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
AD Proposed for Gulfstream G200 Airbrakes
The FAA issued a proposed Airworthiness Directive regarding the use of airbrakes on the Gulfstream G200/IAI Galaxy.
Aircraft
Product Support Survey 2010 Part 1: Aircraft
Gulfstream once again takes the number one slot for jets (those built in the U.S.); Hawker Beechcraft takes the top spot among newer turboprops.
Maintenance and Modifications
Partsbase Acquires PMA Parts Finder
Partsbase, an online business-to-business parts locator service for the aviation, aerospace and defense industries, has acquired PMA Parts Finder (PPF).
Maintenance and Modifications
Yankee Pacific Leaves Premier Aircraft Team
“We were delighted to have been part of the conceptualization and certification of the 50Dash4 program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky Increases Service Commitment in India
Bangalore, India-based Deccan Charters’ Mumbai facility has been approved as a Sikorsky authorized customer service center (CSC) to support the S-76 helico
Maintenance and Modifications
VNE Jet Named Eclipse Authorized Gold Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace has named VNE Jet of Henderson, Nev., the exclusive U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulf Coast Avionics Partners with Brazil’s Quick Aviation
Gulf Coast Avionics president Rick Garcia has announced the company’s expansion into the Brazilian aviation market through a joint venture with Quick Aviaç
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Beech Moves Resources to Asia-Pacific Region
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) is installing customer-support leadership and adding $3 million in critical parts in the Asia-Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications
ASIS Will Keep Military Aircraft Flying
There are “tens of thousands of aging military aircraft” flying with the world’s air forces and many of those aircraft are more than 25 years old, accordin
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Expands Core Capabilities
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport-based Constant Aviation will be opening a new accessory facility from which it will offer composite repair services
Maintenance and Modifications
Asia-Pacific Support To Increase for Bombardiers
Bombardier Aerospace has earmarked $30 million to support its growing fleet of business and commercial aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Waas/LPV Upgrade for King Airs with Pro Line 21
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) has begun scheduling wide area augmentation system (Waas) upgrades on Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21-equipped King Air 200/3
Maintenance and Modifications
Twin Commander Aircraft Plans 10th University
Twin Commander Aircraft has begun planning for the 10th edition of its Twin Commander University owner/operator conference.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna Aids Special Olympics with Mobile Service
Citation owners who donate the use of their jets to fly participants in this year’s Special Olympics USA National Games to Lincoln, Neb., can rest assured
Safety
Techs Need Help with Fatigue Issues, Too
While it seems that most of the focus on fatigue issues is on pilots, the FAA is concerned about maintenance technician fatigue and has taken steps to educ
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Revises Alternate Compliance Approval Process
The FAA has issued a draft revised Order 8110.103A with new information about how agency personnel process alternative methods of compliance (Amoc) request
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Awards STC for Soloy LTS101 Helo Mod
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) awarded a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Soloy Aviation Solutions for conversion of Eurocopter AS350BA h
Safety
Hot Section - July 2010
ARSA Cautions Clinton on Aviation Exports
Legislation pending on Capitol Hill threatens to undermine the global competitiveness of the U.S.
Legislation pending on Capitol Hill threatens to undermine the global competitiveness of the U.S.
Aircraft
Ruag nears first delivery of revived Do-228 turboprop
Switzerland’s Ruag Aerospace plans to deliver its first new-build 19-seat Dornier Do-228 New Generation to an as yet unidentified Japanese commuter airline
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer To Open Tech Support Subsidiary in China
Embraer is opening its first wholly owned subsidiary in China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Snecma and Royal Jet Sign Maintenance Contract
Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet has awarded a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract to Snecma for the CFM56-7B engines that power its Boeing Business J
Maintenance and Modifications
AS350B AStar First Helo To Get EX600 MFD
Vista Aviation of Pacoima, Calif., has completed the first STCed helicopter installation of an Avidyne EX600 multifunction display (MFD)–in a Eurocopter AS
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Completes 10th Airbus A318 Elite
Swiss business jet operator Comlux The Aviation Group has taken delivery of an Airbus A318 Elite newly completed by Hamburg-based Lufthansa Technik in four
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky Aerospace Services Acquires LifePort
Sikorsky Aerospace Services (SAS), an aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft, has acquired Woodland, Wash.-based LifePort, a major accessories manufactu
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Targets Dassault, Three Airlines for Hefty Mx Fines
The FAA is proposing a $450,000 civil penalty against Dassault Falcon and its completion center in Little Rock, Ark., for improperly plating certain parts
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier and Fokker Enhance Dash 8 Support
Bombardier Aerospace and Fokker Services are to jointly develop logistics support for the Dash 8/Q100/200/300 through Fokker’s Abacus program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Midcoast Takes Over Savannah Air Operations
Midcoast Aviation announced last week it will take over the operations of sister company Savannah Air Center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik, Volvo Aero Team on Engine Parts
Volvo Aero and Lufthansa Technik will jointly develop new repair methods for structural parts of large commercial aircraft engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Adds Northwest Propeller as Service Facility
Hartzell Propeller has selected Northwest Propeller of Puyallup, Wash., to join its network of recommended service facilities (RSF).
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Savannah Air Center Merged Into Midcoast Operation
Midcoast Aviation of East Cahokia, Ill., announced last week it will absorb the operations of sister company Savannah Air Center of Savannah, Ga., and expe
