Simplifying the Procurement Process By David Dundas When you realise that in an Airbus A320 there are roughly 340,000 parts and approximately 367,000 in a Boeing 737, is it any wonder that the procurement process is such a key element for those involved in the maintenance and upkeep of such technologically complex aircraft. In fact, […]
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Tex-Tech Industries, Inc. (Tex-Tech), a provider of high-temperature and high-performance specialty materials and coatings, has successfully completed the previously announced acquisition of Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI), based in Biddeford, Maine and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, from Spirit AeroSystems. FMI is a prominent player in the field of high-temperature materials and reinforced composites, specialising in carbon/carbon and
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By David Dundas As with most groundbreaking new technologies, it took a while before 3-D printing became mainstream and even longer for it to be adopted by the aerospace industry. It was way back in 1984 that Chuck Hall developed Stereolithography (SLA), a specific technique which involved curing photosensitive resin with UV light to build
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An Insight Into Maintenance Management of Aged Aircraft Engines By David Dundas As technology changes and new materials are being used in the construction of aircraft engines, so these engines have a longer lifecycle and this, in turn, requires adapted maintenance management programmes. More recently, the considerable delays and backlogs relating to the delivery of
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The Evolution of Aircraft Component Maintenance By David Dundas Ever since the first days of powered fight, aircraft component maintenance has changed almost beyond recognition. From rudimentary inspections in early aviation to today’s sophisticated predictive maintenance systems, the evolution reflects advancements in materials, technology, safety standards, and operational efficiency. Here we want to trace the
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Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has announced the arrival of a Qantas Airbus A380 in Dresden on January 14. The aircraft is arriving for maintenance work (MRO), an area in which EFW is one of the few global experts. The A380 will be flown by a crew of four pilots, accompanied by additional crew members, travelling
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Azorra has successfully finalised a landmark US$190 million (R$1.1 billion) financing agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) to fund up to eight Embraer E2 jets. This facility marks the first collaboration between BNDES and ITASCA MGA Limited, further demonstrating Azorra’s dedication to pioneering innovative financing solutions. The financing, structured under BNDES’ Exim Post-shipment Product,
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The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Uruguayan Ministry of National Defence (MDN) have converted options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders. This agreement follows a commitment made in August 2024, when the FAU announced a firm order with Embraer for one aircraft alongside options, which have now been exercised. The agreement
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Woodward has announced an agreement with Moog, Inc. to provide position sensors for the U.S. Army’s future long-range assault aircraft (FLRAA). Bell’s innovative tiltrotor aircraft has been chosen by the U.S. Army for the FLRAA programme. Woodward’s advanced position sensors will be integrated into Moog’s pylon conversion actuators, which enable the aircraft’s pylons to transition
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DASI LLC, a provider of aircraft inventory solutions, has announced the appointment of Mike Heaton as president of the company. Heaton joins DASI from Satair, where he served as Managing Director, Americas, overseeing operations across four regional sites. With his extensive leadership expertise and proven track record, Heaton’s appointment aligns with DASI’s ongoing strategy to
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