In light of a number of incidents where Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones have experienced hazardous levels of overheating, to the point where Samsung issued recalls on September 15 and October 13, 2016, both the original and replacement models of this smartphone have now been banned from air transportation within the United States, effective October 15. […]
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Boeing has named Ihssane Mounir new vice president of Sales and Marketing for Commercial Airplanes. Mounir succeeds John Wojick, who is retiring after 36 years of company service, effective early 2017. In his new role, Mounir is responsible for the sales and marketing of all commercial airplanes and related services to airlines and leasing customers
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The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth as much as US$52m to provide essential maintenance and testing support for various air traffic control and landing systems. These systems provide Navy pilots with electronic guidance to help them land safely on the ground and at sea, in all weather conditions. Under the
Praxair Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Praxair and GE Aviation have announced the formal creation of PG Technologies, LLC, a joint venture. Praxair Surface Technologies and its subsidiary will hold the majority interest in the venture with GE Aviation and its subsidiary holding the remainder. PG Technologies will focus on development, support and
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Satcom Direct (SD) obtains Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) by the FAA for its SD WiFi Hub, and receives EASA 145 Repair Station designation. This official approval by the FAA marks SD as an authorized manufacturer for avionics, as well as an authorized maintenance repair and overhaul center for all SD avionics. The certification was awarded
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Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has appointed Vincent Metz as Director Strategy, Robert Pruim as Vice President Procurement and Rodolphe Parisot as Vice President Digital & Innovation. All three will sit on the AIR FRANCE KLM Engineering & Maintenance Executive Committee.
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SR Technics has announce the launch of Lease-end Transitioning Services, LETS, a new product developed in cooperation with Aviation Cosmetics Malta an Aircraft painting company under Dutch management. Whether it is a carrier seeking a smooth hand back or a leasing company transitioning the aircraft into its next lease, SR Technics offers this novel set
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Volo Aero MRO has received its EASA approval allowing it to issue dual release certificated repairs. Currently Volo Aero MRO provides precision machining and overhaul services to the aerospace industry with greater than 98% on time delivery. The focused capability covers the overhaul of gears, disks, rings and housings for both engine and accessories support
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European Pneumatic Component Overhaul and Repair (EPCOR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has extended a long-term Auxiliary Power Unit service center license agreement with Honeywell. The contract supports the AIR FRANCE KLM group and third-party fleets. As part of the new license, EPCOR will enhance its maintenance, repair
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Aviation Inventory Resources has acquired 19 Saab 340B aircraft along with a major spares inventory from Envoy Air Inc. The package represents the largest ever single aftermarket aircraft/spares transaction for the Saab 340. The spares inventory of more than 11,000 line items will be relocated to AIR’s main facility in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas area.
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