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
Bell 505 Gains Autopilot, Aux Fuel Approvals
EASA approves installation of GFC 600H autopilot
Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft To Partner in Establishing Saudi Helo MRO
The Part 145 repair station will be established at MRO Village in Jeddah
Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Propeller Service Center Doubles Warranty Length
Agreement also Increases product exchange inventory
Avionics
Black Hawk Lima To Fly with Genesys Avionics
Modernized Black Hawk UH-60Ls increase mission effectiveness
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
Avionics
Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64
Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes
Maintenance and Modifications
Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval
The straps already had STC approval from the FAA
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup
Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Reaping Benefits of AI
Company makes use of proprietary algorithms for maintenance among other activities
Airports
Clark Airport Offers Space and Skills to Aviation Tenants
Real estate group Berthaphil is seeking to draw new companies to Clark Freeport
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Electrical to Open New Singapore Support Facility
The French aerospace group signed an agreement with Singapore Economic Development Board
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Engineering Extends Honeywell Partnership
ST supports a wide range of Honeywell components
Environment
Nandina REM Makes Advances in Aviation Circularity
The company's technology offers a new opportunity for decommissioned aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
P&W Seeing MRO Benefits from Singapore Technology Accelerator
STA has spurred some 30 innovations to improve MRO processes
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Gains CAAC Nod for RB211-535 Support
Chinese operators collectively operate 70 Boeing 757s, representing about 20 percent of the in-service RB211-535 fleet.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Comlux Delivers Second Completed ACJ TwoTwenty Bizjet
The second ACj is part of an order for 15 that will be completed at Comlux
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Opens Embraer Bizjet Service Center in Perth
The facility supplements the maintenance provider's facilities in Sydney and Melbourne
Maintenance and Modifications
SIA Engineering Seeks Support Partnership With Thales
The Singapore Airlines subsidiary signed an agreement with the European aerospace group
Maintenance and Modifications
SAESL Plans $180 Million Expansion
Expansion will boost the engine MRO provider's capacity by 40 percent
Maintenance and Modifications
LTP Completes First 12-Year A380 Overhaul
A second 12-year A380 check is underway at LTP's Manila facility
Airlines
Scoot and Embraer Sign Spare Parts Inventory Management Deal
Scoot is the first ECIP customer in the Asia-Pacific region
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Expands Cost-Per-Hour Program to Defense Business
Bombardier continues to build on its special mission portfolio
Avionics
Elliott Launches Citation XL/XLS Refurb with G5000 Upgrade
The XL/XLS Excellence Program offers new avionics, paint, and interior
Engines
Pratt & Whitney Expands Singapore Activities
Expansion allows for an increase in GTF and PT6C MRO capacity
Maintenance and Modifications
Strong Maintenance Providers Bring Structure to Asian Carriers
Large independent maintenance, repair and overhaul groups stand to benefit from region’s risk aversion
Aircraft
Asian Buyers Gain Access to Certified Pre-owned HondaJets
The light jets undergo rigorous maintenance and inspection to give customers peace of mind
Airports
New Pavilion Aims to Raise Philippines' Aviation Profile
Clark International Airport offers plenty of space for aviation companies to grow
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Haite, CBM Sign Beijing Capital MRO Agreement
ExecuJet Haite recently signed a cooperative agreement with CBM for services at Daxing airport
Engines
Emergency AD Cites New P&WC PT6 Power Turbine Blades
The AD requires removal of affected blades before further flight
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan
Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
