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
OEM Launches New MLG Repair Process for Citation Excels
Solution reduces downtime and costs
Rotorcraft
Australian Fire Service Selects GPMS Foresight HUMS
Fleet of Black Hawk helicopters is being equipped with health and usage monitoring systems
Maintenance and Modifications
Nextant Develops Kits for Starlink Installs on Globals
Kits are certified for the Bombardier Global Express, XRS, 6000, 6500, and 7500
Charter & Fractional
Surf Air Mobility Introduces Software for Electric Aircraft
Surf Air Technologies subsidiary will develop "SurfOS" software
Maintenance and Modifications
Prime Appearance Acquires Elite Aero Services
Deal expands market for the aircraft detailing company
Rotorcraft
Rotortrade Earns Approval for EC120, H125 Helo Mx
Company is adding more helicopter types to its Part 145 certificate
Regulations and Government
NATA Webinar To Guide on Obtaining Part 135/145 Nod
Webinar is aimed for organizations seeking a new certificate or expanding an existing one
Maintenance and Modifications
Jets MRO Moving into New Dallas Digs
Dallas Executive Airport is a growing alternative to other Dallas airports
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Completes First CJ2 Garmin Upgrade
Replacing the original avionics reduced empty weight of the jet by 160 pounds
Charter & Fractional
Southern Star Buys Funian Aviation from Metrojet Haite
The Shenzhen, China-based operator offers aircraft management and private charter flights
Maintenance and Modifications
LAPD Selects Airwolf Li-ion Batteries for Airbus H125s
Batteries provide better performance and longer life
Rotorcraft
FAA Issues STC for Helitak Fire Tank on Sikorsky S-92A
The 5,000-liter tank is easily removable and didn't require any structural changes to the airframe
Safety
Million Air Dallas Launches Aviation Safety Action Program
Effort elevates safety culture at the business aircraft services company
Maintenance and Modifications
Skyservice Launches Aircraft Recycling Business
Company will offer flexible options to owners of retired aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications
Metro Gulf To Furnish Latest Texas DPS Caravan
Texas DPS operates a fleet of 25 aircraft and is a longtime customer for Metro Aviation
Maintenance and Modifications
Gogo, Duncan Collaborate on Learjet 5G Connectivity
Gogo 5G to deliver more speed, capacity, live experiences, and the ability to connect more devices in North American operations
Maintenance and Modifications
AIN Product Support Survey 2024 - Aircraft
Bombardier rises to the top of product support rankings
Maintenance and Modifications
Polymer Flap Roller Bearing for King Airs Gets Transport Canada Nod
Grease-free bearing lasts longer and reduces wear and tear on flap tracks
Maintenance and Modifications
Piper Aircraft Extends Boeing's Role as Parts Supplier
Boeing Distribution, which formerly traded as Aviall, has run Piper's parts distribution network since 2010
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce, JSX Sign $300M Engine Services Agreement
Deal covers 162 AE3007A engines
Aircraft
Gama Buys King Airs for Scottish Air Ambulance Service
Three modified King Air 350Cs will have a cargo door for boarding patients
Aircraft
Harbour Air Electric Beavers Draw Oshkosh Crowds
Electric power turns the de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver into a sleek, modern-looking airplane
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectrum Aeromed Earns FAA Nod for Kodiak Medical Package
The approval allows the utility turboprop to act as an air ambulance
Maintenance and Modifications
Freebird Airlines Becomes RTX's First Ascentia Customer in Turkey
Ascentia software platform provides predictive maintenance solutions
Maintenance and Modifications
Lockheed Martin and Lufthansa Technik Grow Cooperation
Sustainment and logistics solutions on a global basis are the main potential areas for collaboration
Maintenance and Modifications
Fargo Jet Center, Stellar Blu Partner on ISR Comms
The companies are testing Sidewinder for special mission applications
Engines
ITP Aero Reaps Growth From New Engine Platform Roles
Former Rolls-Royce engines and components subsidiary expands its horizons
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik to Perform Boeing 787 Cabin Modifications
Deal expands on Boeing's own modification capacity, offering more choice to customers
Engines
Tata Applies AI and Quantum Computing to Crack Tough Aerospace Challenges
India-based group expands its work with Rolls-Royce on hydrogen fuel systems
Maintenance and Modifications
ITP Extends MRO Contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada
Agreement solidifies ITP Aero's focus on expanding its presence in the civil MRO market
