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
FAA To Train on Repair Station Certification
The course is designed for aviation safety inspectors, but can provide industry with insight on the process.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mid-Canada Mod Centre To Relocate at CYKF
According to the company, the move will allow it to better serve large cabin and regional airline customers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Commences Work at New Paint Facility
The $1 million addition to its Peterborough, Ontario paint shop, was in support of a new long-term contract to paint Global 5000/6000 fuselages
Maintenance and Modifications
U.S. Maintenance Training Standards Poised for Major Overhaul
Late industry push could see competency-based approach introduced.
Maintenance and Modifications
UK Pilatus Dealer Buys Biggin Hill MRO
Avalon Aviation's location at the London-area gateway will be rebranded as Oriens Aviation Limited.
Aircraft
Piaggio Aerospace Outlines New Five-year Plan
Italian manufacturer plans to focus on the P.1HH and P.180 programs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Beijing Commemorates Fifth Anniversary
The center has now supported more than 800 maintenance events, supporting customers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines.
Avionics
UK Avionics Shop Now Services Honeywell RTA-4B Wx Radar
Ametek Aerospace & Defense subsidiary Muirhead Avionics can now perform anything from a bench check to a full overhaul the RTA-4B radar.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rose Aircraft Signs On as PWI Cabin LED Lighting Dealer
Through the agreement, Mena-based Rose Aircraft Services will carry the full line of the lighting company's interior fixtures.
Maintenance and Modifications
UK Ab Initio Mx Training Provider Gets UAE OK
Resource Group provides basic courses for new entrants along with modular programs for experienced engineers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program
Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Proposes Parts Approval Revisions
Once implemented, manufacturing requirements for non-critical parts would be alleviated, decreasing manufacturing costs “without affecting safety."
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes
The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATEC Study: AMT Schools Need To Boost Enrollment
27 percent of aircraft mechanics are age 64 or older, but AMT graduates entering aviation represent only about 2 percent of the total workforce annually.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Debuts New Hangar at Singapore MRO
Already in operation, the new hangar will have its official grand opening in February.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Designated BBJ Warranty Shop
The MRO facility at Seletar Aerospace Park is now a factory authorized BBJ service center and warranty repair facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Daher CDG Spares Base To Boost Falcon Support
Contract to build CDG Falcon-spares center builds on existing relationship with Dassault.
Maintenance and Modifications
East/West Industries Named Part 145 Repair Station
With its FAA certification, East/West Industries can now perform maintenance, inspection and repair on aircraft components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Joins Blackhawk's Dealer Network
Western Aircraft joins the other 83 authorized dealers in Blackhawk Modifications’ dealer network.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flamingo Air's School Offers Aircraft Electrician Certificate
The course is accredited by American Standards Training and Materials and the National Center for Aerospace Technology and Training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Crash-resistant Fuel Tank for AS350/EC130 Gets FAA Nod
Launch partners Air Methods Corporation and WeatherTech Aviation LLC have begun receiving deliveries and EASA certification is expected soon.
Maintenance and Modifications
Texas MRO AeroParts & Supply Under New Ownership
AeroParts & Supply was purchased by a group of aviation industry veterans who plan to expand its inventory and services.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Acquires RAT Tool for Legacy Inspections
West Star Aviation has acquired the RAM Air Turbine (RAT) tool required for the 24-month check on the Legacy 450/500 airframe.
Engines
Texas Engine MRO To Overhaul GE Turboprops
Dallas-based Prime Turbines was named as the first GE-authorized repair and overhaul center for the M601 and H-series outside of the Czech Republic.
Maintenance and Modifications
GAT Wins $32M Contract To Upgrade USAF Learjets
The C-21A jets, which are the military version of Learjet 35As, will receive ADS-B Out, FANS 1/A, and electronic flight information systems from GAT.
Avionics
40% of U.S. Business Aircraft Fleet Won't Meet ADS-B Out Deadline
“Looking to install ADS-B Out next year is too late,” warned Duncan Aviation president Aaron Hilkeman.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero Baires Joins Embraer Executive Jets Service Network
Embraer has selected Aero Baires as its first authorized service center for its executive jets department in Argentina.
Maintenance and Modifications
Leidos Selects AMES as Supplier for U.S. Army Program
AMES will have its manufacturing division produce components to support an aircraft program for the United States Army.
Maintenance and Modifications
Tamarack Plans To Offer Active Winglets for Phenom 100
Active winglets will greatly expand the capability of the light jet, specifically improving the Phenom 100's hot-and-high performance and adding range.
Maintenance and Modifications
Giles Group Helps Southern Sky Attain Part 145 Approval
The Giles Group began working with Southern Sky Aviation in August of 2017 and the FAA issued the certification on November 16.
