Eurocopter unveiled its newest helicopter, the EC130 T2, which features enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility for this popular member of the company’s lightweight single-engine product line. The EC130 T2 was revealed at the 2012 Heli-Expo exhibition in Dallas, Texas, where Eurocopter also announced seven launch customers for the rotary-wing aircraft covering a […]
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With its global business base growing, GE Aviation is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new facilities to open by 2013. GE Aviation’s production rates are expected to grow from approximately 3,000 commercial and military engine deliveries in 2011 to 3,400 deliveries in 2012, and 3,800 deliveries
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Barfield, a Sabena technics company, signed a contract with TAME, Ecuador’s flag carrier, for the full support of their fleet of three newly delivered ATR42-500. Barfield’s airline programs division, in charge of managing power by the hour contracts, will provide nose-to-tail component support and repair, including engine LRU´s and propellers, pool access. The services will
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RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, is leveraging Quantum MRO and Logistics software to implement trend-based preventative maintenance programs that improve helicopter performance and reduce downtime. RLC, certified by the FAA to provide full-service helicopter maintenance, currently operates 10 aircraft bases and maintains a 10,000 ft² parts department.
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Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Company (GAMECO), reported that they have received CAR 30 approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) of Australia. The CAR 30 Approval covers base maintenance for CF6 and RB211 equipped B747-400 aircraft, base maintenance for CF6 and RB211 equipped B767-200/-300 aircraft, as well as NDT and component maintenance for
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Turkish Technic has signed a heavy maintenance services contract with Saudi Aramco, which covers base maintenance C checks on Boeing 737-700s, including livery painting. The first maintenance work is being carried out at Turkish Technic’s facilities at Istanbul, Turkey.
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ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China is now the authorized avionics dealer for Honeywell International in mainland China. The agreement will promote, sell and support the full range of Honeywell’s avionics products, warranties and protection plans for Chinese business jets and build on the strong relationship that has existed between Honeywell and ExecuJet Aviation for more
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GECAS announced delivery of a leased Boeing 767-300ER to a new customer, MEGA Maldives Airlines to help with the young carrier’s fleet expansion. MEGA Maldives Airlines, which started operations in 2010, currently operates two aircraft on a scheduled and charter basis to Hong Kong and other cities in Asia from its base at Male’ International
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Ceiba Intercontinental Airlines based in Equatorial Guinea have completed the on-site phase of the Alkym implementation. The onsite project was started in early January 2012 and involved a Project Team of three highly experienced personnel from Volartec working with the Ceiba team to ensure overall success. The duration of the project was completed in just
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Bell Helicopter has selected the GE CT7-2F1 2,000 shp class engine to power its new Bell 525 “Relentless” Super Medium Transport helicopter, unveiled at the annual Heli Expo showcase in Dallas, Texas. Delivery of engines is scheduled to begin in 2013 to meet an aggressive flight-test, certification and production schedule.
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