AeroControlex names AAR exclusive global distributor for APU lube pump products

AAR has signed a multiyear agreement with AeroControlex, under which AAR will be exclusively stocking and selling auxiliary power unit (APU) lube pumps and all related piece-part components worldwide. “This is a meaningful growth opportunity for our business serving as a value-added extension of an original equipment manufacturer,” said Darren Spiegel, AAR Vice President and […]

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Astronics’ Enhanced Vision Systems receive Canadian approval for Bell 407 helicopters

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Astronics Corporation (Astronics) has announced that an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) has been approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) for its Max-Viz 1400 and 1200 Enhanced Vision Systems (EVS) on Bell 407 helicopters. The company expects that the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) validation will follow within six months. Astronics obtained the approval

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K2 Airways opts for Rusada’s ENVISION

Information Technology

Pakistani start-up, K2 Airways, has signed an agreement for Rusada’s MRO and Flight Operations software, ENVISION. K2 Airways will begin scheduled passenger flights later this year from its base at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. It will serve numerous destinations across Pakistan including Islamabad, Skardu and Chitral. The airline also plans to fly to international destinations

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Eirtech Aviation Services forms technical operations department

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Eirtech’s Technical Operations department combines its CAMO and Technical Services departments to provide a more comprehensive service for its global customers. The company has therefore appointed Seán Dooley as Head of Technical Operations within the Eirtech organization. In this role he will oversee the operation of both the Technical Services and CAMO departments in order

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Amadeus becomes new business partner of BARIG

Information Technology

Amadeus, a travel technology and service provider for airlines and the global travel industry, is a new business partner of BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany). Through this agreement, Amadeus enters BARIG’s forum for communication, joining more than 100 national and international member airlines. “We welcome Amadeus as a new business partner,” states BARIG

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Boeing’s 777X jet finally takes to the skies for successful maiden flight

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

A year later than projected, Boeing’s 777X twin-engine wide-body jetliner has finally taken to the skies after two further days of delays owing to bad weather conditions. This is the first new jet the American planemaker has produced since the ill-fated 737 MAX and took to the skies and all eyes will now be on

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Air France launches business class service on domestic network

Airlines & Routes

Air France is extending its business class service to customers on its domestic network, on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Paris-Orly and the French regions, which will also be available on short-haul flights connecting the French regions to international destinations(. With this move upmarket, Business class customers with a connection on a long, medium or

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GE Aviation powers first flight of Boeing 777X

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Boeing completed its first flight of the 777X powered by two GE9X engines on January 25. GE Aviation has been designing and testing the GE9X since 2013, having conducted 72 test flights of the GE9X totaling more than 400 hours on its Boeing 747 flying test bed in Victorville, CA. To date, the GE9X program

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Norwegian implements new hand baggage policy

Airlines & Routes

Norwegian has implemented a new hand baggage policy, starting January 24. “Norwegian’s business model is based on giving our customers freedom of choice and that is also the basis of this new policy. All customers, regardless of ticket type, can bring one underseat bag to be stored under the seat in front of them. If

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CAVU Aerospace receives FAA approval for CAVU Component Repair in Mesa, Arizona

MRO & Production

CAVU Aerospace has received FAA Air Agency Certificate, SR6R638D, for its CAVU Component Repair station based in Mesa, Arizona. With this approval, CAVU Component Repair will have the capability to repair airframe components, accessories and landing gear in accordance with its operation specifications. CAVU’s 80,000 ft² facility is equipped with state-of-the art tooling and machinery.

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