4 September 2012

The first wing for the A350 XWB has arrived at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse (France) where the new generation Airbus wide-body aircraft is being assembled. This first wing, which will not fly, is destined for the A350 XWB airframe used for static structural tests on the ground that all new aircraft undergo as

AMAC Aerospace, the Swiss-based provider of corporate aviation maintenance and completion services, announced the acquisition of its brand new three-storey sales and service centre at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul. The state-of-the-art structure features 1,500 m² of hangarage, 1,200 m² of shop floor space and 300 m² of office space, and will be fully operational by the

Virgin Atlantic has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) to provide its aircraft maintenance services during the next eight years marking a commitment of more than $100m over the term of the contract. This new long term contract is a significant extension to an existing agreement to additionally cover Boeing 747-400 C-checks, A340 base