West Star Aviation announces first aft canted bulkhead modification

West Star has announced its first Aft Canted Bulkhead Modification for a Citation 680 at its East Alton (ALN) facility. Textron Aviation’s Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB680-53-08R2) for the Aft Canted Bulkhead Modification is applicable to both Sovereign (680 S/N 1-349) and Sovereign Plus (680-S/N 500-531). For aircraft with 7000 or more flight hours at the […]

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Qantas finds structural pickle fork cracks in three 737 NG jets – now grounded for repairs

Aircraft & Engines

Qantas has discovered structural cracks in the pickle forks of three of its Boeing 737NGs after a problem was found with the first jet, which had registered just under 27,000 flight cycles, during earlier-than-scheduled heavy maintenance. All three out of 33 jets which were subsequently inspected have now been grounded until essential repairs can be

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The Av8 Group expands overhaul shop and office headquarters in Houston, TX

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The Av8 Group has substantially expanded its primary overhaul shop and office headquarters in Houston, TX to accommodate its growing capabilities as part of an increased effort to deliver more value to its customers. The company added an additional 9,000 ft² to its overhaul shop and office space, bringing the total footprint to 30,000 ft².

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Vietjet orders A321XLR aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Vietnamese carrier Vietjet will add the A321XLR to its fleet, with a firm order for 15 aircraft and the conversion of five A321neo aircraft from its existing backlog. The airline also signed a new training agreement with Airbus Services. This will see Airbus position two new A320 Family full flight simulators at the carrier’s training

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TrueNoord adds US$360 million financing facility to support further portfolio growth

Financial

:TrueNoord has closed a new revolving warehouse finance facility of US$360 million with an uncommitted US$150 million accordion feature. This will be used by the specialist regional aircraft lessor to finance business development and expand its portfolio of 50-150 seat aircraft which includes regional jets and turboprops from Embraer, ATR and deHavilland Canada. The new facility

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Bombardier agrees sale of aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems

Financial, Top Stories

As part of its continued move away from commercial aviation, Bombardier has announced that it is to sell its aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems (Spirit) for US$1 billion in cash and debt. The deal is expected to finalize in the first half of 2020. Spirit will acquire Bombardier’s Belfast plant, another in Morocco and a

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American Airlines to add 165 Tech Ops positions in Tulsa

MRO & Production

American Airlines is hiring an additional 165 aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) and support positions in 2019, resulting in more than 1,000 new Tech Ops positions added to the company in 2019. The newest positions will be at the airline’s maintenance base in Tulsa, Oklahoma called, Tech Ops — Tulsa. American has recently announced 400 new

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Helvetic Airways takes delivery of first E190-E2 jet

Aircraft & Engines

Zurich, Switzerland-based Helvetic Airways officially received its first E190-E2 jet from Embraer. The airline has a contract for a firm order of 12 jets of this model, and purchase rights for a further 12 E190-E2s, with conversion rights to the E195-E2, bringing the total potential order up to 24 E-Jets E2s. This E190-E2 aircraft marks

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AES Global awarded Zero Passenger Configuration STC

MRO & Production

Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES Global), a U.K. and EU aerospace design and certification organisation, has been awarded EASA Supplement Type Certificate (STC) for Zero Passenger Configuration. This latest STC (No.10070986) issued by EASA applies to Boeing 737 and Boeing 757 variant aircraft types and allows the operator and lessors to fly aircraft legally with a

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Air France KLM 3rd-quarter net income down €420 million

Financial

In the third quarter 2019, the Air France-KLM Group posted an operating result of €900 million, down by €165 million compared to last year, impacted by trading environment and fuel bill increase. Net income amounted to €366 million in the third quarter 2019, a decrease of €420 million compared to last year, including non-operating cost

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West Star Aviation announces first aft canted bulkhead modification

Qantas finds structural pickle fork cracks in three 737 NG jets – now grounded for repairs

The Av8 Group expands overhaul shop and office headquarters in Houston, TX

Vietjet orders A321XLR aircraft

TrueNoord adds US$360 million financing facility to support further portfolio growth

Bombardier agrees sale of aerostructures business to Spirit AeroSystems

American Airlines to add 165 Tech Ops positions in Tulsa

Helvetic Airways takes delivery of first E190-E2 jet

AES Global awarded Zero Passenger Configuration STC

Air France KLM 3rd-quarter net income down €420 million

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