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.
Rheinland Air Service expects hangar construction to be complete in summer 2022.
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a new Support-By-Hour (SBH) contract with the German federal police.
AMAC Aerospace's newest hangar opened this month after 12 months of construction.
Gulf Avionics has relocated to Kerrville/Kerr County Airport
West Star Aviation aims to reduce aircraft maintenance turn times by double-digit percentages with expanded second shifts.
Aviation service centers and operators are expected to benefit from more integration and mobility capabilities with Corridor software enhancements.
3D printers could be deployed in the field to manufacture spare parts rather than rely on a sizeable spares pack or time-consuming deliveries.
Long-time aircraft sales, parts, and maintenance provider Des Moines Flying Service last week opened its new facility at Des Moines International Airport.
GPMS has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its Foresight MX health monitoring system on the Bell 212/412.
Duncan Aviation and Elliott Aviation join other MRO providers in offering the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion avionics upgrade for the Challenger 604.
