AJW Group, a market leader in the global management of aircraft spares, has reported the successful partnership with Aero Contractors, that has seen the Nigerian airline become the first carrier to conduct an aircraft C-Check in West and Central Africa. The C-Check, which was carried out on a Boeing 737-500 aircraft, was marked by an […]
SR Technics’ Malaysian operations has received the airworthiness certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of China. With the certification, SR Technics Malaysia will be able to certify components for customers on the Chinese market. Additionally, SR Technics Switzerland renewed the existing CAAC certification which allows it to continue to grant Chinese airworthiness certificates from its
Rolls-Royce will operate a jet engine testbed at the Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Rolls-Royce has signed a lease to take over the entire 440,000 ft² former Texas Aero Engine Services (TAESL) facility, of which the testbed is a part. The testbed will be used to carry out endurance test runs for Rolls-Royce Trent
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GA Telesis MRO Services has signed a long-term repair and overhaul license agreement and parts supply agreement with Honeywell. With this announcement, GA Telesis will be providing repairs of over 175 base part number and line replacement unit (LRU) repair items and sourcing over 1,200 material supply line items from Honeywell Aerospace. Products include electro-mechanical,
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Declan Kelly has been named Chief Commercial Officer for GECAS. In this newly created role, Kelly will lead all originations activities for GECAS’ fixed wing aircraft and is responsible for the commercial strategy, building synergy and share practices between GECAS’ regions. Kelly brings 30 years’ experience in the aviation industry, he brings deep domain expertise
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With the United States International Trade Commission due to give a definitive ruling on a case originally brought by Boeing on Bombardier’s seemingly unfair pricing policy, the Canadian government has turned to the World Trade Organization (WTO) for help. Boeing’s complaint is that their company, and its 737 single-aisle jet, has been harmed by the
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Air Astana has completed the installation of Rockwell Collins’ cabin system, which supports Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight connectivity (IFC) service, across its fleet of three Boeing 767 aircraft. The IFC service is available to both Business and Economy class passengers, who can now connect to the Internet, use various applications for instant messaging and social
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WestJet has reported that three new vice-presidents will be joining the senior leadership team. Gandeephan Ganeshalingam joins as Vice-President, Lean and Continuous Improvement, Stuart McDonald as Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer and Scott Groh as Vice-President, Crew Resources. Gandeephan joins WestJet February 19, from GE Canada, where he most recently served as Chief Innovation Officer.
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In a politically charged move, the Indian Narendra Modi government has agreed to sell a 49% stake in the state-owned flag carrying airline, Air India, thus still retaining a controlling interest. This is seen as a strategic divestment of an airline which has failed to show an annual operating profit for over ten years, and
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Rockwell Collins’ shareowners overwhelmingly approved the proposed acquisition of Rockwell Collins by United Technologies Corp. More than 96% of all votes cast, representing more than 72% of all shares of common stock outstanding on the record date for the special meeting, were in favor of the transaction. Upon satisfaction of required regulatory and other customary
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