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Boeing to use 3-D printing capabilities to manufacture face shields

Boeing is taking additional steps to support COVID-19 recovery and relief efforts. The company released that it would begin using its 3-D printing capabilities at several facilities across the United States to manufacture face shields to help protect those who are on the front lines of fighting the virus. Boeing’s initial production goal is to […]

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Airbus deploys new air-bridge flight between Europe and China

Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems, in support of the COVID-19 crisis efforts. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 undergoing conversion as Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), took off on March 26, at 19.15 local time (CET)

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Securing Munich Airport’s future amid the Covid-19 pandemic

Due to the travel restrictions and the drastic reductions in available flights resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, Munich Airport is currently experiencing massive decreases in every area. The number of take-offs and landings declined steadily in March and last week had plummeted to less than 10% of the number counted in the corresponding week in

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Airflow Solutions receives enhanced FAA Op-Specs approval

Airflow Solutions (Tulsa, OK U.S.A.) has received enhanced FAA Op-Specs approval for jet engine maintenance in its expanded 65,000 ft² MRO and Engine Storage and RTF Preservation facility, as well as on-wing field team dispatch authority.  Enhancement was expedited to support capacity requirements for engine inspections, preservation and storage as global pandemic has forced the

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Embraer’s new, enhanced Phenom 300E receives triple-certification

Embraer Executive Jets’ new Phenom 300E was granted its Type Certificate by ANAC (National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil), EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The new Phenom 300E is the most enhanced version of the Phenom 300 series, which was the most delivered business jet series in the

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Airbus adapts wing production amid COVID-19 outbreak

While securing business continuity, Airbus, the world’s largest planemaker, has been taking stringent measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of its workforce during the current COVID-19 outbreak. On Monday, March 23, production resumed in Spain and France after four-day break for deep cleaning and re-evaluation of the situation, while operations in the U.K., U.S.,

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APOC Aviation establishes new dedicated landing gear division

APOC Aviation, the innovative leasing, trading and aircraft part-out specialist, has set up a specialist landing gear division to service a growing number of customers across leading airlines and MROs worldwide.  With several A320 and B737 assets already out on lease or in active exchange programs, the company is seeking equipment for a wide range

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GA Telesis purchases five CF6-80C2B1F engines from Atlas Air

GA Telesis (GAT) has completed the acquisition of five General Electric CF6-80C2B1F engines from Atlas Air for part-out that will be immediately inducted for disassembly. The resulting used serviceable material (USM) will be directed towards GA Telesis’ CF6 airline and MRO customer base, including GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES). These engines will allow for increased

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