Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to jointly pursue Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program (FAcT) and to create a Canadian joint venture. This partnership between two companies with strong footprints in military pilot training, ensures that the FAcT program will benefit from the expertise and innovation made of two […]
STS Aviation Services (STS) has signed a long-term base maintenance agreement with SmartLynx Airlines (SLX). “We are extremely delighted that SLX has awarded STS a long-term base maintenance contract to support the company’s Airbus A330 Aircraft,” stated Ian Bartholomew, Vice President of Commercial for STS Aviation Services. “As a result of this contract we will
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Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems (Stevens), has promoted Brent Wiggins to Senior Manager of the company’s 24-hour/365-day AOG team. Wiggins brings years of hands-on experience to Stevens, holding positions ranging from technician to director of maintenance with companies such as L-3, Nicholas Air and Wing Aviation Group. He is also well-versed in Part 91,135, and 145 operations.
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Astronics Corporation has received the supplemental type certificate (STC) for its latest cabin network platform, branded as “The Edge™”. The Edge offers airlines, IFE suppliers, MRO’s and system integrators an extremely cost-effective platform for full-featured in-flight entertainment (IFE) with reduced time to market. The Edge takes advantage of a distributed network architecture that utilizes Smart
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The fix for electrical faults on the Boeing 737 MAX that forced over 100 of the jets to be grounded in early April has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Two bulletins with appropriate fixes which received FAA approval have been sent to affected carriers. “After gaining final approvals from the FAA, we
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SAS is resuming its direct route from Oslo to New York on July 3. The Oslo – New York route will start with two weekly round trips, departing from Oslo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and returning on Thursdays and Sundays. SAS will then continuously review a possible increase in frequency based on demand. The route
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The front fuselage of the first Boeing-Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer was joined perfectly with its aft section in less than 30 minutes — a testament to the digital heritage of the U.S. Air Force’s first “eSeries” aircraft and witness to the benefits of model-based engineering and 3-D design. The digital splice was completed
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FLY is reporting a net loss of US$3.4 million for the first quarter of 2021. This compares to net income of US$38.1 million for the same period in 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, FLY recognized US$5.9 million of costs associated with the pending transaction with Carlyle Aviation. Adjusted net loss was US$1.4 million
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SmartLynx Airlines Malta, EU-based specialists in full-service ACMI aircraft leasing solutions, has announced an important addition to its Airbus fleet. Currently operated Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft will be joined by Airbus A330 aircraft type with a goal to become leaders of the long-haul market. The five Airbus A330 aircraft will be modified to zero
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Following a successful start of operations late last year, FL Technics Engine Services, a subsidiary of FL Technics, an MRO organization, has announced the addition of more EASA Part 145 approved services for engine repair and maintenance. In addition to previously available services that include engine external examination, bore blending, engine preservation and storage services,
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