Heike Tamm

Textron and NetJets have signed an agreement for up to 1,500 Citation jets

NetJets and Textron Aviation sign massive deal for up to 1,500 Cessna Citation jets

Textron Aviation and NetJets® have announced a record-breaking fleet agreement which includes the option for NetJets to purchase up to 1,500 Cessna Citation business jets over the coming 15 years. This agreement sees NetJets expand its existing fleet agreement, including options for a growing number of aircraft each year. This will enable the company to […]

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LHT has welcomed Maria Cilia and Pat Foley to its European management team

New management appointments at Lufthansa Technik subsidiaries in Europe

At two locations of Lufthansa Technik (LHT) subsidiaries in Europe there have been changes in management. Pat Foley has started as CEO and Managing Director of Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, effective since August 1, and Maria Cilia took over the position as Head of Base Maintenance and CEO Lufthansa Technik Malta on September 1. Starting

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RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator

GKN Aerospace, P&WC collaborate on hybrid-electric flight project

GKN Aerospace has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to collaborate on the development of the high-voltage high-power EWIS for the RTX hybrid-electric flight demonstrator project. The agreement involves the development, construction and installation of the electrical wiring system of the demonstrator, which is targeting a 30% improvement in fuel efficiency and reduced

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AAR has signed a foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation

AAR signs exclusive foreign military distribution agreement with Pall

AAR Corp. has signed an exclusive multi-year foreign military distribution agreement with Pall Corporation. This agreement grants AAR exclusive rights to distribute and market select Pall products to foreign military customers in worldwide territories, with the exception of Japan and South Korea. AAR will plan, stock, and actively promote Pall’s highly engineered filtration products and

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Air Nostrum’s livery was produced in-house by J&C Aero’s paint shop

J&C Aero completes 700th aircraft for livery change

J&C Aero, an end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions provider, has completed its 700th aircraft branding project while producing and installing livery on two Bombardier CRJ200s operated by Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. Under the project, Air Nostrum’s livery was produced in-house by J&C Aero’s printing shop and delivered to Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance Operations

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Heston Materials

Heston MRO Europe rebrands to Heston Materials

Heston MRO Europe, an emerging EU-based aviation components and materials supply organisation, has rebranded to Heston Materials. Following the initial establishment two years ago by Heston Aviation Group, Heston MRO Europe has since developed into a mid-size independent components and materials supplier, substantially outpacing the growth of recovering post-COVID aviation markets. The company has established

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Avinash Singh

GA Telesis promotes Avinash Singh to VP Sales – Asia & Middle East

GA Telesis LLC (GAT) has released that Avinash Singh has been promoted to Vice President of Sales – Asia & Middle East within the GA Telesis Engine Services Group (GATES). Singh’s successful track record, deep understanding of the industry and passion for growth, makes him the ideal leader to spearhead GAT’s growth initiatives in these

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Fuselage assembly will commence at Aciturri’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Spain

Lilium takes huge step closer to type-certification for its eVTOL jet

Lilium Air Mobility (Lilium), producer of the first-ever all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced it has begun work on the assembly of the first of seven fuselages for the seven eVTOL jets that will be used to obtain Lilium Jet type-certification. It is anticipated that the first manned flight for the aircraft

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Mc Cauley's newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series

McCauley’s newest Beechcraft King Air B300 propeller enters service

McCauley Propeller Systems has reported the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tampa Service Centre. The new propeller, which features four aluminium swept blades and a 105-inch diameter, achieved Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification in July

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The Airspace L Bins will provide a 60% increase in cabin luggage storage space

Lufthansa to retrofit A320s with ‘Airspace L Bins’

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the leading centre of expertise for Airbus Aircraft Conversions (P2F), as well as lightweight components and cabin systems such as the innovative ‘Airspace L Bins,’ has announced that Lufthansa has become the inaugural Airbus customer to adopt the L Bins. Starting in early 2025, Lufthansa will undergo the retrofitting of 38

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