircraft Overhaul
A new tail dock will be installed by the end of September.
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Gulfstream Adds Fast Vehicle in Europe
Luton-based van offers door-to-door line-service repairs, post-flight and storage inspections and cabin repairs.
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Satcom Direct Bolsters Training Capability
The company works with FlightSafety International to provide Gulfstream operators with satcom training.
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Dowty Propellers To Support SpiceJet Q400 Fleet
The eight-year contract covers repairs, overhaul, technical assistance, rotable spares and on-site support.
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ASIC To Install PT6A-140 in Caravans and Grand Caravan Ultimates
The company expects to have STCs for the engine installations by year-end.
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King Aerospace Hires Neil Simon as Avionics Manager
Simon will lead the company’s avionics team in Ardmore, Okla.
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AD Note Issued for Honeywell TFE731 Variants
The AD was prompted by reports of low-pressure blade separations.
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Management Workshop Focuses on Leadership Skills
Workshop provides career tools for upward mobility.
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JetSupport Amsterdam Adds Honeywell Service Center OK
Designation broadens the company’s maintenance capability, particularly for Cessnas and Falcons.
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GA Telesis Wins Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Award
MRO honored for going from “good to great.”
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STC Approved for CitationJet GTN 650/750 Install
Waas approval and full autopilot-coupled GPS-LPV included.
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StandardAero, Swiftair Mark 100th PW100 Engine Repair
Swiftair and StandardAero established their partnership in 2000.
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Paradigm Aerospace Adds Second Paint Booth
The company is seeing faster dry times with the new booth.
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Sherwin-Williams Offers Chrome Hazard-free Quick-dry Epoxy Primer
The product contains no chromate, dries more quickly and has a longer pot life.
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Elliott Aviation Offers Beechjet/Hawker 400XP Exchange Landing Gear
Company aims to limit downtime during overhaul.
