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
NAC To Open Midrand Heliport
New facility will bring all NAC’s helicopter activities to one self-owned and operated center, including training and maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
AINsight: Don't Judge a Shop by Its Size
Pre-buys are mission-critical, and both large and small shops can deliver.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Challenges NTSB Repair Station Revocation Order
If the NTSB order is upheld, the FAA will have to rewrite rules for maintenance releases, according to ARSA.
Avionics
Duncan Satellite Shops Get Mexico DGAC Nod
Denver, and Austin and Dallas, Texas, shops join those in Scottsdale, Arizona; Van Nuys, California; Las Vegas; and Houston with DGAC certification.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker's Dozen of Spey Engines Donated To A&P Program
These engines will provide real-world experience for students enrolled in Hallmark University's A&P degree program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Logs 100th Falcon C-inspection
Since 2001, Western Aircraft has completed C-inspections on an array of Falcons, including variants of the Model 50, 2000, 900, and 7X.
Airports
AMP To Move Headquarters MRO Facility to Dallas Exec
New 43,000-sq-ft service center is expected to open in the first quarter of 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Expands Canada MRO
Textron Aviation is expanding into Canada with a new service subsidiary, Textron Aviation Canada.
Engines
Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards
Rolls Royce Nano Robot Bugs and Snakes to Repair Jet Engine Innards
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Jet Capital Taps StandardAero for ADS-B Upgrades
The deal includes pricing discounts for the financier's customers on installs and maintenance performed at the same time.
Aircraft
Gulfstream To Expand PBI Service Center
NBAA announcement is latest in a spate of service center expansions and the recent opening of a sales and design center in New York City
Aircraft
Rolls-Royce Marks 60 Years in Business Aviation
UK engine maker highlights developments from fixed-cost engine care programs to its newest Pearl turbofans that will power the Global 5500/6500.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Astronics Builds Brand in Industry
U.S. company is attempting to raise awareness its central brand, which encompasses 11 businesses.
Maintenance and Modifications
Malaysia Airlines’ MRO Unit a Shadow of Former Self
Company turns focus to stabilizing and rebuilding its core airline business
Airports
Best Tugs Unveils 'Echo,' Sells 20 at NBAA 2018
Effectively a “Smart” tug, it could help create a drastic reduction in insurance claims and premiums from taxi-tug mishaps.
Aircraft
Flying Colours Marks 100th Challenger Refurb
Canadian MRO and completion specialist overhauls new owner's Challenger 604, designs sleek gold and black interior.
ATC
Chicago Jet Group selects Latitude’s datalink
NextGen ProLink compliance-driven upgrade from CJG is available for aircraft such as the Gulfstream G200, Falcon 50/50EX, and 2000/2000EX.
Fuel
Saft Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Now a subsidiary of Total, Saft has its roots firmly in France.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Sees Strong Growth in AOG Services
Mobile repair techs are “a different type than you will find on the hangar floor,” company says.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Delivers 800th XP Upgrade
Begins Flight Testing XP67A Upgrade For King Air 300
Aircraft
Gulfstream G650 Set for Steep Approach Approval
Approval will require an avionics and flight control software update, and release of the new code "is imminent," says Gulfstream.
Aircraft
Delta Extends Airbus Skywise Contract To Cover 400 Airliners
Airbus predicative maintenance system adds to efficiency of airline operations, aids in parts design
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Standard Aero Inks TFE731 Support Deal
The Arizona-based MRO also announcec the company's first Innov8 Command and CAST CMS installation, underway on a Falcon 2000
Maintenance and Modifications
True Blue Power Outfits Alaska Operator
Ravn Alaska will upgrade its DHC-8 fleet to the True Blue Power TB44 advanced iithium-ion battery.
Engines
N1 Launches Ultimate Lift with First Customer
Directional Capital’s maintenance management company offers stand-in aircraft service for engine-related AOGs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sherwin-Williams Debuts New Coating and Color Selector Tools
New Skyscapes features resins with richer color and higher gloss retention, available for both exterior and interior application.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Opens Perryville MRO Facility
Full-service former Sabreliner facility has more than 120,000 sq. ft. of space, modern paint facility, and growth plans.
