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.

Manufacturing line with workers at Vita Inclinata
May 18, 2022 - 9:58 AM
Vita systems has quadrupled its manufacturing lines and integrated new technologies to ramp up production in order to meet global demand for products.
StandardAero maintenance technician at work on aircraft engine fan blades
May 18, 2022 - 9:50 AM
EB Airfoils acquisition will give StandardAero increased capability in blades, vanes, and other cold section component services.
Aero Dienst hangar
May 18, 2022 - 5:03 AM
Germany’s Aero-Dienst celebrates its new maintenance facility opening in Germany and strong charter demand.
Gulfstream St. Louis site illuminated at dusk with Gulfstream jet parked on the ramp outside
May 17, 2022 - 11:16 AM
Gulfstream Aerospace's St. Louis Service Center expansion calls for the hiring of more completions staff.
May 16, 2022 - 12:45 PM
Gulfstream has issued maintenance and operations letters regarding ground spoiler checks as a result of a December 2021 fatal crash of a GIV-SP.
HondaJet outside Signature TechnicAir hangar
May 12, 2022 - 11:23 AM
Signature TechnicAir’s line maintenance and mobile service units based at four other London-area airports also will provide HondaJet support.
May 11, 2022 - 12:54 PM
Marsh Brothers Aviation inks distribution agreement with Aviation Parts Services in Germany.
Blackhawk PC-12 engine upgrade
May 11, 2022 - 12:05 PM
Blackhawk Aerospace's XP67P Engine+ Upgrade program for the Pilatus PC-12 is expected to provide the turboprop single more power and efficiency.
May 11, 2022 - 11:41 AM
The C&L Engine Solutions acquisition will support operators of the Bombardier Challenger 604, 605, and 850 as well as CRJ200 regional jets.
The first ATR 42-600S takes off from Francazal Airport in Cugnaux, France, on May 11, 2022.
May 11, 2022 - 11:28 AM
Following its May 11 first flight, the new 30- to 50-seat STOL aircraft will now enter a phase of ground and flight testing.