16 June 2022

Airbus A321XLR successfully completes first test flight

Airbus has announced that its first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has completed its first test flight after taking off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a flight which lasted around four hours and 35 minutes. During the successful test flight, the aircraft’s flight controls, engines and main systems, including flight envelope protections, were […]

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Tibet Airlines selects Recaro Aircraft Seating to outfit new A319neo aircraft

The Recaro Aircraft Seating (Recaro) BL3710 seat has been selected by Tibet Airlines to equip its new A319neo. Twenty-six shipsets have been ordered of the economy class seat and first delivery is planned for September 2022. Tibet Airlines also selected the CL4710 to outfit the aircraft’s business-class cabin. The BL3710 seat has been recognised for

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CRP Technology and CRP USA finalise investment agreement with ITT

3-D printing companies CRP Technology and CRP USA have signed an investment agreement with ITT, a diversified leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customised technology solutions headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut (U.S.) and present in more than 35 countries. According to the operation, ITT becomes part of the shareholder structure of CRP Technology and

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Satair and Siemens S.A.S. renew Asia Pacific distribution agreement

Satair, an Airbus Services company and a leader in the commercial aerospace aftermarket and Siemens S.A.S. have signed a contract to renew their exclusive distribution agreement covering airborne fire protection systems including smoke detectors for the Asia Pacific. In addition to spares distribution activities, Satair also operates an authorised repair station for Siemens in Singapore

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Honeywell appoints AMETEK MRO Singapore as authorised repair centre for engine components

Honeywell has appointed AMETEK Singapore PTE, a brand of AMETEK MRO, as a Honeywell-authorised repair centre (ARC) specifically for engine components on CF6-80s, PW2000s, PW4000s, V2500s, Trent 700s, Trent 800s and Trent 900s. This new licensing agreement will allow both Honeywell and AMETEK MRO to further penetrate into OEM-centric markets in Asia, serving customers that

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Karman Space & Defense acquires MG Resin Technology

Karman Space & Defense (Karman) backed by Dallas-based private equity firm Trive Capital (Trive), has partnered with Cornerstone Research Group (CRG) to acquire the MG Resin-family of technologies. The acquisition of MG Resins represents a significant expansion of Karman’s core competencies in integrated composite systems for space & defense applications and creates a leading manufacturer

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West Star Aviation names Matthew DeLellis as new CFO

West Star has named Matthew DeLellis as its new Chief Financial Officer. DeLellis will oversee all aspects of the company’s finance functions, including accounting, financial planning and analysis and tax, as well as preside over the purchasing, material control, legal, risk and compliance areas. He has more than 20 years of finance and operational experience, including

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Joramco Academy and Aerojet Aviation to establish training academy

Joramco Academy, the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul school operated by independent MRO provider Joramco, has entered into an agreement to support the establishment of Aerojet Aviation Training Academy, the first-of-its-kind institution to offer advanced studies in aircraft maintenance in Ghana and the sub region. Joramco Acadmey was established in 2007 to provide comprehensive aircraft

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