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.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
STS Aviation Group Adds New Division
The purchase of AeroMod International gives the global aviation services provider a new division, concentrating on avionics and structural modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Aviation Secures CAMO+ Recognition
The new recognition expands Nomand Aviation's capabilities under EASA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Offers $3K Rebate for King Air, PC-12 eABS
The eABS anti-skid braking system is an alternative to reverse thrust, reduces stopping distances and eliminates risk of tire damage.
Avionics
Rectrix Is Latest Rockwell Collins Dealer
Designation expands the Part 145 shop’s capabilities to include sales, service and installation of Rockwell Collins avionics and cabin electronics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Concorde STCs Lighter Battery for Citation Mustang
This replaces the OEM battery with a 30-ampere hour drop-in replacement that is five pounds lighter.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet MS Expands Bombardier Maintenance with Globals
The company already has provided maintenance for Bombardier CRJ100/CRJ200/CRJ440 and Challenger 604/605/850 aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Waives Flight Hour Fees for Harvey Relief Efforts
In addition, JSSI will contribute $10,000 and match every flight hour credit with a dollar-for-dollar donation to the Red Cross.
Avionics
ADS-B Upgrade Sales Double at Constant Aviation
According to Constant, the ADS-B upgrades were completed in conjunction with maintenance events, interior refurbishments and avionics installations.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Video Helps Pilots with Composite Prop Blade Checks
While its blades are made from aerospace grade composite material and “incredibly durable,” Hartzell notes that they “are not entirely immune to damage.”
Maintenance and Modifications
AEA's Peri: Stalling, Not Capacity, Forcing ADS-B Queues
Peri warns against calls for a ramp up of avionics technician staffing that will lead to unemployment after ADS-B deadline has passed.
Avionics
Butler National STCs ADS-B for Older Learjets
The solution is approved for the Lear 35, 35A, 36 and 36A models.
Maintenance and Modifications
SevenJet Expands Clearwater Mx Facility
Since beginning to offer maintenance services in Clearwater this year, SevenJet has tripled the space and expanded service offerings.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
C&L Aviation Teams with CMS Supplier DPI Labs
The companies can offer form-fit replacements for existing, obsolete CMS systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adds Mobile Non-destructive Testing at Utah Site
The unit, based in Provo, will provide NDT services to all of Utah, Nevada, Idaho and New Mexico.
Avionics
Nextant To Offer Safe Flight Autothrottle on 604XT
The AutoPower System will be offered as an fully integrated option with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion avionics suite.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Adding St. Louis to Factory Service Network
The former Jet Aviation facility, itself formerly Midcoast Aviation, will become Gulfstream's ninth company-operated U.S. service center next year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation To Close St. Louis Completions Business
The move paves the way for the location to be turned into an MRO location for sister company Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
DryUp Cleans Up in Crisis
Crews used the water-free process to get visiting aircraft ready for display on the LABACE static line.
Maintenance and Modifications
Florida Mx Provider Moves Into King Air Line
Clearwater-based SeveJet Private Aviation now services the popular turboprop twins, in addition to the Piaggio Avanti, Beechjets and Cessna Citations.
Maintenance and Modifications
BLR's H125 FastFin Gets Brazil Approval
Certified last year by the FAA and recently approved by EASA, the kit is available through the aftermarket or as a factory installed STC.
Maintenance and Modifications
Winglet Technology Rolls Out Sovereign Retrofit
The retrofit improves speed, payload capability and range, and dramatically cuts time to climb.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Advances with Support and Services
Embraer has restructured its service and support activities into a single business unit, tasked with taking support to a new level
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Is Open To All for Spares
JSSI is offering a range of services to customers who have not signed up for the company's well-known cost per flying hour programs
Aircraft
Diamond Dealer Notches Up Seven DA62 Sales
Diamond's exclusive agent in Brazil is selling its new piston twin, and promoting its strengths in modifying aircraft for special missions.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC Names Rico Taxi Aéreo as Second Brazilian DMF
Rico, which is based in Manaus, Amazonas, will offer services for PT6A engines which power Cessna Caravan and Embraer Bandeirante aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Approvals for Brazil Service Facility
MAGA Aviation is now factory authorized to work on Global Express and Global 5000 bizjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Skyservice Toronto Tapped for Falcon-authorized Mx
Deal will allow Skyservice Toronto to perform line maintenance, AOG support and other services on Falcon 900EX EASy and 2000EX EASy families.
Engines
P&WC Expands Oil Analysis Technology Coverage
The debris-monitoring technology, introduced earlier this year on the PW306A engine, is now offered for the PW617 and many models in the PT6A series.
Maintenance and Modifications
MAGA Bus is Brazil's First Mobile Bombardier Service Facility
MAGA Aviation has just completed a large servicing vehicle based which can service Bombardier AOG situations.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Helo Programs Provide Boost for JSSI in Latin America
JSSI is introducting its new Sikorsky S-76 and S-92 programs to the Latin America market.
