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
Ruag, Happy Design Team on 'Carboneum' Paint Scheme for Global
Designed with race and power spirit and is enhanced with honeycomb patterns.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA's New RCCB To Clarify Article Replacement Questions
ARSA asked RCCB to clarify that repair stations could replace 100 percent of many articles without considering the action as manufacturing.
Engines
MPI Team Improves Service at German MRO
Aero-Dienst has completed its 250th major inspection over the last decade on a Honeywell TFE731 engine
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet East Earns Non-destructive Testing Nod for Falcons
The authorization allows it to conduct a wide range of tests on the full line of Falcon aircraft.
Avionics
Duncan Performs Its First Piaggio ADS-B Upgrade
The process involves an upgrade to the Rockwell Collins TDR-94D, but keeps the existing Pro LIne 21 avionics equipment intact
Aircraft
China Airlines Hopes To Strengthen MRO with Boeing Pact
Growing Asia-Pacific market a target, but China remains effectively off limits
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Extends Wi-Fi STC Coverage to Citations
The Citations join Learjets, Phenoms, TMBs and and Hawkers and Beechcraft aircraft on the STC.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent's eABS Wins FAA Nod for King Air B200 Series
eABS reduces the risk of flat-spotting or blowing tires and allows aggressive braking as an alternative to the use of reverse thrust.
Maintenance and Modifications
Netherlands MRO Adds to Maintenance Authorizations
JetSupport BV has expanded the scope of its maintenance to include the Dassault Falcon 2000 and the Cessna CJ3 and CJ4.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace UK To Offer CAMO Services
The Global MRO provider has received Part M approval from the UK's CAA to expand its business aircraft support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Adds Price Quotes to Web Portal Functionality
Customers of the Nebraska-based MRO can now review and approve sales quotes online, streamlining the process.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Eyes Vector Aerospace Acquisition
The acquisition would create a company that employs more than 5,000 workers across nearly four dozen locations globally.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing’s Dedicated Services Division Ready to Launch
Global Services to cover government, space and commercial customers
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Appoints SIAE Philippines as E-Jet Service Center
Brazilian airframer sees big demand for maintenance services from Asian E-Jet operators
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Joins Forces with Contact Aviation on Avionics
The collaboration will bolster Baker's offerings at its Addison, Texas maintenance facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Arkansas MRO the Latest To Join Advent's eABS Network
Specializing in King Air maintenance, Hampton Aviation at Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport will now sell and install Advent's new anti-skid brakes.
Airlines
Russia’s Engineering Holding Enters MRO Market for E170
S7 Engineering and Sibir Technics subsidiaries to maintain S7 Airlines’ Embraer fleet
Avionics
Duncan's Vegas Avionics Shop Gets Mexico DGAC Nod
The approval, good for two years, will allow the facility to service Mexican-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nextant Rolls Out Incremental 400XTi Conversion
Rather than taking on the full conversion at one time, Nextant Aerospace is now offering a step-by-step process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Donaldson Displays 3 New Cabin Filters
Product ready for 737/757, 777, A330
Aircraft
Airbus Launches New MRO Network
Alliance starts with six members, said European airframer during the launch of the new network at the 2017 Paris Air Show.
Engines
AFI KLM E&M Joints Rolls-Royce CareNetwork
MRO announced at the Paris Air Show that it has joined the British engine manufaturer's aftermarket network.
Aircraft
Bedek, Mexicana To Open 767 Conversion Site
Mexico City facility needed to meet demand, Bedek says.
Maintenance and Modifications
Satair Targets Single-aisle Market for Laser Protection Product
A320 seen as initial platform.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gill Battery OK'd for Airbus EC135/145 Helicopters
The manufacturer received an FAA PMA for its new 7000 Series Lead-Acid Battery.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cathay Pacific to Use Honeywell's Aircraft Maintenance Program
GoDirect Connected Maintenance predicts when mechanical parts need to be fixed or replaced.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck's Swept-blade Props Earn Another STC
Argentina becomes the 37th country to grant approval for the Seattle-based company's advanced design propellers for the King Air B300 series
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall Named as Preferred CFM56-7B Parts Provider
The deal betweent GE Aviation and the Boeing subsidiary will help support the more than 150 BBJ operators worldwide.
Avionics
Canada Validates Sikorsky CRT Display Replacement STC
The STC approval for DAC International involves the form fit replacement of aging Honeywell ED-800 units with the Esterline CMA-6800 in the S-76B/C.
Aircraft
Lord Says European Growth Strategy is Working
The U.S. company is continuing its path to become more active in the European aerospace supply chain.
