Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a support-by-the-hour contract with DRF Luftrettung for the engines propelling its H145 helicopter fleet. This SBH® contract encompasses in-service support and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) for over 90 Arriel 2E engines. DRF Luftrettung stands as one of Europe’s largest users of the Arriel engine. The management of this contract
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) and TAAG Angola Airlines E.P., the national carrier of Angola, have sealed a six-year Fleet Management™ Program (FMP) agreement. This arrangement encompasses engine maintenance services for the airline’s PW150A engines, which power its fleet of Dash 8-400 regional turboprops. Notably, the agreement empowers Pratt & Whitney to customise coverage to
StandardAero, in collaboration with Augusta Regional Airport (AGS), Augusta Economic Development Authority, and the state of Georgia, has announced the upcoming addition of an 80,500 ft² hangar expansion to its Augusta Business Aviation MRO facility. The construction is expected to be completed in 2025. “The new facility will add over 60% of new space to
Honeywell has been selected by Lilium to supply propulsion unit position sensors for the company’s Lilium Jet. Honeywell designed these sensors, known as “resolvers,” specifically for the needs of the Lilium Jet. The sensors will play a critical role in accurately sensing the engine’s position, ensuring that the jet can safely reach the exact position
IBC Advanced Alloys has announced its strategic shift towards its profitable Copper Alloys division in Franklin, Ind., while ceasing production this summer at its Massachusetts beryllium-aluminium alloy plant due to insufficient long-term demand for cast beryllium-aluminium alloy products. This move is anticipated to bolster free cash flow, enhance gross margins and steer the company towards
In a significant advancement for VoltAero’s Cassio e-aircraft family, the company has commenced certification testing for the five-seat Cassio 330’s parallel electric-hybrid powertrain. The powertrain, mounted on a ground-based test bench, incorporates crucial components for the series production of Cassio 330s: Safran Electrical & Power’s ENGINeUS™ 100 smart electric motor and Kawasaki’s four-cylinder high-performance thermal
Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) has achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing its inaugural base maintenance on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The completion of the C-check on LOT Polish Airlines‘ B787-9, registered as SP-LSC, follows closely after last year’s announcement of LTM’s expansion into Boeing’s renowned long-haul wide-body aircraft. Investing several million euros in preparation
During the MRO Americas event, Fokker Services America (a subsidiary of Fokker Services Group, FSG) and HAECO have signed a component service support agreement for a duration of five years. This agreement positions FSG to deliver exceptional component servicing from its global facilities in LaGrange (U.S.A.) and Schiphol (the Netherlands) to HAECO’s inventory technical management
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Safran Aircraft Engines Services Morocco (SAESM), a collaboration between Safran Aircraft Engines and Royal Air Maroc, have unveiled the expansion of its Nouaceur plant near Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport. The two partners also formalised a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the continued growth of the unit, which includes
Aerospace and defence company Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has joined Sharp Technics K (STK) and Incheon International Airport Corporation in a ceremony marking the laying of the cornerstone for a joint Boeing 777 passenger-to-freight conversion facility in Korea. Senior officials and representatives from all three companies were present for the occasion. In collaboration with AerCap,
