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

Bombardier Promotes Martel to Key Spot

ÉricMartel has been appointed president of Bombardier Customer Services and Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft.
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Aviall Expands Supply Chain Services into Russia

Moscow-based ASC Aviation Equipment has entered into an agreement with Boeing’s Aviall that calls for the U.S.
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Chromalloy Boosts Commitment in Asia

Chromalloy has opened a South Korean subsidiary in Seoul.
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CRS Jet Spares Increases Managed Repair Capabilities

CRS Jet Spares is expanding its customer property overhaul program to include services such as additional technical resources and new capabilities from mem
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NASA To Study High Ice Water Content Flight

Why some engines fail in flight is the subject of a new NASA research program.
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Bombardier Plans New Regional Support Office in Brazil

Bombardier Aerospace is opening its first regional support office (RSO) in Latin America.
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CRS Jet Spares Signs Agreement with Aeross

A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Aeross and CRS Jet Spares to provide support for the Brazilian business aviation community.
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Wichita State Spends Big on R&D

Wichita State University has risen to second among the nation’s universities in aeronautical research and development expenditures, according to the latest
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Sikorsky Helitech OK’d for FSI Mx Training

FlightSafety International (FSI) has named Sikorsky Helitech of Brisbane, Australia, an approved maintenance training center to provide training for Pratt
Aircraft

Hawker 800XPR Mod Receives FAA Approval

Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) Global Customer Support has received FAA supplemental type certification for the
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Industry Disengages from ‘Actively Engaged’ IA Policy

The FAA has issued a Notice of Policy that clarifies the term “actively engage
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Miami Wheel and Brake Facility Expanded by AAR

AAR has expanded its Miami aircraft wheel and brake services facility.
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JSfirm.com Creates Job Distribution Network

Whether you’re looking for a job or trying to hire someone, the key to success is getting the attention of the right people.
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Bonded Warehouse for Jet Aviation Sorocaba

Jet Aviation Sorocaba received approval to operate a bonded warehouse (a facility that holds goods awaiting duty or tax to be paid on them).
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Aeroinv.com Lists 150,000-part Inventory on ILS

Aftermarket aircraft parts supplier Aeroinv.com will now be listing more than 150,000 part SKUs worth $350 million on Inventory Locator Service.
Aircraft

King Air 200GT Performance Package Gets FAA Nod

BLR Aerospace received FAA approval yesterday for its Ultimate Performance Package (UPP) for the King Air 200GT.
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Mexico Targets U.S. Manufacturing Market

Mexico seeks to expand its participation in the aerospace manufacturing sector, and has ambitions of becoming a world aerospace hub.
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Pentastar Aviation Approved for Piaggio Aero Support

Piaggio Aero has appointed Waterford, Mich.-based Pentastar Aviation a non-exclusive authorized service center.
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ExecuJet Sites Named Hawker Beechcraft Service Centers

Six of ExecuJet Aviation Group’s MROs have been designated Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) authorized service centers.
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Medeco Locks Available for Phenom 100 and 300

In times of heightened security, aircraft locks can be problematic.
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Mxi Technologies Opens Hong Kong Office

Aviation maintenance management software developer Mxi Technologies is opening an office in Hong Kong and has named Witono Lukman as managing director.
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Forecast Predicts Major Growth in Commercial MRO Market

As the global economy begins to recover, the commercial aircraft MRO market can look forward to strong growth this year and beyond, according to a Visionga
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Flying Colours Sees North American Demand for Refurb

Ontario, Canada-based completions specialist Flying Colours has experienced a steady growth in orders since the beginning of this year’s first quarter, wit
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FAA Approves Eclipse Jets To Return to 41,000 Feet

The FAA has cleared all Eclipse 500 very light jets to re
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Kestrel Launches Mod Center

Kestrel Aircraft announced yesterday at EAA AirVenture that it has formed an Air Works division to install the Avidyne R9 avionics system and other upgrade
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University of Illinois Studies Mechanic Fatigue

The University of Illinois is currently hosting an online survey to collect data on maintenance technic
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AAR Aircraft Services Eyeing Salina Location

With an eye toward expanding in the regional aircraft maintenance market, AAR Aircraft Services is exploring adding a maintenance, repair and overhaul faci
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Health Insurer Targets Small Aviation Companies

Berkley Accident and Health has set up Encap Business Aviation Captive to create “an insurance brokerage program specifically for business aviation employe
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Associated Air Center Adds Mockup for Design Work

Associated Air Center, StandardAero’s large transport-category VIP aircraft completions center in Dallas, has developed a full-scale airframe mockup for cr
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Professional Aviation Associates Eyes Helo Market

Professional Aviation Associates, which claims to be the largest independent parts and rotable supplier for the Beech King Air and Beech 1900, has plans to