Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina in 2021

Boeing has reported that it will consolidate production of 787 jets at its facility in North Charleston, S.C., starting in mid-2021, according to the company’s best estimate. The decision comes as the company is strategically taking action to preserve liquidity and reposition certain lines of business in the current global environment to enhance efficiency and […]

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IAI delivers first converted B737-700 cargo aircraft to Tianjin Cargo Airlines in China

Aircraft & Engines

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Aviation Group has delivered the first passenger-to-cargo converted Boeing 737-700 to Chines airline – Tianjin Cargo Airlines, which will become the first operator of this type of aircraft in China. The conversion work was carried out at the Tianjin MRO site, under a partnership agreement with IAI and Haite Group for

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Heston MRO adds Engines Services

MRO & Production

Heston MRO, the independent MRO organization in Australasia, added Engines-On-Wing-capabilities to its range of services. As part of CASA Part 145 approval, the company introduced engines borescope inspections, bore-blending, together with components inventory check, QEC/ LRU replacement, End-of-Lease inspections, engine preservation, and technical consultancy. The newly acquired capabilities allow Heston MRO to offer engines on

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Steven Townend commences new role as Chief Financial Officer for BOC Aviation

People

BOC Aviation has announced that Steven Townend has commenced the role of Deputy Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer with effect from October 1, 2020. In his new role, he oversees the Finance, Treasury, Tax, Risk and Settlement Departments. Townend was formerly Chief Commercial Officer (Europe, Americas and Africa), based in London, a role he

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328SSG continues to successfully support Dornier 328 fleet

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As part of its continuing global support for the Dornier 328 fleet, 328 Support Services GmbH (328SSG) has released that an EASA-certified Dornier 328 Turboprop Full Flight Simulator (FFS) Level DG is now in Germany and will be available for training from October 1, 2020. The simulator received its certification from the German Federal Aviation

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U.S. House of Representatives committee approves FAA reform bill after fatal 737 MAX crashes

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Bipartisan legislation has been unanimously approved by a U.S. House of Representatives committee to reform the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) aircraft certification procedures after the fatal crashes of a Lion Air 737 MAX and Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX jet, killing all passengers and crew on board in both instances. The beleaguered jet has been grounded

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SWISS CEO to step down at the end of 2020

People

Thomas Klühr is to leave Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) at the end of 2020 after some five years at the company and more than 30 years within the Lufthansa Group. He will simultaneously step down as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Edelweiss Air. Klühr will in future serve on the new and

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Royal Thai Air Force awards Textron Aviation Defense US$162 million contract

Military & Defense

Textron Aviation Defense announced a US$162 million contract with the Royal Thai Air Force for an Integrated Training System in support of operations at the Royal Thai Air Force Flying Training School at Kamphaeng Saen air base. The contract is for 12 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II advanced military training aircraft, ground-based training systems for pilots

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GA Telesis signs distribution agreement with Honeywell for UV Aircraft Cabin Cleaning system

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GA Telesis has teamed with Honeywell and entered into a distribution agreement to act as a global distributor for Honeywell’s UV Aircraft Cabin Cleaning system. This partnership is another step in the development of GA Telesis’ Tarmac Solutions Group’s ability to offer a fully comprehensive Specialized Tooling and Ground Support Equipment solution for airlines around

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Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation receives first-ever five-bladed Airbus H145 helicopter

Aircraft & Engines

Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation receives first-ever five-bladed Airbus H145 helicopter Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first five-bladed H145 to the Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation. This new version of the H145 light twin-engine helicopter brings a new, innovative five-bladed rotor to the multi-mission helicopter, increasing the useful load by 150 kg while delivering new levels of

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