repair or replace? By David Dundas For MROs, there is the constant challenge of whether a part can be repaired, or if it needs to be replaced either with a brand-new part or USM. The dilemma becomes increasingly more challenging when it comes to the critical area of aircraft engines which are subject to forces […]
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Talking to Rob Suhs, Vice President of Global Sales at Inventory Locator Service (ILS) By Peter Jorssen How can data analytics improve operational efficiency in the aviation industry? Operational efficiency in the aviation industry can vary significantly depending on one’s role within the sector. For instance, what constitutes operational efficiency for an airline might differ
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By David Dundas It is remarkable to think that drones have been with us since the days of the Vietnam war, yet it was only at the turn of the millennium that their potential for more than military use began to be explored further. By 2005 the commercial potential for drones had been recognised and
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During their lifecycle, aircraft are subjected to numerous physical stresses, from weathering hailstorms and bird strikes to ground handling incidents. The consequences are that an aircraft fuselage can suffer from dents, buckles and minor structural damage. In general terms these minor structural defects do not affect the structural integrity of the aircraft, however precise documentation
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A look behind the curtain By David Dundas Avionics, in particular the electronic equipment fitted to an aircraft, is a highly specialised field. When it comes to MRO services, we wanted to learn more about how companies specialising in avionics deal with specific problems related to electrical systems and components in today’s commercial aircraft. We
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On November 13, 2024, Wheels Up Experience (Wheels Up) has completed a major milestone in its growth strategy by securing a US$332 million revolving equipment notes facility with Bank of America and acquiring GrandView Aviation’s fleet of 17 Embraer Phenom 300 and Phenom 300E aircraft, along with associated maintenance assets and customer programmes. These transactions
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Electra has unveiled the design of its revolutionary EL9 ultra-short hybrid-electric aircraft, a nine-passenger piloted aircraft set to transform air travel. The EL9 combines cutting-edge hybrid-electric propulsion with blown lift technology, enabling ultra-short take-offs and landings in spaces as small as a soccer field. This technology, which was previously limited to helicopters and eVTOLs, is
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Collins Aerospace has secured a US$19 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to equip the UK Royal Air Force’s new H-47 Chinook helicopters with its common avionics architecture system (CAAS). This avionics management suite will align the UK’s Chinook fleet with the U.S. Chinooks, featuring advanced digital cockpit displays and applications to enhance
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Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited (Joramco), the Amman-based maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility and a subsidiary of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE). This agreement aims to expand joint MRO services, building on a longstanding partnership that has seen over 250 heavy maintenance checks completed
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Champion Aerospace and Satair have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend their long-standing distribution agreement, marking another milestone in their 40-year collaboration. The MoU sets the stage for a renewed partnership, focusing on the global distribution of Champion’s turbine engine ignition products. Once finalised, the agreement will grant Satair exclusive rights to distribute
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