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 Sees Dip in Discretionary Spending but Steady Mx
Duncan Aviation's Jeff Lake said operators are choosing the down time to catch up on maintenance, but discretionary work has slowed.
Airports
Florida Airport Looks To Attract Major MRO Tenant
Fort Myers Treasure Coast International Airport has broken ground on a large MRO hangar and is now accepting proposals from those interested in running it.
Maintenance and Modifications
SmartBay Certified on Tecnam P92JS
Operating costs of the SmartBay sensor suite-equipped Tecnam P92JS are about half that of a light helicopter.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Takes On VIP 747-8 Refurbishment, New Mx Projects
AMAC Aerospace's Basel facility has been busy with projects involving VIP 747-8s and 737s, along with a Global 6000
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Completes 24-year C Inspection on Falcon 900EX
Completed at West Star Aviation's East Alton, Illinois facility, the 24-year 4th C inspection on a Falcon 900EX encompassed most of the aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Sees 'Boon' of Mx Activity in Recent Weeks
A lull in business jet flight activity has meant a short-term upswing in business for the MRO provider's three U.S. facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
IS&S Autothrottle Certified for PC-12 in Canada
The IS&S autothrottle is gaining new certifications in turboprop aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
API's Winglet Pioneer Joe Clark Passes Away
Joe Clark co-founded Aviation Partners, Inc. in 1991, a venture that result in the savings of billions of gallons of fuel consumed.
Engines
Engine Extension Programs an Option To Costly Overhauls
MROs and others respond to segment of aircraft whose values don't justify the costs of turbine engine overhauls.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dunlop Offers Tire Preservation Steps To Operators
The Dunlop Aircraft Tyres' recommendations are for aircraft parked for an extended period of time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Episode 1 | March 27, 2020: Covid-19's Effect on Aviation, Standard Aero Engine Exchange
AINdebrief looks at news about Covid-19's effect on aviation and Standard Aero's engine exchange program.
Maintenance and Modifications
DC Aviation Deal Expands Comlux Mx Support in Europe
Under an agreement, DC Aviation Group will perform line maintenance and warranty work for Comlux customers in Europe and the CIS.
Engines
StandardAero Launches Engine Exchange Program
StandardAero's engine exchange program lets owners exchange their engines or purchase replacement engines with less flight time to extend aircraft life.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Expands Mobile Mx Capabilities
The MRO provider adds aircraft inspections and due items to its mobile maintenance services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Sees Big Demand for MicroShield Applications
MRO provider Constant Aviation and its authorized partners have applied the MicroShield 360 treatment to 250 aircraft since March 9.
Engines
GE Aviation To Cut 10 Percent of Workforce
The moves, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, is expected to save the company $500 million to $1 billion.
Avionics
Spirit Aeronautics Looks Back on 20 Years of Service
Spirit Aeronautics is celebrating its 20th years in the avionics and maintenance business.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Earns Transport Canada Approval for Commercial Mx
C&L's commercial aircraft expertise includes types such as Embraer ERJ 135/140/145, Saab 340, ATR 42/72, Dash-8, and CRJ 200/700.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mx Group Seeks Monetary Relief from Effects of Covid-19
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association is seeking from Congress a relief package of tax credits and $11 billion in grants and loan guarantees.
Maintenance and Modifications
PrimeFlight Builds on GSE Business with ProFlo Buy
PrimeFlight Aviation Services' acquisition of aircraft refueling equipment supplier ProFlo follows its purchase of GSE specialist Global Aviation Services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon Aviation Awarded Non-destructive Testing Cert
The non-destructive testing certification was awarded by three regulators, including EASA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Beechcraft Starship Gets ADS-B In/Out
Aerospace Quality Research and Development engineered and developed the ADS-B installation package for the Starship.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Opens New Ontario Paint Facility
The paint facility is housed in a hangar that when complete will measure 100,000 sq ft.
Maintenance and Modifications
AIM Readies To Open Mx Training Campus in Virginia
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance will host a grand opening of its 109,000-sq-ft Hampton Roads campus in Norfolk on March 17.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Builds Up AOG Teams
Duncan Aviation has installed AOG teams at its main facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and, Provo, Utah.
Maintenance and Modifications
AIM To Hold Grand Opening for Norfolk Campus
The campus, the largest in the AIM network, comes as AIM adds two airplanes for its training capabilities and expands on local partnerships.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Aviation Gets Transport Canada Mx Approval
C&L Aviation Service received Transport Canada Civil Aviation approval to perform maintenance services on Canadian-registered commercial aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA SAFO Advises Checks on PT6A Engines
The FAA issued the SAFO out of concerns about improperly installed beta arms during maintenance on PT6A engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Beefs Up Its AOG Teams
The MRO provider's teams are based at Duncan's primary facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah.
Maintenance and Modifications
ACI Jet Establishes Bombardier Parts Depot
The parts inventory and depot will serve Bombardier Global and Challenger owners and operators.
