Heike Tamm

Los Angeles, California

FAA tests Starlink as part of air traffic control upgrade

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is testing multiple technologies, including Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service, as part of efforts to modernise the country’s ageing air traffic control system, according to Reuters. The FAA clarified on Wednesday, February 5, that no final decisions have been made regarding the deployment of any particular technology. The current […]

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FL Technics joins ALTA and expands MRO network in Latin America

The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has welcomed FL Technics as a new member. FL Technics is a globally recognised company providing aircraft MRO services, including base and line maintenance, engine repair services, technical training, continuous airworthiness and design engineering solutions, as well as parts trading, asset management, and aerospace logistics services.

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Dedienne Aerospace has renewed its CFM LEAP Tooling License © Dedienne Aerospace

Dedienne Aerospace renews LEAP tooling licence

Dedienne Aerospace and CFM International have renewed their CFM LEAP tooling licence for ten years, reinforcing their strong partnership built on nearly a decade of trust and expertise. Since 2015, Dedienne Aerospace has supported 163 customers worldwide, enhancing their capabilities for CFM engines. The company has supplied high-quality equipment to support the LEAP global MRO

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AAR signs exclusive PW4000 agreement with Chromalloy

AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed an exclusive distribution and license agreement for parts manufacturer approval (PMA) high-pressure turbine blades for PW4000 engine platforms, manufactured by Chromalloy’s subsidiary, BELAC LLC. The multi-year agreement guarantees stock levels for the sought-after T1 blade, ensuring reliable supply

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H125 helicopter

H125 gains FAA certification for single pilot IFR capability

The H125’s single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), paving the way for first deliveries in 2025 from Airbus Helicopters‘ assembly line in Columbus, Mississippi. This new feature, developed in collaboration with Moog’s Genesys Aerosystems, comprises an upgraded cockpit and a new autopilot, along with

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Inauguration ceremony of ITP Aero's advanced manufacturing centre, ADMIRE, in Zamudio (Bizkaia, Spain) © ATP Aero

ITP Aero opens advanced manufacturing centre in Zamudio, Spain

ITP Aero, a global aerospace propulsion company majority-owned by Bain Capital, has officially inaugurated its advanced manufacturing centre, ADMIRE, in Zamudio (Bizkaia, Spain). The company has invested €24 million in this new facility, which will support the development of new materials, complex components and enhanced repair solutions. The centre will also play a key role

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Muirhead has unveiled BioPRO, the first naturally fire-resistant, protein-based aviation biofoam © Muirhead

Muirhead unveils BioPRO® foam

Muirhead, a frontrunner in high-performance aviation leather, has introduced its ground-breaking BioPRO® foam – the world’s first naturally fire-resistant, protein-based aviation biofoam. This patented innovation is produced using hydrolysed collagen, a by-product of Muirhead’s leather manufacturing process. Containing 20% bio-content, the product eliminates harmful substances such as melamine and PFAS (‘forever chemicals’) found in traditional

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