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.
Charter & Fractional
Falcon Expects Bizjet MRO Boost With Launch of DWC Facility
All bizjet MRO is to relocate to DWC, with turboprop maintenance staying in Abu Dhabi.
Aircraft
Abu Dhabi Aviation Intensifies International Work
Abu Dhabi Aviation's new Ghana and Cyprus joint ventures meet the requirement for local content.
Engines
CFM Still Working on Leap Fuel-Nozzle Coking Issue
Data analytics can predict if a particular engine may be affected but CFM is still seeking a permanent fix to engine coking issue
Aircraft
Textron Unveils New Special Missions Capabilities
The Wichita airframer has begun offering an extended nose option for its King Air 350, and the Longitude gets a new mission.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell and S&K Launch FMS Support Service
Honeywell and S&K Logsitics Services have joined forces to provide worldwide support for defense equipment bought through FMS channels.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Challenger Ready for UAE ISR Modification
Aquila Aerospace is modifying two Challenger 650s to answer a UAE Air Force requirement for reconnaissance platforms.
Aircraft
Boeing Focused on Max’s Safe Return to Service
Looking ahead, Boeing sees opportunities for commercial and military aircraft sales and aftermarket services in the Middle East.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMMROC Unveils Model of Al Ain MRO Facility
A new military maintenance center in Al Ain will feature a dedicated Black Hawk nose-to-tail depot.
Aircraft
MENA Aerospace Announces Agreement with AeroGulf
MENA Aerospace's new deals with AeroGulf and CSDS Aircraft will open up opportunities for aircraft sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Alsalam Seeks New Business Opportunities
Adept in airline, military, and corporate and VIP sectors, Alsalam Aerospace is advancing Saudi aerospace efforts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Middle East Remains a Strong Performer for JSSI
Already experiencing steady business growth in the Middle East, JSSI sees some strong new growth possibilities in the region.
Airports
DWC Focus Remains on Business Aviation
Scheduled and cargo flights impacted by economic headwinds
Avionics
Collins Inks Avionics Support Deal with Etihad
A 10-year service contract between Collins and Etihad covers the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Formalizes Mx Tech Apprenticeship Program
The Nebraska-based MRO provider's airframe technician maintenance apprenticeship program is now nationally registered.
Engines
Qatar Airways First To Use GE’s New Engine Wash Tech
Use of the GE foam wash system by Qatar Airways will help fuel efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Parts Specialist Able Looks To 737 For Growth
Arizona-based Able Aerospace, a Textron Aviation unit, invests heavily in 737 landing gear overhauls.
Maintenance and Modifications
King, Thurmond Partnership Aims For More ISR Work
King Aerospace and Thurmond Group will pursue more ISR modification work under new strategic partnership.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Bear Expands Boston-area Maintenance Footprint
Air Bear Aviation has augmented its Massachusetts maintenance presence with a new base at Beverly Regional Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star's Perryville Shop Earns its Part 145 Approval
Perryville is the last of West Star Aviation's major service facilities to receive FAA Part 145 maintenance approval, following an 18-month process.
Aircraft
Airbus BelugaXL Receives EASA Type Certification
The oversize airlifter will enter service in early 2020 transporting complete aircraft sections across the OEM’s European production network.
Aircraft
DHC Considers Adding New Dash 8-400 Support Businesses
DHC has launched a one-year review to decide if it should enter two new Dash 8-400 support business areas.
Maintenance and Modifications
Australian Avgas Switch Tied To Robinson Engine Issues There
A new study by the Australia Helicopter Industry Association ties reformulated avgas to rash of piston helicopter engine problems there.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Ground School Goes Beyond Pilot Training
Cessna veterans Teresa and Kirby Ortega have started a pilot training, testing, and maintenance consulting business.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Airbus Expands Middle East Presence with Service Center for Cabin Systems
The new Dubai facility will maintain and repair closer to customers’ operations resulting in quicker technical support and less aircraft down time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gemini Tapped As Twin Commander Service Center
Gemini Air Group joins 12 other Twin Commander factory authorized service centers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Av8 Group Expands Facilities, Capabilities
A 9,000-sq-ft building expansion and new equipment will increase Av8 Group's work overhauling servos, actuators, and other components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Researchers Focus On Turbine Blade Failure Predictors
Researchers at Purdue University say they have a way to measure and monitor the health of turbine engine blades.
Maintenance and Modifications
Skyservice Expands MRO Footprint in Canada
One of Canada's largest business aviation services providers, Skyservice has purchased Muskoka Aircraft Center and its 60,000-sq-ft hangar.
Maintenance and Modifications
CVC Capital Closes On Acquisition of Ontic
BBA Aviation's sale of Ontic to CVC Capital Partners was valued at more than $1.3 billion.
