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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Embraer to collaborate on technologies and solutions to combat COVID-19

Other News

Embraer has released that it is working in partnership with companies and research centers on technologies that can increase the availability of equipment and solutions to combat COVID-19 in Brazil. The actions, developed jointly with Embraer’s supply chain, include the manufacturing of parts for the ventilator and respirator industry, the replacement of imported components for

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HAECO acquires Jet Engine Solutions

Financial

Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO Group) has acquired Jet Engine Solutions, (JES), an engine MRO based in Dallas, Texas, U.S. JES specializes in quick-turn repairs and lease-returns for commercial aircraft engines. The acquisition of JES forms part of HAECO’s strategy to grow its Global Engine Support business. This includes the opening of a new

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Etihad Cargo deploys cargo-only Boeing 787s to complement freighter fleet

Airlines & Routes

Following the directive issued by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), of the United Arab Emirates to temporarily suspend all passenger services to and from the UAE, Etihad Cargo continues to play a vital role in connecting key cargo markets and ensuring the UAE’s import and

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Cessna SkyCourier starts ground engine tests

Aircraft & Engines

Textron Aviation has successfully completed initial ground engine tests on the prototype Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop, featuring Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines. These ground engine tests verified the functionality of the fuel system and engines, as well as the interface with the avionics and electrical systems. The Cessna SkyCourier program continues to advance

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Babcock joins forces to develop new ventilator solution

MRO & Production

British engineer Babcock International Group (Babcock) has joined forces with a leading medical equipment company to design, manufacture and supply thousands of critical care ventilators for the NHS in response to the Government’s urgent request for help from industry. A team of Babcock engineers and other specialists have worked round the clock to develop a

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FACC scraps dividend and reassess Croatia plans

Financial, Top Stories

FACC, owned by China’s Aviation Industry Corporation, is rapidly reassessing its €33 million (US$36 million) project to build an automated, digitized production complex in Croatia. In addition, the company has opted not to pay a dividend for last year. The situation has come about through the aviation industry’s reaction to the COVID-19 outbreak and, as

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GECAS appoints John Bordeaux as new Chief Investment Officer

People

John Bordeaux has been appointed as GECAS’ Chief Investment Officer. He will take up the role from April 2020. Bordeaux will be responsible for the various teams that are involved in making GECAS’ portfolio and investment decisions, namely Aircraft Trading, Commercial Operations and Portfolio Strategy. Having all these under one leader will ensure that the

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Vortex Aviation Dublin facility receives EASA certification

MRO & Production

Vortex Aviation, a global “On-Wing” turbine engine support company, providing 24/7 AOG support across Europe and neighboring countries, announced that its Dublin facility has received maintenance approval under EASA certification from the competent authorities (IAA) Irish Aviation Authority. Vortex Aviation located in Dublin Ireland, provides engine hospital shop visit maintenance activities to support its global

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London City Airport temporarily suspends commercial and private flights 

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Following the Government’s latest instructions in response to the Coronavirus outbreak, London City Airport has made the decision to temporarily suspend all commercial and private flights from the airport. This will begin today, Wednesday March 25 and is expected to last until the end of April.

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