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.
RUAG Oberpfaffenhofen’s new paint and drying shop is now operational.
The proposed 500,000 square-foot facility at Opa Locka will include hangars, offices, a hotel, and support buildings.
From Learjet 75s to Global 7500s, Bombardier's range of business jets stand as candidates for special mission conversion.
Following the recent receipt of Part 145 approval, the company next plans to obtain a similar nod from EASA to expand its international reach.
DC Aviation's facility in Stuttgart completed the 48-month inspection and upgraded the Challenger 605's cabin and avionics.
The company rose to the challenge when a customer asked it to reduce the weight of his Falcon 900EX while also increasing its seating capacity.
The facility, at London-Oxford Airport, will begin operations in July.
Zurich-based MRO provider SR Technics is now offering remote table inspections (RTI) for engines at its facility.
Western Aircraft's 93,000-sq-ft expansion is driven by its pursuit of more Gulfstream and Citation work.
IATA and engineering experts expressed skepticism about the regulatory and cost viability of proposed seat dividers to block Covid virus.
