25 September 2008

AeroLogic has adopted Boeing’s Web-based solutions, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management, as foundations for the carrier’s 777 Freighter maintenance documentation platform when deliveries begin in 2009. Maintenance Performance Toolbox, including the Library and Authoring modules, will help AeroLogic, based in Leipzig/Halle, Germany, streamline an array of maintenance activities, including managing technical publications and […]

Iberia and Gestair reported the creation of CorJet Europe, a 50:50 joint venture specialising in the maintenance of corporate aircraft, including line and scheduled maintenance, and also unscheduled AOG (aircraft on ground) tasks. It will also provide logistical support and spare parts for executive aircraft. CorJet Maintenance Europe has the FAA Repair Station and EASA

The Lufthansa Technik Group is continuing to expand the capacity of its network of aircraft overhaul facilities in Europe. Before the end of the year, the new overhaul facility in Bulgaria will start work on its first contracts for regional aircraft. Lufthansa Technik Malta will soon be inaugurating a new hangar for overhaul work on

GE Aviation and Iberia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Iberia to become the preferred regional fulfillment center for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of CFM56-5A engines within Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Under this agreement, GE Aviation will contract with Iberia for MRO services on CFM56-5A engines operated by customers in

Elbit Vision Systems announced that it has won a $0.5 million order from Rolls Royce, for ultrasonic inspection systems. The order is to be delivered during the first quarter of 2009. EVS has supplied many ultrasonic systems to many of the sub-contractors who manufacture and inspect parts for Rolls Royce. This is the first time

Pratt & Whitney was awarded a production contract worth up to $491 million (including options) for F135 propulsion systems to power the F-35 Lightning II. This second F135 low rate initial production contract will support 12 F-35 production aircraft, including six short-takeoff/vertical-landing (STOVL) and six conventional take-off/landing (CTOL). Propulsion system deliveries are scheduled to begin