Drake Air receives Nadcap welding accreditation

AMETEK MRO Drake Air has received Nadcap accreditation for welding.

“This Nadcap accreditation recognizes the commitment the organization has made to continually improve its processes and quality standards,” says Bill Crider, director of quality, AMETEK MRO Midwest.

Created in 1990, Nadcap is administered by the not-for-profit Performance Review Institute (PRI).

Jay Solomond, PRI executive VP and COO, says, “Nadcap accreditation is globally recognized as a hallmark of quality, and is a major accomplishment.”

Drake Air specializes in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft heat transfer components. https://www.ametekmro.com; https://p-r-i.org

D-Link repair solution announced

When SpectraLux Avionics dissolved in 2022, airlines were left without a repair solution for D-Link datalink systems. A diminishing supply of spares risked grounding 300+ aircraft.

In response, Austin, Texas-based global avionics services supplier L2 Aviation and Software Development Alternatives (SDA) established a repair facility with a component stockpile capable of repairing 20 units per month.

“The D-Link system is highly reliable and robust enough to operate for years to come but they do occasionally break and need software updates to remain effective,” says Dave Dodson, SDA founder and president.

“We’re in a unique position to team up with SDA as the original software developer of the D-Link system and owner of the intellectual property, which allows our specialized teams to create an effective and reliable repair,” says L2 Aviation COO Tony Bailey. https://www.l2aviation.com; https://www.s-d-a-inc.com

Commercial aircraft services market value to double by 2042

Airbus expects the commercial aircraft services market to nearly double in value to $255 billion by 2042, according to its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). Rebounding air traffic and demand for more digitally enabled and connected aircraft are driving this momentum.

The GSF foresees more than 17,000 aircraft being replaced between now and 2042, increasing opportunities to reuse, repair, and recycle.

Airbus expects the maintenance market to grow from $108 billion to $210 billion, the market to enhance aircraft to grow from $11 billion to $28 billion, and the training/operation market from $11 billion to $17 billion. https://www.airbus.com

Spairliners selects HEICO Repair Group for E-Jet support

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Lufthansa Technik 50/50 joint venture Spairliners GmbH selected Heico Repair Group, a division of Heico Corp., as an authorized service center to perform modification, repair, and overhaul of Embraer 170 and 190 components. Heico Corp. operates a Hollywood, Florida-based Flight Support Group and a Miami, Florida-based Electronic Technologies Group. https://www.heico.com; https://www.spairliners.com

Embraer’s US exec jet service

Doubling its maintenance service capacity in the United States to support its growing executive jets customer base, Embraer is adding executive aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities at Dallas Love Field, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; and Sanford, Florida.

As part of the expansion, Embraer will add capabilities including access to interior services, paint, and component repairs. Service at these locations is to begin in Q2 2024. https://executive.embraer.com