The University of Maine at Augusta secured final approval in July 2024 from the FAA for the new program. Students will start courses in late August.
Maintenance
Duncan Aviation’s Dallas location adds drone repairs
“Like any other aircraft, drones require scheduled inspections and unexpected repairs,” company officials noted.
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The webinar will focus on the maintenance of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA) and “how the proposed changes to the LSA regulations may affect the operations and maintenance of these aircraft,” FAA officials noted.
West Star Aviation launches in-house academy
West Star Aviation Academy will accelerate the skill development and abilities required to certify new technicians more quickly than the industry’s traditional 18-30-month on-the-job apprenticeship program,” company officials said in a press release.
Latest editions of Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks available
New editions of the FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbooks for General, Airframe, and Powerplant are now available from Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).
I’ve replaced the problem cylinders, should I replace the others?
Given the engine times and now having #2 and #4 pistons and rings replaced and valves rebuilt, I’m leaning heavily toward performing the same maintenance on #1 and #3, with new pistons and rings, even though they aren’t suspected of any issue, but wanted to seek your wisdom on this first.
Spirit Aeronautics certified as FAA Repair Station at KFTW
Serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex, from a 70,000-square-foot hangar at the airport, provides avionics installations, modifications, and flight line support for aircraft owners.
Quality Aircraft Accessories expands Fort Lauderdale repair station
The $1 million expansion includes a new conveyor system, paint booth, drying oven, blast cabinet, workbenches, fixtures, and a full range of welding equipment and capabilities.
AeroBrigham expands at KLUD
The new hangar will be used exclusively to support helicopters while the current facility will be dedicated to fixed wing MRO, support, and completions, company officials explained.









