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
328 Support Highlights Dornier Conversions
German company displays aircraft illustrating the many mission possibilities for the type.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Completes First Customer LoPresti Upgrade
The LoPresti landing and taxi light kits are optional upgrades that come with Atlas installations on CitationJets at Tamarack’s Sandpoint, Idaho facility.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Earns Part 25 ADS-B Out AML-STC
The announcement follows the company's Part 23 AML-STC approval earlier this year.
Aircraft
Superjumbo Production Struggles To Stay Alive
Sadly the days of large, four-engined commercial aircraft could be numbered despite attempts to go against the market and commercial logic.
Maintenance and Modifications
Canadian Frax Operator Chooses Rockwell Collins CASP
Calgary-based AirSprint has enrolled a half-dozen Cessna CJ2+ light jets on the company's maintenance management program.
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Outlines Program Developments
Top announcement involves ETOPS approval for its PW1500G geared turbofan.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Expands International Opportunities
With three new authorized European installers for its active winglet system and full approval from Brazil's ANAC, the company is poised for growth.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus SmartForce Taps Data Analytics for Military Maintenance
Airbus's SmartForce data analytics system is being introduced for military aircraft operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Customer Support Expands in Europe
Gulfstream expands customer support network in the European market.
Aircraft
UTC Unveils Compact Version of InteliSight
New fleet data collection and analysis solution can be installed on an aircraft "within hours"
Maintenance and Modifications
Satair Spares No Effort in Growth Drive
An Airbus subsidiary since 2011, Satair plays an important supporting role.
Aircraft
Boeing Increases Footprint in UK
Various manufacturing, research, training and educational activities are part of Boeing’s push to grow its presence in the UK.
Maintenance and Modifications
Private Firms Conduct Independent Military Reviews
The process includes extensive documentary reviews.
Aircraft
Boeing Global Services Unveils New Strategy
BGS was announced in 2016 and already it is bringing together the company to focus on making services more part of the core offering.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mecaer America Receives UTC Supplier Gold Status
MAI was required to meet a specific set of criteria to receive UTC Aerospace Systems Supplier Gold status.
Maintenance and Modifications
GKN Aerospace Shifts Focus From Takeover to Technology
Having been taken over by Melrose, GKN is confident and reassured that little will change in focus on growth through technological prowess.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Overhauls Six Mi-17-1vs for India
Work performed under first contract with Border Security Forces, and now "further cooperation is being discussed."
Avionics
Astronautics Progresses on Several Projects
An air-ground communication system for Airbus Helicopters is just one of the many projects the U.S. company is working on.
Engines
GE Delivering New GEnx Durability Upgrade
GE expects to complete deliveries throughout the in-service 787 fleet within two years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus To Support RAF Pumas
The contract runs through 2022 but can be extended.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
StandardAero, ACI Jet Team On Ka-band Global STC
The installation on the Bombardier Global Express, 5000, and 6000 long-range business jets offers the latest in inflight connectivity.
Aircraft
Cutter Begins Pilatus Mx Ops at Denver Centennial
Its Denver location is equipped to serve the full line of Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-12 and PC-24.
Maintenance and Modifications
MROinsider Surpasses First-year Goals
Launched last October, the maintenance-focused webportal now has nearly 300 registered corporate aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Awards King Air 350ER Performance Upgrade STC
The Blackhawk XP67A Engine upgrade will boost the turboprop twin to a maximum allowable takeoff weight of up to 17,500 pounds.
Maintenance and Modifications
Torqued: Your Certificate May Be On the Line for What You Don’t Record
A recent NTSB decision shines spotlight on maintenance logbook entries.
Maintenance and Modifications
CAMO Simplifies Operation for Small NCCs
How to choose a CAMO and what to expect.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dems Call For Action on Repair Station Testing Regs
DeFazio and Larsen expressed disappointment with the FAA's failure to implement the mandatory drug testing requirement despite congressional mandates.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Taps Atlas Air in Germany as Authorized Center
Atlas is authorized to sell and service the Tamarack active winglets.
Maintenance and Modifications
NASA Tech Cuts Airframe Noise by 70% on GIII Testbed
Acoustic Research Measurement (ARM) flights tested technologies such as landing gear fairings and the FlexSys morphing-wing flap
Maintenance and Modifications
VSE Aviation Now BendixKing's Asia-Pacific Distributor
The company, which is a subsidiary of VSE Aviation Inc., will offer a range of BendixKing avionics, flight controls, display units, and installation kits.
