Heike Tamm

East/West Industries promotes Mike Vetter to Senior Director of Product Development

East/West Industries, a provider of critical lifesaving equipment for the aerospace and defense industry, has promoted Mike Vetter to Senior Director of Product Development. In this newly developed role, Vetter leads the product development and engineering groups, working closely with the sales team to manage and expand East/West’s continued growth.

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StandardAero to provide engine support for Air Senegal’s ATR 72-600 fleet

StandardAero has been selected by Air Senegal to provide a comprehensive range of engine services for its new fleet of ATR 72-600 regional turboprop aircraft.  Under the multi-year contract with the Senegalese flag carrier, StandardAero will provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for Air Senegal’s ATR 72-600s from its OEM-authorized Designated Overhaul Facilities

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Magnetic MRO expands CAMO capabilities to two new wide-bodies

Magnetic MRO, a global provider of Total Technical Care for aircraft operators and lessors, has gained EASA’s approval to offer continuing airworthiness management (CAMO) services on wide-bodies Airbus 330 and Boeing 777, as well as Embraer 145 aircraft type. News about the recently updated CAMO approval certificate that expands Magnetic MRO’s capabilities to two new

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easyJet reported weaker revenue expectations for Q2

Alitalia rescue in jeopardy as easyJet pulls out of negotiations

Having previously been involved in discussions with Italian state rail operator Ferrovie dello Stata, and U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines with a view to creating a consortium ‘rebranding’ of the stricken flag-carrying Italian airline, easyJet announced Monday, March 18, that it is no longer involved in any of the negotiations. Ferrovie dello Strato was conducting

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AAR Mobility Systems receives US$10.8 million order to produce 463L cargo pallets

AAR has been awarded a US$10.8 million order from the U.S. Air Force for the production of 463L cargo pallets. The cargo pallets will be manufactured at AAR’s Mobility Systems business unit in Cadillac, Michigan. The 463L USAF design uses a lightweight balsa wood core that continues to provide unparalleled strength-to-weight performance and reliability. The

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OneWeb secures US$1.25 billion in new funding after successful launch

OneWeb, a global communications company with a mission to bring connectivity to everyone, everywhere, has secured its largest fundraising round to date with the successful raise of US$1.25 billion in new capital. This brings the total funds raised to US$3.4 billion. This round was led by SoftBank Group Corp., Grupo Salinas, Qualcomm Technologies Inc., and

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