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.
West Star Aviation has hired A&P technicians after their completion of an FAA on-the-job training apprentice program offered by the MRO provider.
CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.
Pro Star Aviation in New Hampshire has a number of efforts underway to expand its maintenance and STC capabilities.
The STC was awarded following the installation and testing of SmartSky Network's hardware on a flyExclusive Citation X.
Bluetail is recruiting A&Ps from across the U.S. to perform mobile scanning of business aircraft records.
Precision Aviation Group's acquisition of PTB Group will expand its markets in turboprop engines as well as supply chain services.
Flexjet has unveiled a bespoke interior and paint livery on one of its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters based on the Bentley Bacalar luxury automobile.
ACI Jet started with a tiny building and has grown into a multi-location FBO, charter/management, and maintenance provider.
The A321 cargo conversion project is an extension of a partnership between National Institute for Aviation Research and Erickson Precision Ventures.
AAR guarantees employment for students who graduate in good standing.
