September 1, 2022

Boeing keeps pressure on US Congress to extend 737 MAX 10 certification deadline

According to Ryanair, one of Boeing’s potential customers for the 737 MAX 10, the American planemaker looks unlikely to meet the current certification deadline for the jet in late December this year. The problem for Boeing is that back in 2020 new laws were introduced that required all planes that are manufactured and certified after …

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U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal Awards Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC UH-60 Black Hawk Rotor Hub Repair Contract

Military & Defense

First Aviation Service’s Piedmont Propulsion Systems, LLC was awarded a five-year, IDIQ contract estimated at $11.5 million for the overhaul and repair of UH-60 Black Hawk Rotor Hubs. The UH-60 Rotor Hub is classified as a Critical Safety Item thus only companies that had prior source approval by the Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Aviation …

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C&L Aerospace sells Saab 340B to REX airlines

Aircraft & Engines

C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, has completed the sale of a Saab 340B+ aircraft, MSN 447, to REX airlines which was formerly operated by a US carrier. “REX has worked closely with C&L for over a decade, and has completed multiple successful deals with them”, said Neville Howell, COO of REX, “and this …

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Collins Aerospace opens new facility at the Houston Spaceport

Other News

Collins Aerospace has inaugurated a new, 120,000 square-foot facility located at the Spaceport in Houston, Texas. An anchor tenant at the Houston Airport System’s newly created space hub, Collins will transition its current local operations to the new site, further advancing its space exploration programs. With over 40 years in the Houston area and the …

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Pratt & Whitney delivers 1,000th F135 production engine

Military & Defense

Pratt & Whitney has announced that it has delivered the 1,000th F135 production engine for the 5th Generation F-35 Lightning II fighter to the U.S. Department of Defense. The milestone was marked by a celebration with employees, company leaders, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) as well as representatives from the F-35 Joint …

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Delta TechOps completes first pass-off SAF test on Trent 1000 engine

MRO & Production

Delta TechOps has achieved a major milestone in sustainability efforts, by successfully passing-off or deeming serviceable a Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine with blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test was performed on MRO customer and Delta SkyTeam Partner, Virgin Atlantic’s new- generation engine. This test marks several achievements related to sustainability efforts at Delta TechOps, …

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Vietnam Airlines extends long-standing relationship with Sabre

Airlines & Routes

Sabre Corporation has announced an extended distribution agreement with Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The new deal means that Vietnam Airlines will continue to distribute its content to the large network of travel agents through Sabre’s extensive travel marketplace. The agreement further strengthens Sabre’s presence in the Vietnam aviation marketplace and the relationship between …

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Ethiopian Airlines signs new distribution agreement with Travelport

Airlines & Routes

Ethiopian Airlines and Travelport have announced a new agreement, the renewed deal includes distribution on the Travelport+ platform, including New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Ethiopian Airlines. This agreement expands the ongoing travel retailing and distribution relationship between Travelport and Ethiopian. Both companies are in the process of developing a strategic plan to provide agents …

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