MRO chain Constant Aviation has more than doubled its ADS-B sales since this time last year, it announced today. All aircraft operating in U.S. controlled airspace must be equipped with ADS-B OUT starting on Jan. 1, 2020.

“Constant Aviation has noticed a definitive uptick in its ADS-B upgrade sales from this time last year. And 26 percent of that increase are new customers,” said Constant Aviation director of avionics business and development programs Jerry Sanders. “We have worked to strategically expand our capabilities, having access to STCs for more than 45 aircraft, and have conveniently expanded our nationwide presence to add two new locations in Arizona [Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport] and Florida [Orlando Sanford International Airport].”

According to Constant, the ADS-B upgrades were completed in conjunction with maintenance events, interior refurbishments and avionics installations, the last including LPV, TCAS 7.1 and connectivity solutions. “The deadline for completing the mandate is less than 28 months away, and MRO availability for this maintenance event is projected to become increasingly tight,” Sanders noted.