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
Review of the Depstech WiFi HD Wireless Borescope Camera - AIN Gadget Central
Review of the Depstech WiFi HD Wireless Borescope Camera - AIN Gadget Central
Aircraft
Western Aircraft Installs First PC-12 Speed Cowl
Western Aircraft said the Speed Cowl developed and offered by EDMO Distributors improves the performance of the Pilatus PC-12.
Maintenance and Modifications
CAE Expands Online Mx Training for Bizjets
CAE's business jet maintenance training includes several different aircraft platforms from Bombardier, Dassault, and Gulfstream.
Engines
Hartzell Engine Tech Receives FAA ODA Approval
Hartzell Engine Technologies said FAA Organization Designation Authorization enables it to bring new products to market faster and at a lower cost.
Maintenance and Modifications
Van Horn Receives STC/PMA for Upgraded Bell 206B Blades
Van Horn Aviation's newly approved Bell 206B main rotor blades have different carbon fiber ply counts and orientations, providing for a smoother ride.
Maintenance and Modifications
MDHI Center Completes 5,000-hour Overhaul on MD 902
MDHI's factor service center's work on the CoxHealth MD 902 Explorer including a 5,000-hour airframe overhaul, inspections, repairs and modifications.
FBOs
Gulfstream, Jet Aviation Open New Florida Facility
Jet Aviation and Gulfstream have opened their new co-located FBO/aircraft maintenance complex at Florida’s Palm Beach International Airport
Aircraft
Twin Commander Aircraft Expanding Legacy Support
Twin Commander Aircraft attributes expanding staff and new parts suppliers to the availability of more parts for the legacy airplane.
Aircraft
Transport Canada Approves Constant's CL604 Upgrade
Constant Aviation receives Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval for its Bombardier Challenger 604 flight deck upgrade with Pro Line Fusion.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Sees Brisk Interest In Mobile App
MRO Insider’s aircraft maintenance services mobile app went live in July and has seen strong interest and use since.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
With Growing Bizjet Mx, C&L Expands Interior Shop
C&L Aviation Group is building a 12,000-sq-ft interior shop that will triple its current capacity.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aircraft Specialties Launches E-commerce Website
Aircraft Specialties, a Part 145 repair station, plans to add more functionality to website including review and approval of maintenance quotes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Private Equity Firm Takes Minority Stake in Field Aero
Trive Capital will provide counsel and financing for additional acquisitions by aircraft modification firm Field Aerospace.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cabinet Finishes, Graphics Focus of Duncan Webinar
Duncan Aviation webinar will emphasize the benefits of high-quality cabinet finishes and graphic options for business aircraft owners.
Engines
QTA Delivers 200th Composite Jet Engine Inner Barrel
Quiet Technology Aerospace has delivered its 200th inlet cowl upgrade that features a carbon-fiber replacement inner barrel.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Launches Powerplant Apprenticeship Program
Duncan Aviation's powerplant apprenticeship program follows the establishment last year of a similar program dedicated to airframes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Responds To Legacy 500 AOG Event
Duncan Aviation's Lincoln Rapid Response Team answered the Embraer Legacy 500 AOG call.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metrojet Keeps Busy with Engine Swaps, Disinfections
Metrojet has performed multiple engine changes on a variety of Gulfstream aircraft.
Aircraft
France Takes Delivery of First ISR King Air 350
The Armée de l’Air is expected to receive eight special-mission King Air 350s for a range of reconnaissance duties.
Maintenance and Modifications
JF Service Adds Gulfstream Maintenance In Latvia
Russia-based Jet Flight Service has received EASA approval to work on Gulfstream jets at its MRO base in Riga, Latvia
Maintenance and Modifications
GDC Delivers VIP Boeing 777 to Head of State Customer
The Boeing 777-300ER features a lightweight interior, full connectivity and a crew rest areas plus "fly-away kits" for repairs away from base.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviaa Adds New World Aviation to MRO Support Network
New World Aviation provides support for a wide range of business aircraft from its headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Voting Now Open in Private Aviation Design Competition
A mix of leading business aircraft manufacturer design and completions specialists are competing in the 2020 International Yacht & Aviation Awards.
Aircraft
StandardAero Launches Bizjet Engine Trading Division
The company has formed a business unit to support operators with comprehensive engine trading solutions to help extend lifecycles for legacy bizjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bluetail App Update Enhances Mx Records Management
Bluetail’s latest version of its business aircraft record digitization platform enhances aircraft records management functions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Latest IBA Data Sees Airline MRO Spend Cut in Half in 2020
With 800 airliners to be withdrawn from fleets worldwide, and with more than half of these permanently retired, MRO demand is down, according to IBA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Introduces New Global Parts Hub
Located near Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Gulfstream's new distribution hub holds $23 million in parts inventory.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant's AOG Teams See Surge In Work
Constant Aviation's increased AOG work comes as idled business aircraft return to service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Covid-19 Impact on Mx Will 'Haunt Aviation,' ARSA Says
Aggregate employment at Aeronautical Repair Station Association member companies responding to a survey fell nearly 27 percent in six months.
