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Pratt & Whitney, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines welcome second operational GTF MRO facility in Japan

The Pratt & Whitney GTF™ MRO network this week welcomed its second operational facility in Japan and 11th worldwide, with the addition of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines (MHIAEL), part of Japanese Aero Engine Corporation. MHIAEL, a Pratt & Whitney maintenance partner since the Wasp engine and most recently the PW4000 and V2500 engines, have inducted […]

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Pittsburgh International Airport unveils connector bridge and tunnel as next stage of US$1.4 billion renovation

Pittsburgh International Airport has unveiled the designs of a dynamic connector bridge and tunnel from the new landside terminal – now under construction – to the existing airside centre core, a uniquely Pittsburgh gateway for passengers to reach their favourite airside shops, restaurants and, of course, gates. “Pittsburgh is a city with a magnificent entrance

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Safran and Coldstream Helicopters sign SBH® support contract

Coldstream Helicopters (Coldstream) and Safran Helicopter Engines have signed a Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract for Makila engines that power the former’s AS332L1 Super Puma Fleet. The contract formalizes a long-term maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and services agreement which supports Coldstream’s Makila 1A1 engines. The contract will be overseen by Safran Helicopter Engines Canada, in Mirabel,

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West Star Aviation promotes George Laiten to Director of Bombardier Business Development

West Star Aviation (West Star) has announced the promotion of George Laiten to Director of Bombardier Business Development at its East Alton, IL (ALN) facility. Laiten will focus on new business opportunities with customers, vendors and OEMs while collaborating across departments and sites to identify key enhancements and solutions for West Star’s valued customers. Since

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airBaltic to wet lease four aircraft for the summer season 2023

Latvian national airline airBaltic will short-term wet lease four additional aircraft short-term during the summer season of 2023 to meet the increasing passenger demand and ensure a successful performance of planned flights. To support these efforts, a partnership with the leading narrow-body ACMI and charter operator Avion Express has been established, adding the Airbus A320-232 aircraft with 180 seats to the fleet of airBaltic.

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GE Aerospace grants ITP Aero a contract extension to service CT7 engines

GE Aerospace has granted aircraft engine and components manufacturer ITP Aero a service contract extension to conduct MRO services for CT7 engines at its facility in Albacete, Spain.  ITP Aero’s scope of work includes research and development, manufacturing and assembly and testing of aircraft engines, as well as MRO services for a wide range aerospace

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