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.

Latest

AMAC Adds Maintenance Capacity with JCB Facility in France

The group's cabin interiors specialist has dedicated a hangar to MRO work

October 9, 2024

JCB Aero maintenance facility in Auch, France

InLine Aviation Launches Maintenance Subscription Plan

UpAssist program includes a block of prepaid aircraft maintenance hours

Maintenance and Modifications

October 7, 2024

business jet on ramp receiving maintenance

Lufthansa Technik's U.S. Engine Services Unit Rebrands

Tulsa-based company is now trading as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services

Maintenance and Modifications

October 7, 2024

French Aircraft Painter Satys To Expand U.S. Footprint

The company will add paint hangars in Delaware, Florida, and North Carolina

Maintenance and Modifications

October 3, 2024

Videos

Welcome to Duncan Aviation

Maintenance and Modifications

April 3, 2023

Bombardier’s Growing Worldwide Footprint

Maintenance and Modifications

March 6, 2023

Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings

Maintenance and Modifications

November 3, 2022

Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability

Maintenance and Modifications

October 17, 2022

Duncan Starts Construction on P&WC Engine Facility

The new facility at the MRO's Lincoln, Nebraska site will open in 2026

Maintenance and Modifications

October 2, 2024

Ground breaking on new PWC DOF at Duncan Aviation's Lincoln, Nebraska facility

West Star To Add Hangar at Colorado Maintenance Base

Project will entail an additional 109,000 sq ft of hangar and ramp space

Maintenance and Modifications

October 2, 2024

West Star Aviation CEO Stephen Maiden (Photo: West Star Aviation)

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Engines

Readers rate business aviation engine OEMs' aftermarket support

Engines

October 1, 2024

Fargo Jet Center Debuts Major Expansion at KFAR

The $25 million development added more than 100,000 sq ft of hangar and office space

FBOs

September 27, 2024

New hangar/office complex at Fargo Jet Center

Duncan To Add Paint Hangar in Lincoln

The 32,500-sq-ft facility will build in flexibility for large and 'drop-in' paint jobs alike

Maintenance and Modifications

September 25, 2024

Duncan Aviation's depiction of its 32,000-sq-ft paint facility to open in 2026 (Image: Duncan Aviation)

Blackhawk's Broomfield MRO Gains FAA Part 145 Approval

Facility can provide full-service maintenance for Beechcraft King Airs

Maintenance and Modifications

September 25, 2024

Blackhawk Performance Center in Broomfield, Colorado

FAA Interpretation Disallows Remote Mx Supervision

Letter further claims that non-licensed techs must be watched 100% of the time

Maintenance and Modifications

September 24, 2024

Empire Aviation USA Adds Mx Hangar at Teterboro

Expansion at Signature West at Teterboro builds on its presence in the Northeast

Maintenance and Modifications

September 23, 2024

Empire Aviation USA (Photo: Empire Aviation USA)

Schweizer Grants MRO Authorization to Italy’s Elicuneo

Boglietto-based helicopter service provider operates its own fleet of Schweizer 300 helicopters

Maintenance and Modifications

September 23, 2024

(L-R) Elicuneo CEO Mauro Marino, Chief Flight Instructor Francesco Piazzolla, and Technical Manager William Silvani at Elicuneo's Boglietto helipad

Yingling Aviation Expands Through Purchase of Rival

The move consolidates Yingling's position in Wichita

Maintenance and Modifications

September 19, 2024

First Aviation Services Acquires Saint Technologies

Saint Technologies manufactures RealLock washer system

Maintenance and Modifications

September 19, 2024

Sikorsky Certifies S-92 Main Gearbox Life Extension

LifePlus methodology enables extended life for certain components

Rotorcraft

September 19, 2024

ExecuJet Middle East Adds Embraer Legacy Mx Approval

Provider's list of civil aviation MRO approvals has reached 18

Maintenance and Modifications

September 18, 2024

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets

Avionics

September 17, 2024

Garmin G5000 upgrade for Citation XLS+ and XLS Gen2 business jets

Colorado MRO Moves to Seven-day Workweek

The company acquired its Centennial Airport facility in March

Maintenance and Modifications

September 17, 2024

Stevens Aerospace technician working on airplane

FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract

Contract has potential value of up to $100 million

Maintenance and Modifications

September 16, 2024

Maintenance and Modifications

Latest

AMAC Adds Maintenance Capacity with JCB Facility in France

The group's cabin interiors specialist has dedicated a hangar to MRO work

InLine Aviation Launches Maintenance Subscription Plan

UpAssist program includes a block of prepaid aircraft maintenance hours

Lufthansa Technik's U.S. Engine Services Unit Rebrands

Tulsa-based company is now trading as Lufthansa Technik Engine Services

French Aircraft Painter Satys To Expand U.S. Footprint

The company will add paint hangars in Delaware, Florida, and North Carolina

Videos

Welcome to Duncan Aviation

Welcome to Duncan Aviation

Bombardier’s Growing Worldwide Footprint

Bombardier’s Growing Worldwide Footprint

Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings

Try the Aircraft Color Visualizer Tool from Sherwin Williams Aerospace Coatings

Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability

Rising Demand For Gulfstream Business Jets Prompts Investment In Maintenance Capability

More Articles

Duncan Starts Construction on P&WC Engine Facility

The new facility at the MRO's Lincoln, Nebraska site will open in 2026

West Star To Add Hangar at Colorado Maintenance Base

Project will entail an additional 109,000 sq ft of hangar and ramp space

AIN Product Support Survey 2024: Engines

Readers rate business aviation engine OEMs' aftermarket support

Fargo Jet Center Debuts Major Expansion at KFAR

The $25 million development added more than 100,000 sq ft of hangar and office space

Duncan To Add Paint Hangar in Lincoln

The 32,500-sq-ft facility will build in flexibility for large and 'drop-in' paint jobs alike

Blackhawk's Broomfield MRO Gains FAA Part 145 Approval

Facility can provide full-service maintenance for Beechcraft King Airs

FAA Interpretation Disallows Remote Mx Supervision

Letter further claims that non-licensed techs must be watched 100% of the time

Empire Aviation USA Adds Mx Hangar at Teterboro

Expansion at Signature West at Teterboro builds on its presence in the Northeast

Schweizer Grants MRO Authorization to Italy’s Elicuneo

Boglietto-based helicopter service provider operates its own fleet of Schweizer 300 helicopters

Yingling Aviation Expands Through Purchase of Rival

The move consolidates Yingling's position in Wichita

First Aviation Services Acquires Saint Technologies

Saint Technologies manufactures RealLock washer system

Sikorsky Certifies S-92 Main Gearbox Life Extension

LifePlus methodology enables extended life for certain components

ExecuJet Middle East Adds Embraer Legacy Mx Approval

Provider's list of civil aviation MRO approvals has reached 18

Garmin G5000 Certified in Citation XLS+/XLS Gen2

Eligible fleet for this upgrade now exceeds 1,000 jets

Colorado MRO Moves to Seven-day Workweek

The company acquired its Centennial Airport facility in March

FBI Seeks Bids for Aircraft Mx Support Contract

Contract has potential value of up to $100 million

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