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
Dart Acquires Aero Design
Dart's acquisition of Aero Design boosts its portfolio to over 1,100 STCs.
Engines
QTA Adds To Inner Barrel Corrosion Solution STC
Quiet Technology Aerospace says this latest STC, its seventh, applies to Embraer Legacy 450/500 and Praetor 500/600 business jets.
Aircraft
Green Light for F-15 Japanese Super Interceptor Upgrades
Japan’s fighter roadmap includes the purchase of 147 F-35A/Bs, development of a new fighter, and the upgrade of around half of its F-15 Eagle fleet.
Airlines
Korean Carriers Subject to Government Safety Probe
A mandate for a safety overview of Korean carriers includes inspection of Boeing 737NG operators.
Avionics
Alpine Aerotech Earns Bell 212 Upgrade STC
Canadian helicopter MRO specialist Alpine Aerotech has received an STC from Transport Canada for its Bell 212 digital flight instrument package.
Engines
Duncan Invests In HTF7000 Blade Repair, Overhaul
The HTF7000 Series engine is used on a variety of Bombardier, Citation and Embraer business jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Project Looks To Improve Actuator Mx, Life
The project involves development of an automated, noninvasive diagnostic procedure for initial examination of primary flight control actuators.
FBOs
Signature Reignites Epic, Signature Select Brands
Signature has named new leadership for its Epic-branded and Signature Select FBO programs.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero's First Parts Warehouse in Europe To Open
The facility will be located in Amsterdam and will support Europe, Middle East, and Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
EAP Adds New Engine Models to Support Menu
Engine Assurance Program has doubled its client base every year since it launched in 2015 and now has even more engines on its list.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Goes Down the Middle in St. Louis
Gulfstream has designated its Cahokia, Illinois MRO as a midcabin center of excellence.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Lining Up for Heavy Mx on PC-24
With a strong background in PC-12 work, Western Aircraft is gearing up for Pilatus's PC-24 twinjet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Signs DRF for H145 Upgrades
DRF Luftrettung will retrofit its Airbus H145 helo fleet with new five-blade upgrade.
Maintenance and Modifications
Astronics Wireless PED Charger Ready for Delivery
The Astronics module provides wireless charging for passengers’ smartphones and other devices.
Aircraft
ACJ, Sabena Team on VIP Aircraft Self-defense
ACJ and Sabena signed at NBAA 2019 an agreement to offer infra-red countermeasure (DIRCM) self-protection systems for VIP airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Files Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization
The manufacturer of Atlas active winglets expects to emerge from bankruptcy protection as early as the end of this year.
Avionics
IS&S Showcases ThrustSense Autothrottle
Innovative Solutions & Support ThrustSense autothrottle system now certificated for King Air B200 and PC-12 NG aircraft.
Aircraft
Jet-Care, Traxxall Merge Mx and Engine Trend Tracking
Agreement announced at NBAA 2019 brings Jet-Care’s engine trend monitoring to Traxall’s Mx tracking dashboard.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Service Offerings
New service offerings include the APU for the Global 7500 as well as predictive maintenance for new and in-service Challenger and Global jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Sees Business Soaring
The Canada-based MRO, with locations in Peterborough, St. Louis and Singapore is in growth mode at all three locations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expanding Services in Teterboro, Van Nuys
Bombardier's new line service stations on both U.S. coasts is part of a major investment as it strives to service its fleet of5,000 aircraft in-house.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Heightens Emphasis on Parts, Service Technology
Textron Aviation has revamped its parts operation and will introduce new technology that’s expected to minimize maintenance downtime.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Aerospace Turns 20
Blackhawk Modifications is celebrating its 20th year in business with a facilities expansion and new P&WC agreement.
Maintenance and Modifications
From Gum in the Carpet to New Interiors, Firms Share Bond
Wichita companies Appearance Group and Air Capital Interiors share a common bond of ownership, cabin interiors.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightdocs: New Operations Module Aligns With Existing Maintenance Software
The system can stand on its own, but it was developed to complement the Maintenance and Inventory modules.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightdocs Partners With Cirrus
Flightdocs has partnered with Cirrus to support the SF50 jet.
Maintenance and Modifications
2019 Marks Big Expansion for Dassault Falcon MRO Web
Three MRO acquisitions put "Falcon factory service capabilities as close as possible to customers," Dassault's Jean Kayanakis says.
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Power Shows New Ultra-lightweight Battery Sets
The lithium-ion batteries offer numerous benefits compared to traditional batteries
Maintenance and Modifications
VisionSafe EVAS Now On More Than 1,000 Gulfstreams
VisionSafe's emergency vision assurance system has been installed on more than 1,000 Gulfstream Aerospace aircraft.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Encourages ADS-B Emitter Checks
Aircraft operators who upgraded ADS-B Out equipment prior to 2016 may not be compliant, according to avionics installer Duncan Aviation.
