11 September 2015

Multiple breached found in British Airways 777’s engine casing after fire

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has stated that after an initial investigation of the left GE 90 engine casing of the British Airways Boeing 777-200ER which caught fire during an aborted take-off is showing multiple breaches “in the area around the high pressure compressor.” In addition they said that investigators had recovered “several […]

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Airstream expands aviation team

Airstream International Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivan Player to the new position of Business Development Manager. Ivan joins Airstream’s experienced aviation professionals based at the company’s offices in Guildford, UK. He will be working on the Company’s existing mandates to remarket Embraer, Bombardier, Boeing and ATR aircraft, as well as developing

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Bombardier's all new CS100 aircraft successfully completes all noise performance testing

Bombardier announced that its all-new CS100 aircraft has successfully completed all noise performance testing and preliminary data confirms it is the quietest in-production commercial jet in its class. The aircraft’s noise performance and its outstanding short-field capability make it ideal for city centre operations. The first production CS100 aircraft will soon commence function and reliability

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Rolls-Royce trent 700 engines selected for new Airbus Beluga XL transporter

Rolls-Royce has been selected by Airbus to provide Trent 700 engines and long-term TotalCare engine service support, worth US$700m for five new Beluga XL air transporter aircraft. The aircraft will replace the current Airbus Beluga fleet. The Beluga XL, based on the A330 design, was launched in November 2014 to address the A350 XWB ramp

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VAS Aero Services acquired by America Aero Group

VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, reported that America Aero Group, a global aviation company specializing in the acquisition of aftermarket aircraft and inventory, has acquired majority ownership of VAS Aero Services from H.I.G. Capital. In announcing the change of ownership, America Aero Group principal and VAS Executive Chairman

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Vector Aerospace signs agreement with the Department of National Defense to perform MRO for Sea King fleet engines

Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed a contract with the Department of National Defense (DND) to perform all MRO services for their T-58 engines, effective 30 July 2015. Vector Aerospace has been a registered overhaul facility for CT-58 and T-58 engines since 1976. Between 1996 and

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