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.
Clay Lacy Aviation has completed its 10th installation of Garmin’s G1000 NXi fully integrated flight deck upgrade on an Embraer Phenom 100.
Decatur, Texas-based AeroBrigham delivered nine airframe completions and reconfigurations in the first half and has many more on the books this year.
Recently acquired paint specialist Aviation Exteriors Louisiana is adding maintenance and conversions through an expansion project of its facilities.
Seeing growing business in the Aurora, Oregon area, Duncan Aviation added a fixed satellite base there to provide avionics support.
Cirrus Aircraft recently opened an expanded aircraft paint and finish facility at its Duluth, Minnesota headquarters.
Honda Aircraft has appointed four companies in the U.S., UK, and Malaysia as authorized service centers.
Hartzell Propeller is celebrating its 50th year in business and showcasing new propeller products on display at EAA AirVenture.
UK-based MRO Farsound Aviation is using a creative concept to draw attendee interest at the Farnborough Airshow.
Pilatus Aircraft opened a new paint facility at its U.S. completions center in Colorado to keep pace with rising demand for PC-24s and PC-12 NGXs.
Willis Aviation Services has begun planning for investment in the UK airport, located in Northeastern England, and expects to create 200 jobs.
