Safran Nacelles and Sunclass have announced two multi-year service agreements for the nacelles of the Airbus A320neo-family fleet, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines, and the also A330neo. Under these agreements, the Danish airline will have access to a shared pool of large nacelle components at any time, ensuring prompt availability to address any
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the expansion of its A220 component support to Bulgaria Air. This strategic partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency and ensure optimal service for Bulgaria Air’s A220 fleet. As a renowned provider of comprehensive aviation solutions, AFI KLM E&M is committed to delivering high-quality
Safran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (derived from the European military rotorcraft engine alliance). This newly formed company will be the core of a larger programme that will collaborate with industrial and technological partners from several other European nations. With the
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has entered into a seven-year engine maintenance contract with Olympic Air, a subsidiary of AEGEAN Airlines, based in Greece. The agreement involves the scheduled upkeep of 28 PW127M engines that power the airline’s fleet of 13 ATR passenger aircraft. “We developed a specialised programme that is cost effective for Olympic
A plant operated by Leonardo in Grottaglie, southern Italy, will be closed for four months due to the knock-on effects of the crisis faced by Boeing, according to REUTERS. The Grottaglie facility, located in the Puglia region, had been chosen for the final assembly of the AW609 tilt-rotor aircraft, a significant boost for a site
magniX, the company spearheading the electric aviation revolution, has announced the launch of Samson, its ground-breaking battery line. The Samson batteries are designed specifically for aviation and other industries requiring high levels of performance, safety and reliability. These batteries will be certifiable under aviation regulations while delivering industry-leading energy density, unmatched cycle life and patented
AerFin has signed a ten-year lease agreement with St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading logistics developers and managers, for a new 115,000 ft² facility at St. Modwen Park, Newport, which will serve as the company’s global headquarters from the end of 2024. The facility offers custom-built space for enhanced aviation aftermarket services activities,
GE Aerospace is developing a hybrid electric demonstrator engine with NASA that will integrate electric motor/generators into a high-bypass commercial turbofan to supplement power during different phases of operation. This involves modifying a passport engine with hybrid electric components for testing under NASA’s Hybrid Thermally Efficient Core (HyTEC) project. It is one of several initiatives
TP Aerospace will be providing MRO services to support Croatia Airlines’ requirements for the A220 wheels. The service will primarily be delivered from TP Aerospace’s new flagship facility in Brno, Czech Republic. “Croatia Airlines is happy to announce the widening of our cooperation with TP Aerospace. After five years of successful A320 wheel and brake
Caerdav is set to open a third maintenance line at its St Athan base, alongside making substantial investments to enhance its in-house capabilities. Following extensive remodelling of one of the company’s two hangars to accommodate an additional Boeing 737 or Airbus A320, the new third line will increase Caerdav’s maintenance capacity by 50%. Scheduled to
