17 September 2024

Welding at Trollhättan facility

GKN Aerospace expands Trollhättan facility to meet industry growth

GKN Aerospace has strengthened its leadership in the aero-engine sector by announcing plans to expand the capacity and efficiency of its advanced manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden. The new production area, set to be fully operational by 2026, will incorporate the latest digital factory processes to support the global aerospace industry’s increasing demand. The investment […]

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Textron Aviation

Textron Aviation receives FAA approval for enhanced safety management system in aircraft design and manufacturing

Textron Aviation has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its new safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, which supports the design and manufacturing of its Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft. This new approval complements the company’s already FAA-accepted SMS programme for the maintenance and support of these iconic aircraft, highlighting Textron Aviation’s commitment

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The teams of Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and TU Delft partner on sustainable aviation research

Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) have signed a master research agreement (MRA) to collaborate on sustainable aviation research. The partnership will explore advanced materials, hydrogen propulsion, advanced manufacturing, and industrial design. Over the next five years, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney, both part of RTX, will work

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Kellstrom Aerospace

Kellstrom Aerospace relocates Asia office to Singapore’s Aerospace Park

Kellstrom Aerospace has announced the relocation of its Asia office to Aerospace Park, Singapore. This strategic move highlights Kellstrom Aerospace Group’s commitment to expanding in Asia, which includes Kellstrom Aerospace, Vortex Aviation and The Aircraft Group. Along with the addition of new team members in the region, the company is well-positioned to enhance its services

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BRA will operate several aircraft on behalf of SAS, providing capacity on key domestic routes and contributing to the Copenhagen hub

SAS and Braathens sign long-term wet lease partnership

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) have announced a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at ensuring reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden. Under the agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft on behalf of SAS, providing capacity on key domestic routes and contributing to the Copenhagen hub. This partnership will enable

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Boeing predicts that Africa's commercial fleet will more than double driven by single-aisle jet demand through 2043 © Boeing

Boeing forecasts Africa’s commercial airplane fleet to more than double by 2043

Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) predicts that Africa’s commercial airplane fleet will more than double by 2043, driven by a growing, youthful population seeking increased travel opportunities. The region is expected to see deliveries of over 800 new single-aisle jets, contributing significantly to this expansion. According to Boeing, African passenger air traffic will grow

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First Aviation

First Aviation Services acquires Saint Technologies

First Aviation Services Inc., a provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component maintenance and related engineering services, has announced its acquisition of Saint Technologies Inc., based in Shannon, Illinois. Founded in 1999, Saint Technologies Inc. specialises in manufacturing advanced lock washers designed to secure critical hardware assemblies in high-vibration and shock environments, marketed under the

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