March 11, 2022

Boeing 777s with P&W 4000 engines closer to returning to service

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has nearly finished three safety directives for a number of grounded Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines which will enable them to return to service. The directives were proposed after three reported in-flight fan blade failures and will require enhanced inspections and modifications …

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Boston MedFlight orders first five-bladed H145 helicopter

Aircraft & Engines

Boston MedFlight has signed an order for its first five-bladed H145 helicopter as part of a fleet renewal and expansion project to support an increased need for critical care transportation in New England. Boston MedFlight is the region’s primary provider of critical care and medical transport, caring for more than 5,600 patients annually, including the …

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Safran and Bell to collaborate on SAF initiative for Bell 505 helicopter

MRO & Production

Safran Helicopter Engines and Bell Textron, have announced a collaboration initiative to explore technical performance and economic impacts of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on the Arrius 2R-powered Bell 505 helicopter. A single, dedicated Bell 505 aircraft will conduct flights solely with the use of blended SAF. Both Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines will evaluate engine …

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Hawaiian Airlines launches hiring campaign

Other News

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a state-wide hiring campaign for hundreds of airport and operational positions, as well as administrative roles, to support the carrier’s growth as travel demand continues to improve. In addition to offering competitive pay, attractive medical and travel benefits, and paid training for full- and part-time positions, Hawai‘i’s hometown airline is also …

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Swissport appoints Global Head of Merger & Acquisition

People

Pablo von Siebenthal has been appointed to the newly created position of Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Joining from Kuehne+Nagel, he will assume overall responsibility for the execution of Swissport’s new global acquisition strategy, which is a key pillar in the company’s ambitious post-COVID expansion plans. Von Siebenthal will join Swissport on April 1, …

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Rolls-Royce names four new RR300 authorised maintenance centres

MRO & Production

Rolls-Royce has announced that four FIRST networkTM members have enhanced their capabilities to include certified service for RR300 engines. Airborne Engines, Arrow Aviation and Keystone Turbine Services are each certified as Authorised Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Centres (AMROC). National Airways is certified as an Authorised Maintenance Centre (AMC). Each of these companies had previously been …

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Flybondi starts operation of corporate cargo transport service together with FLY CARGO

Other News

Flybondi, the low-cost airline from Argentina, has announced a new alliance with FLY CARGO —one of the leading cargo companies in the Argentine market with over 40 years of experience— to create Flybondi Cargas. This new business unit allows couriers, freight forwarders and businesses in the logistics sector to hire a low-cost service to carry …

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