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
Textron Aviation Goes Big Down Under
The airframer is upgrading its service network in Australia with expanded, modernized facilities
Rotorcraft
Metro Delivers AStar Helo to Texas Game Wardens
Helicopter will fly law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and aerial firefighting missions
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet South Africa On Pace for Record Airframe Checks
The Dassault Aviation subsidiary previously set an annual record of seven aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI MRO Services Recognized as Leonardo Service Center
Helicopter maker adds the MRO provider to its global network of maintenance centers
Safety
Honeywell Aims To Improve Runway Safety with Surf-A
Surf-A warns of runway incursions by aircraft, as well as excursions, and wrong-surface events
Maintenance and Modifications
Skyservice To Add Capacity for Gogo Avance Installations
The Gogo-authorized dealer has established a program to create a center of excellence for LTE upgrades
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Launches Propeller Core Purchase Program
The plan reduces overhaul lead times and more buying options of spare parts
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Moves To Evolve Management Structure
Chairman Jim Rankin cedes CEO duties to Stephen Maiden
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Maintenance and Modifications
MD Helicopters Signs First UK Service Center
Skytech Helicopters has been maintaining MD rotorcraft for more than 20 years
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce Expands Business Aviation Services Network
Engine maker adds Airline Support Baltic to its network of authorized service centers
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Resumes Western Migration with Mayo MRO Acquisition
Mayo boosts Rocky Mountain presence
Maintenance and Modifications
Busy Times for AMAC Aerospace
Wide-body work at the Basel facility typically sees five or so heavy business jets being worked on
Maintenance and Modifications
VIP Bizliner Specialist Citadel Completions Expands Workspace
Company is leasing an additional 10,000-sq-ft faclity, freeing up another work bay
Maintenance and Modifications
Wingform and MRO Insider Partner on Pre-buy Inspections
The collaboration aims to help brokers improve efficiency and lower costs
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI's Support for Business Aviation Keeps Growing
The company has been in business for 35 years and has added new services in recent years
Avionics
EASA Clears ProLine Fusion Avionics for Citation CJs
European-registered aircraft can now be fitted with the Collins avionics suite
Cabin Interior and Electronics
LHT Scales Nice Cabin Tech for Aircraft, Including eVTOLs
New version of cabin management and IFE platform will be available in 2025
FBOs
Gama Aviation Reignites Sharjah FBO/MRO Project
The completion of a new 36,000-sq-m ramp marks a milestone in the development
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Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst Authorized for HTF7000 Nacelle Work
Honeywell turbofan engine powers several super-midsize business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Drones Approved for Jet Aviation’s Aircraft Inspection
Using drones and AI can improve inspection efficiency and reduce aircraft downtime
Maintenance and Modifications
Ametek MRO Builds Out Component Repair Facilities in Europe
AEM and Antavia each have added component capabilities in preparation for increased MRO demand in Europe
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Launches Aircraft Fuel Tank Sanitization Service
Steam cleaning and vacuuming remove the need for harmful biocides
Regulations and Government
Dassault Aviation Opens Catarina Service Center
The 40,000-sq-ft facility can simultaneously house five Falcon business jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Secures STC for Ka-band Terminal for Gulfstream G650
The system doubles the data capacity of existing GX satellites
Maintenance and Modifications
Nomad Technics Completes C-check on Head of State ACJ320
Scheduled inspection included examination of primary and secondary structures
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Expanding Global Falcon Support with New Facilities
Dassault’s Proven Service Support Strategy Evolves Further
Maintenance and Modifications
Appalachian Aero Group Secures Part 145 Approval
AAG reaps benefits of perseverance following a two-year certification process
Aircraft
Eve and Joby Sign eVTOL Aircraft Agreements in Saudi Arabia
Mukamalah Aviation plans to add Joby's eVTOL aircraft to its fleet
Maintenance and Modifications
Completions and Refurb Specialists Maximize Aircraft Values
Companies meet customer needs despite rising costs and supply chain challenges
Maintenance and Modifications
Million Air Dallas Introduces Aircraft Maintenance Oversight Plans
Operators can choose between two levels of supervision
