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
StandardAero Bolsters Capabilities at Fleetlands
StandardAero's UK south coast facility has increased capacity to support TFE731 engines, making life easier for European operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Ramps Up on Parts, Support
The company is adding infrastructure, but also changing its approach to support to emphasize long-term relationships.
Aircraft
Two New Service Centers Announced by Piaggio Aerospace
Piaggio Aerospace has collected two more authorized service centers for its growing network.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream's Construction Frenzy Extends to Farnborough
Work began in May on the new Farnborough facility, which is to become Gulfstream's largest MRO outside Savannah and is among five major projects underway.
Maintenance and Modifications
Returning the Personal Touch to MRO
Jet Maintenance has opened a new MRO operation at London-Oxford Airport.
Engines
Inflite Becomes Rolls-Royce Authorized Service Center for AE3007
Deal means Inflite will take advantage of its recent acquisition of Excellence Aviation Services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Strategy Expands MRO Footprint
Acquisitions signal shift to greater aftermarket emphasis
Airports
TAG Farnborough Sees Sustained Traffic Levels
TAG Farnborough Airport hosted a sustainable jet fuel event just before EBACE involving several manufacturers and flights to Geneva.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Inks Supply-chain Agreement
Announced at EBACE, JSSI has increased its relationship wth charter provider Contour Aviation
Avionics
Jet Aviation Completes Trio of Major Refurbs
Boeing 747 and two Gulfstream GIV upgrades feature Ka-Band installations and refreshed cabins
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Notches 1,000th nice CMS Delivery
Pioneering digital cabin entertainment and control system, LHT's OEI team began deliveries in 2006.
Aircraft
Cirrus Opening Dallas Area Service and Training Center
Cirrus says its new McKinney, Texas maintenance and training facility will be fully operational in 2020
Maintenance and Modifications
Cambridge Airport To Close by 2030
Marshall Aerospace, which has operated at Cambridge International Airport since the 1930s, provides business aviation MRO there.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Develops Robot for Avionics Testing
The robot is part of a larger push toward automated function to relieve the burden of workers, according to Lufthansa Technik.
Maintenance and Modifications
Euramec Targets Bizav For Flight Training Devices, Sims
The Belgian manufacturer and designer will enter business aviation with Citation and King Air flight training devices.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aircraft Specialities Adds Fluid Container Line
The Nebraska repair facility is now a distributor for U.S. Manufacturing & Design's polyethylene container product range.
Engines
StandardAero Renews European P&WC Designation
Arizona-based StandardAero's Paris-area engine MRO is now its epicenter for Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop engine work on the continent.
Maintenance and Modifications
WinAir Releases Revamped Parts Sales Program
The WinAir parts module improves functionality for managing the entire sales process, from quoting and creating sales orders to shipping and invoices.
Avionics
Newcomer Archein Pursues Quick-turn HUD/EVS Installs
Changes in FAA regulations for reduced minimums approaches are the impetus for startup Archein Aerospace, CEO says.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Partners With Jetex for Dubai Line Mx
Bombardier Business Aircraft's ninth line maintenance station will service all Challenger and Global models.
Maintenance and Modifications
PWI Signs Another Authorized Dealer in Texas
Fieldtech Avionics & Instruments has become an installation center for PWI’s King Air interior LED lighting.
FBOs
Duncan Now Offers Fueling at Provo
While construction on its new MRO facility continues, Duncan's new fuel farm is now up and running.
Avionics
Elliott Aviation Reaches Milestone G5000 Retrofit
An industry leading Garmin retrofitter, the MRO will install its 50th G5000 flight deck.
FBOs
Jet Aviation, Gulfstream To Break Ground on PBI Complex
Jet Aviation will expand its FBO, while the airframer will add a larger service center. Both are expected to be completed early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Mx Conference Sets Attendance Record
An NBAA official said the healthy economy contributed to the Maintenance Conference's high attendance in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Adviser: Following Procedure Not Just AMT Problem
At NBAA Maintenance Conference session, FAA adviser suggests failure to follow procedures is a cultural problem within organizations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Business Aviation's Hook for Recruiting New Workers
NBAA CEO Ed Bolen said exciting developments in aerospace and business aviation can be used to attract next generation of workers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation Tapped as Raisbeck Authorized Dealer
The move further increases Texas-based Baker's exposure in the King Air modiification arena.
Maintenance and Modifications
European Mx Providers Form Partnership
Airplus Maintenance and Q.C.M. Design have agreed to pool their engineering staffs for large projects.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMT Shortage Headlines Mx Conference Opening Day
Morning general session of NBAA Maintenance Conference focuses on developing and recruiting aviation maintenance technicians.
