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
Flying Colours Starts New Hangar at Peterborough
The 100,000-sq-ft building is expected to be completed by mid-2019.
Maintenance and Modifications
MENA Aerospace Puts Bahrain on Charter Map
Bahrain-based MENA Aerospace has ambitions to contribute to both bizjet and commercial aviation sectors.
Aircraft
Gama Pushes Ahead with Saudi Venture
UAE-based Gama Aviation is entering the Saudi market with a Part 125 operating certificate.
Aircraft
Cedar Executive Studying Third Aircraft
Middle East Airline subsidiaries Cedar Executive and Cedar Jet Center serve business, government, and banks.
Charter & Fractional
Fireblade Aviation Offers Private Gateway to Africa
Located in Johannesburg, Fireblade is one of Africa’s most prestigious FBOs and offers onward charter throughout Africa.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dubai South Concentrates on Hangarage
The DWC Aviation District in Dubai South is expected to see the building of nine Code F Hangars by 2022.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott STCs Electronic Window Shades, Lighting Systems
The Illinois company, will offer its Prizm accent lighting system and Smart Vision Shades, staring in early 2019
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Enrolls First Skywise ACJ319 Operator
MJet of Austria will now be able to combine its operational and maintenance data with the OEM's fleet data, to help analyze and improve efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications
SmartJets, VIP Completions Move To New Quarters at FLL
The space can accommodate the latest generation of ultra-long-range aircraft.
Airports
PrivatAir Saudi Arabia Moves Ahead on FBO Upgrades
PrivatAir Saudi Arabia won right to upgrade FBO facilities at the kingdom's three main airports in 2016.
Aircraft
ExecuJet Looks to Middle East Upturn
New ExecuJet FBO-MRO Facility at DWC Set to open in 2020.
Aircraft
Falcon Aviation Sees Promising 2019 Outlook
Abu Dhabi-based helicopter operator Falcon Aviation is pressing ahead on ADNOC and KOC contracts.
Aircraft
Admissions for USW Maintenance Course Now Open
University of South Wales Launches Dubai Campus in September at Al Maktoum International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Academy 147 Successfully Exploits Mx Training Niche
After Andy Trinchero saw a gap in the market for maintenance training focused on business jets, he has now filled that niche.
Charter & Fractional
Baker Aviation Breaks Ground on New FTW HQ
The company will relocate its FAA Part 145 repair station from Addison Airport to Fort Worth as the first step of the project.
FBOs
ExecuJet Set for New Dubai South FBO and MRO
The Luxaviation subsidiary is preparing for its migration from Dubai Interntional Airport, with a planned $30 million-plus complex at DWC.
Maintenance and Modifications
World Aero Launches Bizliner Brake Service
UK-based wheel and brake specialist World Aero introduces a program customized for operators of ACJs and BBJs.
Aircraft
Haeco Offers Enhanced MRO for ME Operators
China-based MRO touts recent Design Organization Approval and collaboration agreement with high-end design firm for VIP cabins.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Targets 2020 for Sharjah BAC Opening
UK-based Gama Aviation has moved fast to establish its Bournemouth maintenance base and is moving towards completion of its Sharjah facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Secures FAA Nod for Twin Otter Weight Boost
The approval covers commuter category operations, enabling operators to fly the additional payload without special purpose restrictions.
Maintenance and Modifications
Signature Plating Showcases Plating-on-plastic Capability
The decorative metal-finishing technique promises significant weight savings for VIP interiors.
Aircraft
GainJet Highlights Full Service Portfolio
Greek operator has a unique fleet of large-cabin aircraft for charter, along with management, maintenance, and even repo capabilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Wins Part 145 MRO Approval
The maintenance division of Switzerland’s Nomad Aviation is now authorized to work on various Cessna, Embraer, and Bombardier models.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviatechnik Offers MRO Options for Tired Landing Gear Legs
Canada-based Aviatechnik offers landing gear overhauls for Bombardier Global and Challenger, Dassault Falcon, and Embraer Legacy jets.
Engines
Start Pac Touts Aux Power Units
In harsh climates like the Middle East, external power reduces wear on engines and batteries.
Maintenance and Modifications
Able Aerospace Begins Major Expansion Project
The Textron MRO subsidiary has broken ground on a 50,000-sq-ft addition to its facility at Arizona's Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Indian MRO Business To Get Regional Boost
The subcontinent’s Regional Connectivity Scheme creates opportunities for fledgling maintenance operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wi-Fi Coverage Now Standard with JSSI
Once a rare item on business jets, Wi-Fi is a feature most clients expect to see onboard, JSSI notes.
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Takes Steady Approach to DWC Growth
Early mover at DWC is optimistic that more robust growth is on the horizon, as it steadily builds its capacity and customer base.
