Since the LEAP engine program was launched more than a decade ago, CFM has committed to both developing internal capability through CFM Services, as well as working with its partners to expand third-party MRO capability to support the industry’s fastest-growing fleet. The LEAP service model is based on the highly-competitive CFM56 model, which has the […]
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Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transportation, and Tourism (MLITT) has issued Type Certification for the Airbus A350 XWB, enabling the A350 XWB first customer from the country, Japan Airlines, to operate the aircraft. The Type Certification covers the aircraft powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. JAL placed an order for 31 A350 XWBs (18 A350-900s
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Embraer has signed multiple new contracts at MRO Americas this week. Among others a Pool Program Agreement with Air Botswana to support a wide range of repairable components for its E170 aircraft. The multi-year Pool Program Agreement includes full repair coverage for components and parts as well as unlimited access to a large stock of
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Safran Nacelles has been selected by Avianca Holdings S.A. to provide repair services and spares pool resources for engine nacelles that equip the airline’s growing fleet of Airbus A320neo family jetliners, which are powered by CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines. Safran Nacelles’ repair services and spares resources are part of the company’s NacelleLife™ support program,
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Whilst Bombardier is delivering its newest and largest aircraft type to the first customers, Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) is now ready to offer services for the industry’s largest and longest-range aircraft. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) granted Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services the approval to perform Line Maintenance Services at its home base in
BendixKing, a business unit of Honeywell, has unveiled its new AeroVue Touch Integrated Flight Deck at the 2019 AERO Friedrichshafen trade show. This advanced Class III cockpit system includes three smart, high-resolution touchscreen displays that incorporate all required functions into one lightweight, panel-mounted flight deck. The system is easily customisable, allowing aircraft manufacturers to create
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John Peery has been promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles-based Mercury Air Cargo Inc., increasing his responsibilities over all of Mercury Air Cargo’ subsidiaries and affiliates and managing over 1100 employees. “John’s business skills have helped grow Mercury into the largest air cargo handling company at LAX, SFO and SJC. We’re
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Delta CEO Ed Bastian outlined the importance of the airline’s maintenance, repair and overhaul business to its long-term future at the annual MRO Americas conference in Atlanta. The business is expected to generate close to US$1 billion in revenue this year, he said, and is on a path to double that figure over the next
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During this year’s MRO Americas trade-show and conference, CAVU Aerospace announced their intent to develop a component repair station based in Phoenix, Arizona led by industry veteran, Roy Hyde, former President & CEO of a tier one FAA repair station. The announcement confirms CAVU’s commitment to growth and this additional repair offering will further expand
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Airbus shareholders passed all resolutions at its 2019 Annual General Meeting (AGM), including the appointment of Guillaume Faury as an Executive Member of the Board of Directors for three years. At a Board Meeting immediately following the AGM, Guillaume Faury was formally appointed Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing outgoing CEO Tom Enders whose Board
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