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
Bizav MRO Veteran Skip Madsen Passes Away
Madsen held senior level posts with several large business aviation organizations, including Signature, TechnicAir, Landmark, Jet Aviation and Duncan.
Aircraft
ST Aero San Antonio Lands Air Canada 787 Heavy Checks
MRO provider first in Americas to perform 787 scheduled airframe checks.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Lands Role on BLADE
The Clean Sky initiative’s Airbus A340 testbed will feature test equipment wingtip pods with high-quality optical windows from PPG.
Aircraft
Singapore Center Part Of New Parker Support Focus
Supplier moves to boost aftermarket presence.
Maintenance and Modifications
EFW, DHL Ink More Pax-to-Freighter Conversions
Delivery service orders four firm and ten optional A330-300P2Fs, in addition to the four ordered last year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics To Add Third Toulouse Paint Shop
Added capacity will help company broaden customer base.
Maintenance and Modifications
IAI's Bedek Ready to Expand Freighter Conversion Options
IAI's Bedek division is working on supplemental type certificates to convert Boeing 737-700s and -800s into freighters.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE's Digital Initiative Is Driving Uncertainty Out of Operations
GE and partners are finding new ways to harvest so-called Big Data to improve the efficiency of customer operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airborne Technologies Offers Airbus Helicopter Upgrades
The upgrades include a tactical workstation, video-stabilizing unit, hardware for a Wescam gimbal and searchlight and more.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics Modifying French Navy Falcon 50s
The Sabena mod program involves cutting a hatch into the the Falcon 50's fuselage to allow dropping a rescue boat.
Maintenance and Modifications
Derco and StandardAero Team on F-16 Engine Repairs
Distribution deals for GDS C-130 seats, Lord products for military platforms also announced by US MRO
Maintenance and Modifications
Aerostar Close to Opening Iași Airport Facility
The company is close to closing a deal to open a four-bay MRO hangar for Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737 classic and new generation overhauls.
Maintenance and Modifications
Advent Receives EASA Nod on eABS Braking System
The Oklahoma systems integrator expects to add Canada and Australia to its list of approvals shortly.
Maintenance and Modifications
Abu Dhabi MRO Now Pilatus Service Center
Falcon Aviation has established a PC-12 support location at its Al Bateen Executive Airport facility, to provide line and base maintenance and AOG service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ruag Completes First Heavy Check on Dassault 7X
Completed on time and on budget, the job was complicated by two other major Falcon maintenance jobs taking place at the same time.
Maintenance and Modifications
IS&S Earns STC for PC-12 Autothrottle
The Non-FADEC system offers automatic power settings and protection from over torque and over temperture situations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation To Expand Its Bizliner Capabilities in Basel
The MRO is set to embark on a major hangar development project that will enhance its wide-body maintenance, refurbishment and completions services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Expands P&WC Parts Production Portfolio
The acquisition involves approximately 80 additional parts, bringing the number of total parts for the JT15D engine that Ontic supports close to 300.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Insights: Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul—a Sector in Upgrade Mode
Business aviation depends on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers for safe and reliable operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
GDC Completes Ka-Band Install on Executive 787
Work on a second installation is under way and a third installation on an ACJ319 is scheduled for this quarter.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics joins Airbus Corporate Jets Service Network
Sabena Technic joins an authorized ACJ service center network that includes other MRO facilities in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
F/List Expands Capabilities Through Acquisitions
F/List Germany offers a variety of cabin cleaning and refurbishment services, as well as IFE and CMS upgrades.
Engines
Rolls-Royce Buttresses CorporateCare Service Network
The Rolls-Royce worldwide authorized service center roster now numbers 72.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Signs APU Support Deal with Hainan Airlines
By using connectivity, Honeywell's GoDirect Maintenance Service program reduces maintenance downtime.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Amac Aerospace Showcases BBJ, ACJ Flagship Projects
Basel-based Amac Aerospace also announced new seats, MRO projects, and JetWave STC availability.
Charter & Fractional
Gama Aviation Eyes Single-Engine Growth Potential
Farnborough-based company continues to grow, especially in the U.S., while in Europe it is eyeing single-engine turboprop business.
Charter & Fractional
DC Aviation Expands Fleet, Capabilities, Reach
The German company is being recognised at EBACE 2017 for flying 100,000 safe flying hours.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Executive Jets Expands Service in Russia
Embraer appointed Moscow-based JF Service as its new authorized service center for Legacy 450s and 500s in Russia.
Charter & Fractional
Jet Aviation Makes 'Strong Start' to 2017
At EBACE 2017, Jet Aviation is celebrating the company's 50th anniversary as it embarks on its new "One Jet" initiative.
