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.
Aircraft
BAE Systems Awarded 146 Support Contract
BAE Systems and incumbent provider Serco have joined forces to win a new contract that continues to support the BAe 146 transport aircraft in RAF service
Aircraft
Oriens Now Supporting a Dozen PC-12s at Biggin Hill
The exclusive Pilatus dealer for the British Isles, Oriens Aviation says its new Oriens Maintenance operating has had a strong first few months.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Completes Initial Tamarack Winglet Installs
A CJ1 and CJ3 were the first to receive the Active Winglets at a Duncan Aviation shop.
FBOs
Jeddah-based FBO/MRO Outfit Arabasco Shuts Down
Founded in 1984, Arabasco was one of the oldest and most respected names in the Saudi business aviation industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cuba Limited in Aircraft Mx, but Opens Door for Incoming Support
Rule changes has eased the process for bringing in parts and mechanics, but at operator's expense.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Heaven Expands Options for MRO Network
Under a premium subscription, operators can submit multiple requests and they are also able to include a flight plan with their requests.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Nevada Expands Huntsville Mx Facility
this will be its second modifications facility in the area, adding 60,794 sq ft of hangar space—enough to house up to seven Beechcraft King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Adds Slate of Approvals in Singapore
The approvals enable the Singapore center to support aircraft registered in Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Papua New Guinea, and the U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Exceeds 20 MicroShield Applications in Bizjets
Product kills 99.99 percent of pathogens on treated surfaces for one year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airplus Maintenance Gets Russian Approval
The approval enables Russian operators to have their aircraft services at airplus Maintenance's Friedrichshafen, Germany headquarters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Rolling Out SMS Program
The MRO provider is first implementing SMS in Lincoln, Nebraska, but will then extend the program to its Battle Creek, Michigan and Provo, Utah sites.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Offers TSA Repair Station Security Regs Training
TSA published its security rule in 2014 for repair stations located on or adjacent to airports.
Maintenance and Modifications
SoCal Works Toward Quick-turn ADS-B Installs
The upgrade package includes WAAS/LPV-capable Universal Avionics SBAS-FMS combined with transponder upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Tapped as Embraer Maintenance Facility
The Boise, Idaho company will soon provide full maintenance for the Phenoms and Legacy 450 and 500, and line mainenance for the Legacy 600 and 650.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Tapped as Héroux-Devtek Landing Gear Distributor
The move vastly expands Duncan's landing gear repair and overhaul capabilities.
Aircraft
Ukraine Upgrades MiG-29 Fleet
Ukriane has instigated a program to upgrade its tactical aircraft fleet, drawing on its defense induatry with assistance from outside avionics suppliers
Maintenance and Modifications
N1 Partners with AvGuard on Engine Services
The agreement expands AvGuard's coverage beyond airframes and avionics.
Airports
Strasbourg Airport Takes Steps To Expand Bizav Infrastructure
Seeks partners for management and development of an FBO and MRO provider.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Continues To Complete ADS-B Upgrades
With 52 percent of business aircraft still not compliant, Duncan Aviation still has the capacity to complete the ADS-B upgrade before the deadline.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Adds Another Designated Maintenance Facility in Brazil
P&WC’s new designated maintenance facility partner Helipark is the third it has appointed in Brazil in the past 12 months.
Maintenance and Modifications
Camp Introduces System Integration
The new improvements allow seamless flow of information between customer engine health monitoring and maintenance services.
Engines
Brazilian Business is Bouncing Back, Says Dallas Airmotive
Dallas Airmotive's Brazil-based offers high-quality engine MRO services. In 208 it has seen business recovering from the 2015 low
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Opens New Sorocaba Interior Shop
Embraer has invested $25 million in its Sorocaba service center and interior workshop.
Maintenance and Modifications
APS Lands Helibras Deal
APS has a growing business of servicing and repairing servo actuators. Helibras is the latest OEM to sign up for its aftermarket services
Maintenance and Modifications
CASA Begins Maintenance and Operations Rulemaking
Two deal with the operations of private and commercial air transportation in small and large aircraft, and the third covers maintenance for GA aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Receives ANAC Mx Approval
The MRO's East Alton, Illinois facility is approved to work on Brazilian-registered aircraft through 2020.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Wins $594M Support Contract from U.S. Govt.
Contract covers C-20 (GIII) and C-37 (GV/G550) fleets operated by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Coast Guard.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Recognized by ALTA as Top Supplier
Aviall received supplier recognition at CCMA and MRO Conference.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Aligns With Industry on Remote Connectivity
The agency agreed to release a short-term policy statement paving the way for use of remote connectivity tools for testing, with full AC to follow.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Expands VIP Airbus Work
A head-of-state A320 will receive KA-band along with a C-check, while a A340-600, owned by an existing client, will undergo a mandatory FTIS install.
