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
Duncan Plans $66M Expansion in Lincoln, Battle Creek
Duncan Aviation's expansion project calls for 46,000-q-ft hangars at both sites.
Maintenance and Modifications
Revamped Part 147 AMT School Rule Moves Forward
The Part 147 interim final rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register this spring.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wichita MRO Looks to Future With New Hangar
Mid-Continent Aviation Services hopes to move into a new 31,500-sq-ft hangar this July.
Maintenance and Modifications
Daher Appoints Uni-Fly as Scandinavian Service Center
With growing interest in Scandinavia for TBM turboprop singles, Daher has appointed Uni-Fly as an authorized service center.
Engines
JMI Adds Light Citation Engine MRO
Williams International designated Jet Maintenance International as an authorized service center for the FJ44 engine series used on light Cessna Citations.
Engines
Columbia, UAG Team To Support S-61 Helicopters
Columbia Helicopters and United Aero Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperatively support the Sikorsky S-61.
Aircraft
EFW’s A320 Passenger-to-freighter Conversion Earns EASA STC
Elbe Flugzeugwerke gains certification for its A320P2F less than four months after first flight.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Resumes Falcon M&O Regional Seminars
Dassault Aviation plans to hold its Falcon Maintenance & Operations regional seminars in seven cities beginning in April.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet MS Completions Rebrand To Include Facility Upgrade
MRO provider Jet MS is rebranding RAS Group's interiors and completions business to Jet MS Completions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Propeller Appoints Indian Service Center
Arrow Aviation created a propeller overhaul shop in 2007 and has now become the only authorized Hartzell service and support center in India.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dart Developing H145 Fire Attack System
FAA certification of Dart's fire attack system for the H145 expected later this year.
Aircraft
Novakovic: Gulfstream Will Weather Russia Sanctions
Gulfstream Aerospace will be able to manage through the Russia sanctions, but sister company Jet Aviation will be slightly more affected.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Approves Jet Aviation Vienna G650 Line Mx
Jet Aviation Vienna operates an FBO and 4,000-sq-m MRO facility which will now perform line maintenance for the Gulfstream G650.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet It Selects Bluetail for Digitized Aircraft Records
Jet It said the conversion to digital records through Bluetail will improve maintenance efficiency and cut costs.
Avionics
PAG Grows Avionics Expertise with Velocity Acquisition
Precision Aviation Group adds 110,000 sq ft of facilities in California, Florida, and Texas through the acquisition of Velocity Aerospace Group.
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI Opens MRO Services to Broader Helicopter Market
The MRO change is part of an effort by global helicopter provider PHI to diversify its business.
Maintenance and Modifications
SocialFlight Launches Aviation Safety Videos
SocialFlight is now providing no-cost, on-demand video education for pilots, A&P/IAs, and other FAA-certified aviation maintenance technicians.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Tech To Offer After-sales Support
Line and base maintenance are among the services that will be offered by Comlux Group's new Comlux Tech unit.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Appoints New First Network Service Centers
Rolls-Royce (Booth 2817) has announced the appointment of five more new First (fully integrated Rolls-Royce support team) Network
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Singles Upgraded
Airbus Helicopters has made a series of improvements to its line of single-engine helicopter
Maintenance and Modifications
Cadorath Expands Parts Repair Capacity for Airbus Helos
Cadorath has added 400 new repairs to its capabilities for select Airbus models.
Maintenance and Modifications
Coldstream Selects Heli-One for AS332L/L1 Support
The Coldstream LOI for Heli-One support carries an initial value of $20 million for critical component and engine maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Brexit Continues To Impact UK Aviation Skills Shortage
High-level political tension between the UK and the European Union has blocked agreements on the movement of skilled aviation labor across borders.
Maintenance and Modifications
East/West Partnering with Autoflug
East/West Industries and German aerospace company Autoflug will co-market each other's products.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boost Showcasing New External Cargo Suspension Line
Boost's new HEC suspension line is encased in clear urethane.
Maintenance and Modifications
LHT Recovers from Covid, Posts Profit
Lufthansa Technik's revenues bounced back in 2021 from a Covid-induced slump.
Maintenance and Modifications
MD Invests Big in Customer Support
MD Helicopters is expanding parts inventory by $24 million as part of its investment in beefing up product support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Buying Helo Tank Maker Recoil
Blackhawk Aerospace buying Recoil, maker of helicopter auxiliary fuel and fire suppression tanks.
Avionics
GPMS Receives Approval for Foresight MX HUMS on MD530s
GPMS International received an STC for Foresight MX on the MD530 and plans to obtain STCs for Airbus, Bell, and Sikorsky helicopters later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Revamps HCare Support and Services Portfolio
The overhaul also includes a new cost-sharing approach to fund for certain upgrades of legacy models, such as H120 avionics.
