2024

TAT Technologies

TAT Technologies secures US$17 million contract with major North American cargo carrier

TAT Technologies, a prominent supplier of products and services for the commercial and military aviation industries as well as the ground defence sector, has announced the signing of a five-year agreement with a prominent North American cargo carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, TAT will provide repair and overhaul services under a maintenance, repair […]

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The P&W GTF engine has been certified by the FAA to power Airbus A321XLR aircraft © Pratt

Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

Pratt & Whitney has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, updated on December 12, to include the A321XLR, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine. “This is an important milestone for the GTF engine programme, which was the first engine

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GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California

GKN Aerospace expands global repair network with new San Diego facility

GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California, as part of a US$55 million investment aimed at enhancing its global MRO network. This expansion underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable, advanced MRO solutions and positions it to meet the growing demand in the aero-engine MRO market. The facility, located

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DAE will sell seven Being and Airbus aircraft to K2 Aviation

DAE secures US$201 million in insurance settlements

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has received cash proceeds totalling approximately US$201 million over the past three months from settlements with selected insurance companies. These settlements pertain to aircraft that were previously leased to airline carriers in the Russian Federation. Following these settlements, DAE and its relevant affiliated entities have released their claims against the involved

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Boeing production facility

Boeing resumes production of all airplane programmes halted by strike

Boeing announced late on Tuesday that it has resumed production of all its aircraft programmes previously halted due to a machinists’ strike in the Pacific Northwest, Reuters news agency reported. The aerospace company confirmed last week that production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner restarted in early December, approximately one month after the conclusion of

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GMT, MRO and AOG services provider, will implement TrustFlight's Centrik 5 platform

GMT implements TrustFlight’s Centrik 5 platform

Icelandic MRO and AOG services provider, Ground Maintenance Technics (GMT), has selected TrustFlight Ltd.’s Centrik 5 platform to achieve compliance with the EASA Part 145 Safety Management System (SMS) mandate. In addition to meeting regulatory requirements, GMT aims to leverage the platform’s capabilities to improve operational efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance safety throughout its organisation.

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MTU Aero Engines has acquired Hamburg, Germany-based 3D.aero © MTU

MTU Aero Engines assumes ownership of 3D.aero

MTU Aero Engines (MTU) has announced that it is assuming ownership of 3D.aero, a Hamburg-based specialist in automation and measurement technology. With a team of around 40 experts, 3D.aero focuses on high-precision surface inspection, painting automation, and system engineering for aviation. MTU has collaborated with 3D.aero on various projects in recent years, integrating innovative technologies

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A newly acquired B747-400F will join Challenge Group's fleet

Challenge Group adds Boeing 747-400F to its fleet

Challenge Group has announced a significant expansion of its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 747-400 production freighter, registered under its Belgian Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This milestone marks a bold step in the company’s strategy to enhance global cargo capabilities. The new aircraft increases Challenge Group’s fleet to ten advanced freighters, including six

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