Avianca, a prominent Colombian airline, has chosen Collins Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for its new fleet of 103 A320neo aircraft over the next 15 years. Collins Aerospace currently equips Avianca’s fleet of A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with wheels and brakes. The brakes feature DURACARB® carbon friction material, offering a longer brake life compared
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of competence for Airbus aircraft conversions (P2F) and lightweight components and cabin systems, is set to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the year. These new upsized overhead bins are designed for Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft. EFW was chosen by Airbus to manufacture
ST Engineering has commenced construction of its third aircraft maintenance hangar at Pensacola International Airport on June 4, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans in Pensacola. The new 167,000 ft² state-of-the-art hangar will feature two bays capable of servicing wide-body aircraft and is projected to contribute an additional 500,000 man-hours annually
Honeywell has named Aero-Dienst as a certified maintenance provider for the HTF7000 turbofan engine nacelle system. This authorisation strengthens Honeywell’s service network in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region, offering operators of HTF7000-powered business jets increased access to qualified maintenance. With this collaboration, Aero-Dienst is officially approved to perform various maintenance tasks
easyJet and SR Technics have finalised an agreement which sees the airline acquire the SR Technics maintenance facility in Malta. The signing ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Dr Robert Abela, was held at the maintenance hangar and signals the handover of the facility to easyJet. easyJet will now undertake heavy maintenance on its growing fleet
The 40-year success story of the Do228 continues in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, with the development of the new Do228 NXT by General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS). This aircraft is set to become the most versatile in its class, thanks to its diverse equipment options and special flight characteristics, making it ideally suited for special missions and
StandardAero’s engine service centre in Gosport, UK, celebrated the induction of the 500th Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PW300 Eagle Service Plan (ESPTM) engine for scheduled maintenance at the facility. The Gosport site has been a P&WC designated overhaul facility (DOF) since 2009. “We are very proud of the Gosport team’s milestone achievement of 500
Turbine Management Solutions, LLC, known as TMSaero and based in Boca Raton, Florida, has received its EASA certification this year, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion efforts. This certification allows TMSaero to extend its acclaimed aviation maintenance services to the European market, further enhancing its ability to serve international clients with high standards
Bucher Group (Bucher), a pioneering provider of aerospace solutions, has announced a collaboration with U.S. airline JetBlue. This partnership aims to enhance JetBlue’s unique cabin features, maintaining its esteemed position in the aviation industry. Under the agreement, Bucher Group will develop and implement a range of innovative enhancements to bring JetBlue’s iconic cabin features to
ATR and Indian regional airline FLY91 have signed a global maintenance agreement (GMA), a significant step towards enhancing reliable and cost-effective regional air travel across India. This extensive agreement includes repair, overhaul, and pooling services of line replaceable units, propeller availability and repair services and engineering and on-site support for FLY91’s expanding fleet of ATR
