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.
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.
Quiet Technology Aerospace (QTA) has delivered its 300th carbon graphite engine inlet cowl to Jet Edge International, an operator of Challenger 300s.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed agreements covering a 787 landing gear exchange program and airplane health management services.
JetBlue and Binter Canarias will adopt Embraer's Beacon maintenance coordination technology.
