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
West Star To Team with Colorado on Apprenticeships
Under the Colorado Careerwise initiative, West Star will employ at least five apprentices a year for three years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Debuts Arizona MRO Location
The new facility, which is currently staffing up, is the company's second in the western U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Completes Vector Buy from Airbus
The combined entity generates $3 billion in annual revenues and employs 6,000 across 42 locations worldwide.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sierra Nevada Demos Mods for Special Mission King Airs
The kit was developed for King Air 350ERs operating at 16,500 and 17,500 pounds and features anti-skid brakes, Li-ion battery and Blackhawk XP67A package.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Completes Fourth Challenger Midlife Inspection
The 7500-cycle inspection requires more than 8,000 man hours to complete since it is one of the most comprehensive inspections the aircraft can receive.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Performs First of Three Falcon 7X C Checks
While Aero-Dienst will complete a second 7X C inspection, a third inspection is scheduled for an undisclosed 7X operator during the first half of 2018.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flying Colours Completes Challenger 300 Avionics Installation
The installation was completed when the aircraft was undergoing a scheduled maintenance check at the MRO company’s facility at Spirit of St. Louis Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
STS Aviation Creates Non-destructive Testing Division
After acquiring the business assets of aircraft maintenance company AWI, STS Aviation Group created a new division called STS NDT.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier Finishes First Nose-to-Tail Service at Biggin Hill
Since its inauguration in May, the London-area service center has supported more than 40 maintenance events.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas MRO Adds Challenger Mx Program
Love Field-based RBR Maintenance has launched a formal service program for the large cabin Bombardier Challengers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Barimo To Become Next ARSA President
Barimo, who will serve a one-year term, brings association knowledge and three decades of aviation experience to his new leadership role on the ARSA board.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Marks 500th Garmin G1000 Install in a King Air
The company delivered its 500th G1000 installation on a Beechcraft King Air to Canadian operator Keewatin Air.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Earns EASA STC on Honeywell Monitor Upgrade
The approval covers replacement of the DU-870 CRT unit with the form-fit DU-875 LCD on older Falcons and Cessnas.
Aircraft
Piaggio Avanti Brake, Wheel Retrofit in Advanced Stages
Launched last year, the upgrade includes forged aluminum wheels and steel brakes, the latter said to reduce overhaul costs by as much as 70 percent.
Maintenance and Modifications
Habco Becomes FAA Part 145 Repair Station
The Connecticut-based company has opened Habco MRO, which will operate in a separate location within Habco’s facility
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Offer Cost-Certainty Programs
In addition to supporting P&WC's flat-rate program, Dallas Airmotive has created a three-tier Price CAP Promise service program..
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Opens Phoenix-area MRO
The Ohio-based maintenance provider's network includes locations in Cleveland, Orlando, Las Vegas and now Mesa, Arizona.
Maintenance and Modifications
Av8 Flexes Its PMA Muscles
The Houston-based MRO is debuting a new division focusing on engineering, certification and manufacturing FAA-approved replacment parts.
Aircraft
Nextant Aerospace Completes G90XT Test Program
Nextant is now on the cusp of FAA certification for the King Air G90XT, with EASA validation to follow.
Aircraft
Bombardier Opens Expanded Interior Facility in Tucson
he facility features a climate-controlled work environment and expanded capacity including the tripling of the footprint of its cabinet workshop.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck To Acquire Butterfield
Combined company to offer broadened King Air aftermarket parts
Aircraft
Garmin Continues Upgrade Programs, Expands Campus
When new aircraft sales are relatively flat, growth comes from upgrades.
Aircraft
Honeywell Announces Cockpit Upgrade Offerings
Honeywell is expanding its Primus Elite cockpit offerings for Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer and Fairchild-Dornier aircraft.
Aircraft
GDC Technics Readies Live TV for VIP 787
GDC Technics is partnering with Boeing on installation of live television aboard a VIP 787.
Aircraft
Piaggio Spotlights Expanded Support Options
Programs are designed to benefit both in-service fleet and new operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators
ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Introduces ProMaintenance for Operators
ProMaintenance is a turnkey package that considerably eases the maintenance management burden for operators.
Aircraft
StandardAero Expands Houston PT6A Service
PT6A services will enhance the company's offerings to operators of King Air, Pilatus, TBM, and Cessna Caravan aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
AllProtect Offers Surface Covering
The first-time exhibitor is marketing a line of covering fabric to protect sensitive surfaces.
Avionics
Desert Jet Eyes More Third-party MRO Work
The company seeks to leverage experience from own fleet.
