Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) posted that PAG companies are the exclusive MRO provider and a worldwide distributor of a new Agusta Westland 139 replacement starter generator made by Safran Power. The new component offers quick-attach-detach (QAD) mounting to facilitate maintenance. One aspect that is sure to be popular with operators is the weight. At […]
Boeing released, that Southwest Airlines has selected Boeing Airplane Health Management (AHM) to enhance operational efficiency in its maintenance and engineering operations. Southwest Airlines will use Airplane Health Management to collect and evaluate airplane operations data while the airplane is in flight. This real-time data is used to signal ground operations crews of any potential
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The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial service. Boeing is now in the final stages of preparing for the first 787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand. To earn certification for the 787-9, Boeing undertook a comprehensive test
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United Airlines announced, the company will introduce service to Santiago, Chile, from its hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, beginning Dec.7, 2014, subject to government approval. Flight 847 will depart Houston daily at 9:05 p.m. and arrive in Santiago at 9:40 a.m. the next day. Return flight 846 will depart Santiago daily at
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Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Carbon War Room, a nonprofit founded by Sir Richard Branson, in an effort to accelerate low-carbon jet fuel production worldwide. This is part of the global carrier’s commitment to environmental accountability, transparency and carbon emission reduction. Delta and Carbon War Room agree that the development of a secure,
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced, it has turned on electrical power for the first time to the S-97 RAIDER prototype helicopter, signaling successful installation of the avionics system and a major step toward completing the assembly of the new, light tactical rotorcraft featuring X2 Technology. Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. The key milestone
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Boeing and Turkish Airlines finalized an order for 15 additional 737 MAX 8s, valued at $1.6bn at list prices. The order follows the announcement in May 2013 when the Turkish flag carrier placed the largest Boeing order in the airline’s history for 50 737 MAXs and 20 Next-Generation 737s. With this announcement, Turkish Airlines has
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BOC Aviation reported the appointment of Steven Townend as Chief Commercial Officer for Europe, Americas & Africa. He has moved from the company’s Singapore headquarters to London, where a new subsidiary has been formed. Mr. Townend has been Chief Commercial Officer in charge of the revenue side of the company since 2004. He has more
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Volartec is a leading aerospace company that has experience in providing leading edge IT solutions to Airlines and MRO companies around the world. The people behind Volartec have long established roots within the aviation sector with vast experience in the establishment and growth of airlines. The combination of these factors and call from our wide
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HEICO Corporation reported that Seal Dynamics, a subsidiary of its Flight Support Group, completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Quest Aviation Supply of Chatsworth, California. Financial terms were not disclosed, but HEICO stated that it expects the acquisition to be accretive to its earnings within the first year after the closing. Quest
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