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
Hot Section: Lufthansa Technik earns AEO customs status
The World Customs Organization has given Lufthansa Technik authorized economic operator (AEO) status based upon the company’s established customs procedure
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Hot Section: Western Aircraft touts new interior design capability
Boise, Idaho’s Western Aircraft has opened a 10,000-sq-ft interior shop specializing in major interior refurbishments for large business jets and turbo- pr
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Hot Section: Precision Turbines team with Reliable Jet Maintenance
Precision Turbines has entered into a partnering agreement with Reliable Jet Maintenance that allows the former to offer engine and aircraft repair service
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Hot Section: M7, ESSENTIAL Turbines team on Rolls-Royce 250 support
Rolls-Royce 250-series engine services provided by Essential Turbines of Dorval, Quebec, will now also be marketed by M7 Aerospace.
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Hot Section: SIkorsky expands texas blade repair & overhaul shop
Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket business of Sikorsky Aircraft, has dedicated its Composite Technology unit’s new helicopter blade repair and o
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Millville Jet Center closes
New Jersey FBO and maintenance provider Millville Jet Center closed its doors last month.
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Hot Section: BBA Aviation expands into south Africa and India
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO) Group has expanded its international service support network by opening regional field service centers in Joh
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Hot Section: South African facility added to Embraer service center network
Embraer has signed AdoAir Maintenance of Johannesburg, South Africa, as an authorized service center, allowing the MRO to conduct routine checks and schedu
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Hot Section: ...Embraer designates Canada’s first Phenom service center
Embraer has selected Starlink Aviation to be its first authorized service center in Canada for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300.
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Hot Section: Arcadia adds Hawker series to its service line up
The Beechcraft HS 125-700/800 series aircraft has been added to Arcadia Aviation’s FAA Part 145 repair station license.
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MRO Profile: Naples Jet Center
Naples Jet Center in Florida was born out of the partnership of two Rust Belt FBO owners, according to Bruce Byerly, who describes himself as “a third-gene
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ODA Approval Goes To StandardAero
StandardAero has received Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) at its Springfield, Ill.
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FAA To Reconsider Air Tour Operator Maintenance
The FAA has issued a Notice of New Task Assignment for the Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Commit
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EASA Issues ATR 42/72 Airworthiness Directive
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) for ATR cockpit windows.
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Potomac Management Resources To Administer PAMA
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has retained the services of Alexandria, Va.-based management firm Potomac Management Resources (P
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American Eurocopter Opens Customer Service Center
It was on the occasion of American Eurocopter’s 40th anniversary celebration at its Grand Prairie, Texas headquarters that the company cut the ribbon for i
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P&WC PW305 Engine Draws Airworthiness Directive
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) effective Aug.
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Florida Man Runs International Parts Scam
The Clearwater (Florida) Police Department Economic Crimes Unit has charged Todd Christopher Naylor, 32, of Clearwater with four counts of grand theft rela
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EC Threatens Repair Station Inspection Retaliation
Europeans are “blowing smoke” and “crying wolf,” said Rep.
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M7, Essential Turbines To Support R-R 250s
M7 Aerospace has launched a program to support Rolls-Royce 250-series engine operators by teaming with Essential Turbines of Dorval, Quebec.
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CRS Delivers 75th STC Replacement Generator
Saving money is a higher priority than ever before, so there’s good news for Learjet 35 and 55 operators.
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Millville Jet Center Loses To Longtime Financial Woes
After an extended battle with financial problems, New Jersey-based Millville Jet Center (MJC) ended six years of operation.
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Jet Aviation Singapore Adds Challenger and Citation
Jet Aviation Singapore has expanded its EASA Part 145-approved base and line maintenance service offerings to include maintenance for the Bombardier Challe
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100-percent Financing for PT6A Engine Upgrade
Waco, Texas-based Blackhawk Modifications is offering an engine upgrade program with up to 100-percent financing to qualified U.S.
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Engine Test Run Severely Damages Learjet
On June 18 a Learjet 40XR suffered severe damage at Fort Worth’s Meacham International Airport after an engine thrust control became stuck while taxiing du
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Changes for Internet-Based FAA AMT Awards
The 17-year-old FAA Aviation Maintenance Awards Program has undergone a major change.
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75th Power of Blue STC generator installed
CRS Jet Spares has completed its 75th STC replacement generator transaction.
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Greenwich AeroGroup adds Jim Ziegler & Banner Aerospace
Jim Ziegler has joined Greenwich AeroGroup as president and CEO.
