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
ExecuJet Middle East Adds Embraer Legacy Mx Approval
Provider's list of civil aviation MRO approvals has reached 18
Avionics
Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2
Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets
Maintenance and Modifications
Colorado MRO Moves to Seven-day Workweek
The company acquired its Centennial Airport facility in March
Maintenance and Modifications
FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract
Contract has potential value of up to $100 million
Avionics
Thomas Global STCs Replacement for Pro Line 4 CRTs
Upgrade covers Challenger 604, G100/G200, Falcon 2000/2000EX/50EX, Saab 2000, and CRJs
Maintenance and Modifications
Draft AC To Update Genav Mx Recordkeeping Requirements
FAA provided an extension in the comment period
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC To Expand Turkish MRO at Bodrum Airport
Enlarged hangars, offices, workshop, and apron should be operational in 2026
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star's Academy Graduates First Class
West Star Aviation Academy has already inducted its second class
Rotorcraft
Petroleum Air Expands Leonardo Helo Mx Capabilities
Egypt-based company is expanding in the Red Sea and Mediterranean
Rotorcraft
Robinson Doubles Service Life on a Dozen R66 Helo Parts
Life extension will lower R66 helicopter operating costs by 6%
Maintenance and Modifications
New Ontic Investors Added, CVC Renews Investment
Plans call for continued growth to support OEMs' non-core aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
KCAC Aviation Starts Build on New Hangar in Kansas
The project will double the company's maintenance capacity at KOJC
Airports
Ampaire Relocates Headquarters to Long Beach Airport
Expanded facility supports Ampaire's growing electric aviation ambitions
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Cuts Ribbon on Major Illinois Facility Expansion
Increase will bring the company to 545,000 sq ft of facilities at East Alton
Maintenance and Modifications
Aero-Dienst, TES Partner on Honeywell Support
Texan and German maintenance, repair, and overhaul specialists join forces
Maintenance and Modifications
Beijing's Daxing Airport Gets New Bizjet MRO Center
MRO provider has partnered with Capital Airport FBO group
Maintenance and Modifications
Laying the Groundwork for Aviation's Maintenance Demand – AIN Roundtable
Industry leaders discuss how to prepare for capacity limitations and for the future of the maintenance sector
Accidents
Indian Investigators Probe Causes of AW139 Helo Crash
Twin-engined rotorcraft had just undergone C check during maintenance visit
Maintenance and Modifications
Alpha Wingman Adds West Star Aviation to Network
The platform eliminates ghost inventory
Maintenance and Modifications
Jackson Jet Authorized for Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet
Williams approval clears Jackson for Vision Jet work
Maintenance and Modifications
Bristow Ireland Gets Part 145 Mx Station Approval
MRO will support Bristow's search-and-rescue contract
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Holding Helicopter Mx Classes Next Month
Courses includes hands-on training with special tools
Maintenance and Modifications
Quiet Technology Delivers 500th Inlet Cowl Upgrade
Carbon-fiber barrels for HTF7000- and PW300-series engines eliminate corrosion issues
Airports
Dubai South Sees 7% Surge in Bizjet Movements in 1H24
The airport saw more than 16,650 bizjet movements last year
Maintenance and Modifications
Honda Aircraft Updates HondaJet Maintenance Program
More efficient maintenance scheme will increase aircraft availability
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Goes Greener
The company has moved to Tier 2 status under NATA's Green Aviation Business Standard
Rotorcraft
Unither Bioelectronics Plans Hydrogen-powered Helicopters
Hydrogen fuel cells could power organ delivery flights
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Taps Vocus SMS for Safety 24/7 Program
Software helps align company's safety management system with FAA and ICAO guidelines
Maintenance and Modifications
Vance Street Capital Buys Aircraft Brake Maker APS
Acquisition moves VS Aviation into the PC-12 PMA brake market
