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
DSTA and Boeing team to improve RSAF efficiency
Data analytics are an important tool for the early detection of faults. Boeing has teamed with DSTA to use and develop data tools for the RSAF.
Maintenance and Modifications
TS&S To Use Atlas Copco Digital Tooling
Torque wrench improves efficiency, reduces errors
Maintenance and Modifications
Avfuel Adds Lux Air to FBO Network
Based at Arizona’s Phoenix-Goodyear Airport (GYR), Lux Air Jet Centers offers aircraft maintenance and ground support for all aircraft.
Aircraft
Twin Otter Racks Up Hours and Sales
Viking Air, which has now sold Twin Otters in 30 countries, has seen strong interest in the type in the Asia-Pacific region.
Engines
Eagle Services Lands Role as Asia's First GP7200 Overhaul Shop
Singapore-based engine shop is fourth in GP7200 overhaul network.
Avionics
Thales Grabs Airbus Asia-Pacific Avionics Work
Seven-year deal will send components to Thales's Singapore shop
Maintenance and Modifications
Metrojet Expands MRO Team
Lanny Schindelmeiser to lead Hong Kong-based charter management company's maintenance team
Aircraft
Textron Aviation Adds to Asia-Pac Efforts
Growing sales in the Asia-Pacific region are resulting in an expansion of Textron Aviation service and sales teams.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tempus Jets Relocates Pilatus Service Center
Tempus Jets moved its authorized Pilatus service center from Scottsdale Airport (SDL) to Falcon Field Airport (FFZ).
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Secures FAA, EASA Nods for CJ3/3+ Winglets
Certification for installation on the CJ2 is anticipated to follow in April.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jetex Launches Its First U.S. FBO in California
While the company has an operations center in Miami, FL, the SBD facilty is the first FBO Jetex will establish in the U.S.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Ameco to Boost Bizjet Completion Capabilities
Company is planning to open a new design workshop in 2020.
Engines
Pratt Turbine Overhaul Services Adds Efficiency
Automation makes processes more efficient, accurate.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero, Honeywell Ink MRO Agreement for EMEAI Region
Long-term contract for TFE731 turbofan support includes coverage of MPI and CZI engine events.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AAR to Provide In-flight Connectivity Support to Viasat
Logistics integrator will manage satcom company's inventory pool under new partnership agreement
Engines
UTAS Delivers NP2000 Upgrades To U.S. Air Guard
First two upgrades are part of larger contract
FBOs
Hawker Pacific to Double Footprint at Seletar
An Australian government contingent visited Hawker Pacific at Seletar on Monday, the day before the Singapore Airshow 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite Becomes Dassault Service Center
Based at Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN), ExecuJet Chinese facility can now perform maintenance and AOG support for the Falcon 7x and 8x.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation's New Hangar at Seletar Open for Business
Facility, whose grand opening is tonight, brings the Swiss company's total hangar space in Singapore to more than 11,000 square meters.
Avionics
HNA Group IFE Deal Boosts Thales In Asia-Pacific
Supplier will equip 59 Airbus aircraft, adding to HNA installations
Maintenance and Modifications
Parker Debuts New Singapore Customer Response Center
The new facility will share global support duties with the company's first center which opened in 2015 in California
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero's Vector Acquisition Creates MRO Giant
The company is reshaping, shedding its Associated Air Center completions business, but expanding significantly worldwide with Vector.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Services Integration Benefitting PBL Business
Lessons learned from commercial analytics transferring to defense customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lifetime Component Support For AirAsia X A330s
Deal extends decade-long agreement with AFI KLM E&M
Maintenance and Modifications
SR Technics Malaysia Adds CAAC Approval
Component specialist can now serve Chinese customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
777F Deal Grows LHT's Eva Air Work
MRO provider now supports four Eva Air fleet types.
Maintenance and Modifications
Singapore Maps Out Aerospace Growth Plan
City State has ambitious plans to expand its role in the global aerospace industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Gets U.S. Nod for Singapore MRO
The facility is also a storefront for Ontic's rapidly expanding portfolio of components for legacy aircraft.
FBOs
Mobile MRO Part Of HP Asia Pacific's Growing Services
New Darwin, Australia FBO adds to HP's regional presence.
Aircraft
PPG Offering Sealant Samples Before Roll-out
New Pro-Seal 815M product speeds up sealing cycle times.
