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AAR names Brian Sartain SVP Repair and Engineering Services

Brian Sartain has joined global aftermarket solutions company AAR in the new position of Senior Vice President, Repair and Engineering Services, reporting to President and Chief Operating Officer John M. Holmes. In this senior leadership role, Sartain will oversee AAR’s MRO Services, Component Repair, Engineering Services, Landing Gear Services and Composites market solutions. Sartain has […]

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AEI delivers 27 freighter conversions in 2017

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has delivered 27 freighter conversions to leasing and operator customers world-wide in 2017. AEI delivered twenty-one (21) B737-400SF freighters, followed by four (4) MD-83SF freighters, one (1) MD-82SF freighter and one (1) CRJ200 SF freighter. Preceding this news, AEI also announced that the company delivered its 100th overall B737-400SF freighter, which was

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Embraer receives delivery of first P&W Geared Turbofan™ powered production engines for E190-E2 program

Embraer has taken delivery of the first two Geared Turbofan™ (GTF) PW1900G production engines for the E190-E2 aircraft. The engines were shipped to Embraer’s E2 final assembly line in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, in late December, with plans to install the engines in February. The aircraft will enter into service with Widerøe

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Norwegian Air Argentina granted Air Operator’s Certificate

Norwegian Air Argentina (NAA) has received the Air Services Operator Certificate (AOC) from the National Government on January 26. The document recognizes the company as a commercial airline, and certifies that it complies with safety and quality standards to carry out aeronautical operations and activities, in accordance with the law of the Argentine Republic. Norwegian

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Boeing HorizonX invests in advanced battery technology startup Cuberg

Boeing has reported its investment in Berkeley, Calif.-based Cuberg, a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg developed an advanced battery cell that is designed to be a drop-in solution to existing large-scale battery manufacturing processes. It combines a lithium metal anode, proprietary electrolyte

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SR Technics joins growing ALTA affiliates base

MRO service provider SR Technics, has joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as an Affiliate Member, effective January 16, 2018. ALTA safeguards the interests of the region’s industry by facilitating the development of safer, more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly air transport in the Latin America and Caribbean region. The membership will

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Airinmar signs Repair Cycle Management agreement with Azul

AAR subsidiary Airinmar, a leader in the provision of intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a 3-year agreement with Azul, one of the leading airlines in Brazil, to enhance its supply chain management and performance. “Airinmar’s unique services and collaborative approach are the perfect fit

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