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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Winch Design Delivers 'Bright, Characterful' Global Jet
The Bombardier Global 5000 business jet cabin refurb handed features an art wall on the aft bulkhead inspired by Japanese artist Kazuo Shiraga.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Sees Middle East and Africa as Key Demand Driver
UAE-based Comlux is enjoying a strong fourth quarter, with COP27, the G20 summit, and the FIFA World Cup taking place in the region.
Aircraft
Jet Aviation Marks 20 Years of Supporting RAAF King Airs
Jet Aviation began supporting the Royal Australian Air Force's Beechcraft King Air 350s in 2002.
Maintenance and Modifications
Atlas Air Service Touts Increased Mx Capabilities
Atlas Air Service's January acquisition of AAL means a bigger business aviation services company with greater capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Isle of Man Approves AviationManuals' MEL Preamble
Approval from the Isle of Man registry means AviationManuals clients will see a reduction in minimum equipment list processing time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Exploring 'Possibilities' at MEBAA Show
Business aircraft maintenance provider Duncan Aviation is attending the MEBAA Show as it eyes the Middle East region as a potential growth area.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alto Aviation Reaches 100 Global Express Jet Installs
Alto Aviation’s cabin digital audio system and Cadence switch panels have been installed on 100 Bombardier Global Express business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation Completes Move to Greensboro
The new location in North Carolina gives Summit Aviation 19,000 square feet of additional space.
Charter & Fractional
NetJets Breaks Ground on Arizona Mx, Passenger Facility
Completion of NetJets' 42,000-sq-ft facility is expected by early 2024.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Technik Delivers VIP A350 to German Air Force
In all, Lufthansa Technik has or will convert three VIP Airbus A350s to "government cabins" for the German Armed Forces.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Proposes Heli Crash-resistant Fuel Systems
EASA is proposing a rule that would require crash-resistant fuel systems in all in-production helicopters and most in-service rotorcraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Adds Second Private Equity Partner
Business aviation maintenance services provider JSSI looks to further its growth through new investment from Genstar Capital.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet MRO Services Builds Malaysian Facility
Already one of the region's largest maintenance providers, ExecuJet MRO Services will move into a new, larger facilty next year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mena Technics, NextGen Aviation Launch MRO in Bahrain
The partnership between Mena Technics and Aviance Global will enable the companies to provide maintenance on commercial and private jets in Bahrain.
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo AW169 Gains EASA Skid, Single-Pilot SAR Approvals
EASA has certified the AW169 for skid gear and single-pilot advanced IFR search and rescue operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Optima Enhancing Support in Europe with New Facility
Optima Aero's facility in Anglet, France, will house maintenance, component, refurbishment and certification and distribution activities.
Maintenance and Modifications
FinnHEMS Opts for Rusada Envision Mx Management
FinnHEMS will work with Rusada to consolidate its maintenance data into the Envision software suite so the information can be accessed remotely.
FBOs
Bombardier Appoints Miami Service Center Ground Handler
Bombardier has designated Fontainebleau Aviation as the official aircraft ground handling provider for its new Miami-Opa Locka service center.
Aircraft
DRF Luftrettung Expands Airbus Air Ambulance Fleet
German air ambulance provider DRF Luftrettung has ordered more Airbus H145 helicopters and additional services from the manufacturer.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Signs Saudis To Hourly Service Contract
Safran Helicopter Engines will provide support-by-the-hour for The Helicopter and Jet Company's Airbus fleet in Saudi Arabia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Signs New Service Clients at European Rotors
Airbus Helicopters gained significant new fleet clients for its HCare product support program during this week's European Rotors conference.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
SmartSky Now Available for Cessna Citation X Bizjets
Installations of SmartSky connectivity hardware and software for the Citation X business jet began this quarter at select Textron Aviation service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings
Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings
Maintenance and Modifications
Deutsche Aircraft Renews Mx Contract with Private Wings
Deutsche Aircraft will continue to provide maintenance on Private Wings Flugcharter's nine D328-100 turboprops and one D328 jet.
Maintenance and Modifications
United Launches In-house A&P Training Program
The airline expects to train more than 1,000 people as A&Ps by 2026, with at least half of them women or people of color.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Bolsters Bombardier Jet, Latin Parts Support
The MRO provider adds to its teams supporting Bombardier aircraft and parts and rotables customers in Latin America.
Engines
Keystone Approved for RR300 Engine Performance Testing
Keystone Turbine Services has been approved by Rolls-Royce for aftermarket MRO services on M250 and RR300 engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
FlyExclusive's MRO Looks for Growth from the Outside
The fractional and charter operation's MRO is looking to bring in more work from aircraft operators outside FlyExclusive.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Inaugurates Miami-Opa Locka Service Center
Bombardier's Miami-Opa Locka Service Center replaces a smaller operation at Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
VIP Completions Buys, Outfits Falcon as Flying Showroom
The Florida-based completions and refurbishment specialist will use its Falcon 2000 as a demonstrator at regional business aviation events.
