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
Quest Taps Clay Lacy as U.S. Northeast Kodiak Dealer
This move builds on the companies’ relationship in the Pacific Northwest, where Clay Lacy has been a Quest-authorized dealer since 2015.
Maintenance and Modifications
Carpenter Avionics STCs Engine Display for Conquest II
The upgrade is the commerciallly available digital engine system for the aircraft, as well as the first approved use of the MVP-50T on a turboprop twin.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Bolsters Winglet Installation Network
The Idaho-based aftermarket provider announced approval for four U.S. maintenance centers to install its Atlas active winglets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Aerospace To Add Second Service Center at SAV
With facilty, Gulfstream will have more than 1 million sq ft/92,903 sq m of dedicated customer-support hangar space, offices and back shops in Savannah.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cutter Named Pilatus Service Center for Southwest U.S.
Tempus Aircraft, which previously held this position with Pilatus, is currently under receivership.
Maintenance and Modifications
Deer Jet Signs 3-Year Contract for Honeywell Services
Deer Jet enrolled 12 of its Gulfstreams in the Honeywell Avionics Protection Plan and nine aircraft into the Honeywell Mechanical Program.
Charter & Fractional
National Airways Survives in Challenging Market
Lanseria, South Africa-based National Airways offers a full menu of business aviation services.
Maintenance and Modifications
One Aviation To Surrender Lease to PWK Service Center
Company looks to open new Eclipse service center near Chicago to replace busy facility.
Aircraft
Embraer Offering Retrofit Divan for Phenom 300s
The divan is positioned at the front of the cabin facing the entrance and the refreshment center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Helisota To Promote ASA's SAM 11
The MRO service provider signed a cooperation agreement with Airline Software Applications ApS to promote its CAMO and MRO IT solution SAM 11.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Bolsters Asia-Pacific Support with ExecuJet
In addition to the new authorized center in Tianjin, Rolls-Royce is rolling out a Business Aviation Availability App.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Combines Forces in Tianjin
MRO's partnership with Tianjin FBO will provide a "seamless experience" for customers in the region, ExecuJet Haite said.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco, Lufthansa To Look at Maintenance Collaborations
The companies signed an MoU on joint possibilities for maintenance services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk Expands EASA OK for Caravan Engine Upgrade
Blackhawk's EASA approval expansion for the XP140 Engine+ Upgrade includes the Aero Acoustics Kit and the MT 5-Blade composite propeller.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Inks Mx Deals with Papillon, Rainier Heli
The contracts permit a seven-year MRO agreement that supports 16 Arriel 2D engines for Papillon and Rainier with several more to be added this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Clay Lacy Aviation Opens Mx Facility in Connecticut
The 65,000 sq. ft.-facility can complete light line maintenance for engine and airframe, avionics troubleshooting and repairs, and more.
Aircraft
G500 Sets Speed Records En Route to Service Entry
Gulfstream's G500 is set for FAA certification this year. The company also announces extending service hours at its Beijing service center.
Charter & Fractional
Metrojet Plans Broader Regional Presence
Metrojet pioneered business aviation in Hong Kong but is now developing in Singapore and the Philippines, with a new hangar planned.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Expands Mx Support in Beijing, Opens AOG Center
It will add a second shift and hire approximately 10 maintenance technicians and inspectors in Beijing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Beijing Capital Helicopter Gets HAI-APS Recognition
Beijing Capital Helicopter is the first helicopter operator in China to receive the recognition.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Wins EASA STC for Boeing Bizliner Ka-Band
Jet Aviation recently received one of the first EASA STCs for Ka-Band system integration on a Boeing 747-400 at its Basel facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Av8 PMA Adding New Dallas Facility
The new Dallas facility will be the hub for the company’s engineering and certification work.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Aircraft Maintenance Tracking Solutions on Display
Providers offer enhancements, upgrades that “Take technology up to another level”
Charter & Fractional
Gama Eyes Greater China Progress From Hong Kong Base
Farnborough, UK-based company has raised funds for further expansion abroad, with strategic investment from Hutchison Whampoa key to China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Seletar Shop Completes 1st Global 6000 Ka-Band Install
In its four-year existence, the Bombardier service center in Singapore has become known for its retrofit capabilities.
Aircraft
JSSI taps Alfahmi for Asia Biz Development
Maintenance program provider cites growing regional demand in bolstering its team
Aircraft
Comlux Goes Digital with Mx Checks
Company performs its first digital maintenance inspection, with Hyundai's BBJ as its launch platform
Aircraft
Aloft Inks Fuel System Contract with Comac
U.S.-based Aloft AeroArchitects will supply auxiliary tanks for executive-configured ARJ21 jets.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Airbus Drone in Works for Mx Inspections
The drone-based aircraft inspection system has been demonstrated to a number of airlines and will be offered to MROs as well.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Expanding into UAS MRO Business
The company signed an agreement to become a Robotic Skies maintenance and modification provider.
