13 April 2017

Air Gearbox International opens new 13,500m² Polish facility

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Established as a joint company by Rolls-Royce and Safran Transmission Systems in 2015, Air Gearbox International (AGI) is celebrating the opening of a new 13,500m² plant in Ropczyce, south-east Poland. The expanded unit will be responsible for produce accessory drive trains (ADT) for all future Rolls-Royce civil aircraft engines. Currently employing over 50 people, staffing […]

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Zetta Jet takes delivery of another Global 6000 Business Jet

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Zetta Jet, a luxury jet operator based in Singapore, has taken delivery of another Bombardier Global 6000 ultra-long range business aircraft. The aircraft, which will be based at Zetta Jet’s Los Angeles hub, combines the Global brand’s benchmark-setting performance, range and exceptionally smooth ride with a modern cabin environment which affords passengers the highest level

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First ever 3D printed primary flight control component from Liebherr-Aerospace flown on Airbus aircraft

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On March 30th 2017, Airbus successfully flew Liebherr-Aerospace’s 3D printed spoiler actuator valve block on a flight test A380. It is the first 3D printed primary flight control hydraulic component flown on an Airbus aircraft. The valve block made from titanium powder is part of Liebherr-Aerospace’s spoiler actuator and provides primary flight control functions on

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Jet Aviation to expand G650, BBJ and ACJ maintenance capabilities across Asia

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Jet Aviation’s MRO facilities in Asia have recently gained important approvals from the civil aviation authorities in Singapore (CAAS), Malaysia (DCA) and Taiwan (CAA) to support Gulfstream G650, Boeing B737 and Airbus ACJ A319/20/21 aircraft registered in Singapore, as well as Malaysia-registered Gulfstream G650 and Taiwan-registered Gulfstream G550/G650 aircraft. With these approvals, Jet Aviation is

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Aero Controls names new Business Dev. Rep for North America

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Aero Controls has named Nick Henry as the new Business Development Representative for North America. Nick will be responsible for growing the repair and sales accounts for major airline, MRO, and aviation brokers. Nick joins Aero Controls with experience in avionics repair and overhaul along with being an accomplished flight instructor with a background in

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IATA says strong passenger demand, record load factor in February

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a second month of strong demand growth to begin 2017. Total revenue passenger kilometers rose 4.8%, compared to the same month last year. Although this was below growth achieved in January, year-to-year comparisons are distorted because February 2016 was a leap

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Embraer delivers 18 commercial and 15 executive jets in 1Q17

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During the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17), Embraer has delivered 18 jets to the commercial aviation market across the U.S., Europe and China. In the business aviation market, 15 aircraft were delivered in the same period, being 11 light jets and 4 large jets. On March 31, Embraer’s firm order backlog totaled US$19.2bn.

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Airbus Helicopters and IAR sign an exclusive agreement for the H215M in Romania

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Airbus Helicopters and IAR have signed a general agreement for an exclusive cooperation for the heavy twin engine H215M multi-role helicopter. Under this general agreement IAR will become the prime contractor for the H215M for any future order by the Romanian Ministry of Defense to replace their ageing fleet. “This agreement is an important milestone

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