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
Aviation Maintenance Sector Chases Technology Reboot
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firms see digitalization as a path to improved safety and efficiency
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Maintenance and Modifications
Bain Forecasts MRO Pain
Increased productivity, capacity and M&A seen as solutions
Maintenance and Modifications
Mammoth Freighter Launches First 777-200LR Conversion in UK
Full certification of the 777-200LRMF expected later this year
Engines
GE Aerospace Boosts Global MRO Capacity
Investments support growing demand for CFM Leap engines
Engines
New U.S. Air Force Ops Platform Will Get Upgraded Engines
GE Aerospace Defense & Systems is pursuing new opportunities for its engines in military applications
Engines
SR Technics Inducts First Pratt & Whitney GTF Engine
P&W expands MRO capacity for Geared Turbofan engines
Engines
GE Aerospace Expands Scope of Artificial Intelligence Support
AI enhances engine inspection processes and predictive maintenance
Environment
Chasing Net Zero Carbon, Aerospace Manufacturing Gets Greener
Energy, water, and waste reduction processes have become part of the industry’s operations
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Expands TFE Engine Support with Gama Aviation
Gama's Bournemouth facility in the UK will support aircraft operators across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Environment
Dovetail Unveils Hydrogen-electric Propulsion System
The first powertrain has been tested with ground runs conducted in Spain
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Installs 3,000 Solar Panels on London Service Center
The solar panels will provide nearly one-third of the site's energy
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker 4000 Gets FANS/CPDLC Upgrade Nod
Textron Aviation will install the FANS 1/A+ and PM-CPDLC upgrade at certain of its domestic service facilities
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Opens $150M Service Center Expansion at KSAV
New maintenance facility allows Gulfstream to work on 26 more aircraft at a time
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Signs Up for TrustFlight's Centrik 5 Software
The French manufacturer's MRO business will use the software to improve efficiency
Maintenance and Modifications
Textron Aviation Relocates Alaska Parts Stockroom
Company expects the move to aid accessibility and efficiency of parts distribution in the region
Maintenance and Modifications
Trimec Adds Falcon 7X and 8X to MRO Capabilities
New capacity follows receipt of STC for Universal Avionics InSight-equipped Falcon 2000 and 2000EX
Maintenance and Modifications
Elevate MRO Opens Denver Maintenance Base
Expansion includes staffing increase, service boost
Maintenance and Modifications
Avcon Wins STC for Caravan Camera Port Installation
Mod provides about 80 cubic feet of additional space in the fuselage-mounted pod
Maintenance and Modifications
Metro Aviation MRO Provider Creates Fixed-wing Division
New division holds its own FAA Part 145 certificate
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Finds Creative Ways to Improve Jet Interior Maintenance and Overhaul Time
Redesigning the seats helps reduce downtime during overhaul and future maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Improves Service by Minimizing Tech Turnover
The Dallas-based maintenance shop has become a desirable workplace
Maintenance and Modifications
AIN Roundtable—Laying the Groundwork for Maintenance Demand
Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Maintenance and Modifications
ACI Jet Details Plans for Faster MRO Quotes
The Bombardier service facility invests in tools and resources to ensure timely and accurate service estimates
Maintenance and Modifications
Heritage Aviation Gains Authorization as a Garmin Service Center
This development allows Heritage Aviation to offer a wider range of service and support activities from Garmin
Maintenance and Modifications
Comlux Malta Wins EASA Part 145 Certification
MRO can now provide line maintenance services for EASA-registered Airbus A320s and A220s
Aircraft
Leonardo To Assemble AW609 at Grottaglie Facility
The company is suspending production of airliner fuselages for Boeing for four months
Maintenance and Modifications
GPMS Adds Two More Airbus Models to Foresight HUMS STCs
GPMS' Foresight HUMS is now certified on five different Airbus models
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Cabin Interior and Electronics
Bombardier, F/List Open Biggin Hill Interiors Showroom
The Material Lounge is part of Bombardier's UK aircraft service center
Maintenance and Modifications
MD Helicopters Adds Texas Authorized Service Center
MD is further expanding its service center network
