Rolling Daily MRO Briefs November 2022

Nov. 10 2022

SA Air Works Gets Avionics DOA Approval

SA Air Works has become India’s first avionics company to receive Design Organization Approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation under CAR 21. Under the new approval, SA Air Works—a joint venture between Air Works Group and Scandinavian Avionics Group—can now define or create avionics-related design procedures, such as supplemental type certificates and repair schemes, without needing to outsource to third parties outside India.

Wencor Signs Aftermarket Distribution Agreement

Wencor has been chosen as the exclusive distributor of Korry Electronics’ full range of human-machine interface solutions for the commercial aftermarket, including switches, annunciators, control panels, knobs and data concentrators. Under the multi-year agreement, Wencor will offer expanded rotable and retrofit solutions to operators.

Nov. 9 2022

Wencor MRO Facilities Receive Quality Certifications

Seven of Wencor’s MRO facilities have received ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board AS9110 certification: Absolute Aviation, Accessory Technologies, Aerospace Coating International, Fortner Engineering, PHS Aviation, Silver Wings Aerospace and Soundair Aviation Services. Wencor says recent acquisition Aviatron will also start the AS9110 certification process.

SA Air Works Gets Avionics DOA Approval

SA Air Works has become India’s first avionics company to receive Design Organization Approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation under CAR 21. Under the new approval, SA Air Works—a joint venture between Air Works Group and Scandinavian Avionics Group—can now define or create avionics-related design procedures, such as supplemental type certificates and repair schemes, without needing to outsource to third parties outside India.

Nov. 8 2022

Epcor Wins APU Maintenance Contract

China Eastern Airlines signed an exclusive contract with Epcor for support of the APS5000 auxiliary power units on its fleet of Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Epcor says the agreement—its first with the airline—expands it customer base in the fast-growing Chinese market.

China Southern, Collins Aerospace Extend Support Agreement

China Southern Airlines and Collins Aerospace have extended their 10-year component support agreement to 15 years. The extended agreement adds support for Collins’ Integrated Drive Generator and generators for multiple aircraft platforms, including the Airbus A320neo, Boeing 787 and Comac ARJ21.

Nov. 7 2022

AvEx Adopts Envision Software

Aircraft painting specialist Aviation Exteriors Louisiana has chosen Envision software from Rusada to manage its new line of heavy maintenance activities, which it introduced in July. It will use the software to manage the planning, assignment and execution of maintenance tasks.

China Eastern, P&W Renew Engine Maintenance Contract

China Eastern Airlines has renewed its engine maintenance contract with Pratt & Whitney for more than 100 V2500 engines powering the carrier’s 50 Airbus A320ceo family aircraft. The agreement consists of engine MRO, spares support and diagnostic and engine monitoring. Pratt & Whitney will provide the services at Shanghai Engine Centre.

Nov. 4 2022

FEAM Breaks Ground On New CVG Hangar

FEAM has broken ground on its new widebody hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The $40.2 million hangar will be completed by the end of 2023 and FEAM plans to create 200 new aircraft maintenance positions to support its operations.

Vallair Acquires A320s For Teardown

Vallair has purchased two Airbus A320s from Aviation Capital Group for teardown at its facility in Montpellier, France. It plans to process the aircraft at the end of the year, making parts available in the first quarter of 2023.

Nov. 3 2022

LHT Unveils Hydrogen Aviation Lab

Lufthansa Technik has unveiled the decommissioned Airbus A320 it is transforming into the "Hydrogen Aviation Lab," a field laboratory to test maintenance and ground processes for future hydrogen-powered aircraft. It will begin installation of hydrogen components in the coming months, including a full suite of test systems, an internal tank for liquid hydrogen and an onboard fuel cell.

ATEC Elects New President

The Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) has elected James Hall as its new president. Hall, who is dean of WSU Tech's Aviation Program, has previously served as ATEC's treasurer and vice president. He succeeds Ryan Goertzen, who will continue as founding director and president of ATEC's sister organization, Choose Aerospace.

Nov. 2 2022

Premium Aerospace Center Plans New Oklahoma Headquarters

Mexican MRO provider Premium Aerospace Center has signed an agreement to establish international headquarters at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port complex in Burns Flat, Oklahoma. It plans to renovate and expand two existing hangars and build a third that will accommodate Boeing 737-sized and larger aircraft for painting and interior remodeling. It hopes to eventually create between 450-600 new jobs at the facility.

AAR Announces Sustainability Milestones

AAR announced in its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report that it had decreased energy use by 10% and emissions by 9% this year compared to 2021. Other new sustainability initiatives across its businesses include replacing lighting, HVAC and tug systems with more efficient products; incorporating recycling programs; and installing greener water systems.

Nov. 1 2022

AEC Obtains Cabin Closet Installation STC

Aerospace Engineering Solutions has received a supplemental type certificate from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency for the installation of forward cabin closets on Boeing 737-800 family aircraft. It developed the modification in partnership with Causeway Aero, which entails seat track mounted underpin coat stowages to the forward left- and righthand cabin area.

Robotic Skies Launches AAM Maintenance Software

Robotic Skies has launched its new cloud-based SPAN software platform to manage and track customers' advanced air mobility and unmanned aviation systems service and repair projects. The platform is powered by Continuum Applied Technology's Corridor software platform. It will roll out access to the software at beta Robotic Skies Service Centers in the first quarter of 2023.ulkhead and aircraft painting. The MRO provider has worked with the Jeddah-based carrier since 2018.