Heike Tamm

Draken Europe and Collins Aerospace collaborate on next-generation air combat training systems

Draken Europe and Collins Aerospace have signed an agreement that will introduce Collins Aerospace’s Joint Secure Air combat training System (JSAS) for use with Draken’s Falcon 20 fleet in support of operational readiness training for the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy. The solution is comprised of aircraft-mounted JSAS pods plus a ground station, built […]

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American Airlines Cargo names new Vice President Operations

American Airlines Cargo has announced the appointment of Sam Mendenhall to Vice President, Operations. The appointment follows the retirement of former Operations leader David Vance after an impressive 34-year career at American Airlines. Mendenhall joins the cargo team with 22 years of experience at American, where he most recently led the organization responsible for all

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Southwest Airlines

FAA demands operators of 9,315 Boeing 737 jets to check for switch failures

Just two months after an electrical fault was discovered on a number of Boeing 737 jets, the FAA has now issued a directive for the operators of 9,300 of the jets, including 2,502 U.S.-registered ones, to perform repetitive tests on two cabin altitude pressure switches. Back in 2012, 737s were fitted with one pressure switch.

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Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen named new Head of Operations Planning and Steering at SWISS

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has appointed Martin Apsel-von zur Gathen as its new Head of Operations Planning and Steering. In his new capacity, which he will assume on August 1, Apsel-von zur Gathen will be responsible for the planning and the day-to-day management of efficient and reliable flight operations, and will report directly to

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TOPCAST acquires Shanghai AML Aviation Technologies to bolster mainland China MRO Service burgeoning growth

Topcast Aviation Supplies (TOPCAST), a global leader in aircraft parts distribution and MRO services, has completed the acquisition of AML Aviation Technologies (AML), a Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)-approved aircraft components maintenance company located in Shanghai.  AML was established by Aviation Industry Corporation of China in 2002. With diverse testing facilities and repair capabilities,

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First Aviation announces expansion of S-70 Blackhawk rotor blade capability

Piedmont Propulsion Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services, has received an amendment to its Limited Airframe Rating with S-70 capabilities from the FAA, enabling the company to perform all maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for S-70 / UH-60 Blackhawk main rotor blades.  This capability adds to Piedmont Propulsion’s existing approvals to

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Sidney Airport Holdings rejects US$16.6bn offer from Sydney Aviation Alliance

The board of Sydney Airport Holdings has opted to reject last week’s offer of US$16.6 billion for Sydney Airport, which represented a 42% premium on the pandemic-affected value of the company. The offer came from the Sydney Aviation Alliance, a consortium comprising IFM Investors, QSuper, and Global Infrastructure Partners. Sydney Airport Holdings said on Thursday

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