Etihad Engineering and Collins Aerospace to establish Nacelle Centre of Excellence

Etihad Engineering and Collins Aerospace have announced plans to establish the Collins Nacelle Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) business at a site within Etihad Engineering’s aviation maintenance centre of excellence located adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Engineering is one of the leading aircraft MRO services providers and a part of ADQ. The company’s […]

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EirTrade Aviation to be the first to disassemble two Boeing 787-8s

MRO & Production

EirTrade Aviation is a Dublin, Ireland-based global aviation asset management and trading company. On February 28, it has announced it is to manage the disassembly and consignment of the first two Boeing B787-8s to be retired from commercial service. The two ten-year-old Dreamliner aircraft will be simultaneously disassembled. The disassembly process will be coordinated in Prestwick,

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Joramco and Emirates ink new maintenance agreement

MRO & Production

Joramco, the Amman-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider has inked a new maintenance deal with Emirates, one of the largest Boeing 777 fleet operators. Under the agreement, Joramco will perform nose-to-tail C-checks and modifications on B777 aircraft from the airline’s fleet. This latest collaboration will commence in March 2023 and will continue until June

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Fraport tests autonomous baggage and cargo tractor

Other News

Fraport AG Ground Services is currently trialling an autonomous baggage and cargo tractor. The electric vehicle will operate on an eight-kilometre-long test route within Frankfurt Airport’s secure area. The aim of the trial, which will take several weeks, is to determine whether and under what conditions an autonomous vehicle can support regular baggage and cargo

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Embraer signs service agreement with Philippine Air Force

Military & Defense

Embraer has signed a service agreement with the Philippine Air Force to support its fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft. This agreement will provide support for more than 200-part numbers of the A-29 Super Tucano. “Staying close to our customers and supporting them in their missions is core to what we do,” said Rinaldo Piubeli

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HAECO Global Engine Support adds eight-bay gantry system to Dallas facility

MRO & Production, Uncategorized

HAECO Global Engine Support a leading engine services provider, has added a new eight-bay gantry system at its Dallas facility. This new development also coincides with the addition of new LEAP-1A/1B tooling to support experienced technicians to perform hospital maintenance level work. By mid-March 2023, the company will perform quick-turn maintenance tasks ranging from top

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SuperJet International continues activities with new UAE shareholder

Financial

SuperJet International (SJI), an Italian aviation company based in Venice, will continue its activities with a new UAE shareholder. Mark AB Capital Investments (Mark AB), based in the United Arab Emirates, and the Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), have signed an agreement which provides for the sale by UAC to Mark AB of its entire

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi growth continues with addition of new A321neos

Aircraft & Engines

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is ramping up operations to meet high-demand and expanding its modern, sustainable fleet. With nine state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft, the airline is driving ambitious growth into new territories with must-see destinations for adventure lovers carrying the flag of ultra-low-cost travel. The additional aircraft will

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Sabre adds Jin Air to comprehensive portfolio

Other News

Sabre has announced a new agreement with Korean low-cost carrier (LCC) Jin Air. The deal will support Jin Air in powering future revenue growth, while enriching content for Sabre-connected travel agents around the world. Under the multi-year agreement, Jin Air will be able to put its offers and fares in front of hundreds of thousands of Sabre-connected travel agents globally, while agencies

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Engine supply chain issues force Indigo and Go First to ground aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

India’s low-cost carrier Indigo and ultra-low-cost carrier Go First have jointly been forced to ground over 50 of their jets. The issue has arisen through a major supply chain problem with their engine provider Pratt & Whitney. According to ANI news agency, the U.S.-based engine manufacture issued a statement outlining the current challenges it was

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