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.
Engines
Emergency AD Cites New P&WC PT6 Power Turbine Blades
The AD requires removal of affected blades before further flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan
Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer, Saudia Technic To Cooperate on Mx and Training
Agreement includes collaboration on business aviation support
Maintenance and Modifications
Heston MRO Acquires Aviation NDT Services
Acquisition broadens Heston’s customer base in Australasia
Aircraft
IADA Welcomes Six New Members
AeroProjx Int, Aviation Legal Counsel, Aviation Maintenance Support, Jet Access Group, MRO Insider, and Vedder Price join the association
Maintenance and Modifications
CAAC OKs ExecuJet Haite for Gulfstream G650 Heavy Checks
Tianjin-based MRO provider may now perform 72-month checks on the ultra-long-range business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Performs Its First G650 Paint Job
MRO provider delivered the freshly painted airplane with new interior appointments
Aircraft
Daher Restructures To Meet Revenue Growth Target
The manufacturer of the TBM and Kodiak aircraft is creating four new business units
Maintenance and Modifications
Clay Lacy Line Techs Complete Gulfstream Training Program
FlightSafety International helped design the specialized training course
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Assigns Dedicated Crew to Gogo Avance Installs
Gogo has begun migrating its network technology to LTE for installation in early 2026
Maintenance and Modifications
Premier Private Jets Acquires Stevens' Dayton MRO/FBO
National charter operator takes over Stevens facilities in Dayton, Ohio
Maintenance and Modifications
The AI Dive into Aviation
AI is becoming more prevalent in many uses in the industry
Maintenance and Modifications
Private Jet Maintenance Keeps Eye on Expansion Opportunities
Two and a half years after its inception, PJM wins Part 145 certificate
Avionics
Phoenix Rising, Global Jet Partners Upgrade Falcon 900B with Universal InSight System
Phoenix Rising replaced the airplane’s Control Display System/Retrofit (CDS/R) while conducting major C-check maintenance
Engines
H.E.R.O.S. Joins Rolls-Royce’s First Network with Model 250 AMROC
Arizona-based MRO provider has worked on Rolls engines for 35 years
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Insider Elevates AOG Team in Asia
Company dedicates 15 technicians and a group leader to Asian network
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Names First Indian Recommended Service Facility
Arrow Aviation Services becomes an official Hartzell Support Facility
Training and Workforce
Canada Grants First Training Org Approval to Coulson
The free training enables students to earn Canadian aircraft maintenance engineer-structures certification
Maintenance and Modifications
Plane Place Aviation Boosts Mx Offering in Texas, Oklahoma
Maintenance provider also expands support at Dallas Love Field
Airports
Al Maktoum Sees 8% Bizjet Movement Increase in 2023
Investment in airport MRO is expected to reach $2.2 billion in the coming years
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Extends Duncan Aviation’s Service Center Authorization
Five-year contract extension covers Phenoms, Legacies, and Praetors
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Opens North Florida HondaJet MRO at Volato Base
The deal represents Banyan's first expansion beyond Fort Lauderdale in its 45-year history
Avionics
Trimec Wins STC for Universal InSight in Falcon 2000/2000EXs
InSight system replaces Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line 4
Maintenance and Modifications
Tyonek Services Group Buys Alabama Maintenance Hangar
Native American-owned company has leased the hangar since 2018
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet South Africa Earns Isle of Man Reduced Inspection Approval
The company's FBO is the first to achieve the designation from the registry
Maintenance and Modifications
Covington Aircraft Engines Opens UK Service Center
UK CAA awards Covington Part 145 certification
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Invests in Talent for Component Repair
Company has appointed five new technical representatives
Maintenance and Modifications
VIP Completions Reports Strong Start to New Year
Heading into 2024, the company’s hangars remain full
Aircraft
Bombardier Defense Prepares Luxury Global and Challenger Jets for Military Service
You probably won't find any champagne on these business jets.
