Airbus Helicopters, in partnership with Babcock, has secured a contract to maintain 48 EC145s operated by the French Ministry of Interior. The 12-year agreement, commencing this year, was inked with the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé), the body responsible for aircraft maintenance within the French government. This contract encompasses the maintenance support for 33
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has been appointed by Air India as the strategic partner for base maintenance (BM) facility development in Bangalore, India. In collaboration with Air India, SIAEC will oversee the planning, construction and operationalisation of Air India’s BM facilities in Bangalore. Expected to be operational by 2026, these facilities will include wide-body and
C&L Aerospace, a subsidiary of the C&L Aviation Group, has inaugurated a new warehouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, slated to be fully operational by July 2024. Positioned strategically between Johannesburg’s two main airports, O. R. Tambo International Airport and Lanseria International Airport, this facility serves as a pivotal shipping hub for customers across the African
JEKTA, the Switzerland-based creator of the PHA-ZE 100 (Passenger Hydro Aircraft – Zero Emission 100) regional amphibious aircraft, has unveiled the debut interiors for its economy-class Traveller and full-executive Corporate cabin configurations. The interiors have been meticulously crafted for passenger comfort, operational durability and utmost elegance, blending elements from the illustrious history and futuristic sophistication
Independent UK MRO, Caerdav, has unveiled a dedicated line maintenance station at Cardiff Wales Airport, initially catering to support ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) operator, Avion Express. The new station will conduct overnight daily and weekly maintenance checks for Avion Express, ensuring the smooth operation of its aircraft throughout the summer 2024 contract with
During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to France, Safran Helicopter Engines, in the presence of CEO Olivier Andriès and GDAT Group Chairman Peter Jiang, has sealed support-by-the-hour contracts with GDAT. These contracts are set to maintain the Makila engines, propelling GDAT’s Airbus H225 helicopter fleet and the Arrano engines empowering GD Helicopter Finance’s (GDHF)
Emirates has revealed plans to completely refurbish another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to encompass 191 aircraft. The initial scheme aimed for 120 aircraft – 67 A380s and 53 777s – to undergo full refurbishment. The Boeing 777 remains the backbone of the Emirates fleet, while the A380 stands
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has initiated a fresh probe into Boeing, this time focusing on inspections concerning its 787 Dreamliner jets. CNN reported that investigators are delving into whether Boeing personnel neglected some quality inspections on its fleet of 787 aircraft, the FAA disclosed on Monday. The investigation aims to ascertain whether the inspections
Pro Star Aviation, has announced the commencement of construction on a new USD$12.4 million, 37,000 square-foot hangar and office complex at the Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford International Airport. The development encompasses a multi-bay aircraft maintenance hangar with a supporting mezzanine, alongside a 17,000-square-foot steel-framed office building. The hangar is designated to operate as a
Lux-Airport and Luxair has marked a significant moment in its collaborative journey with the unveiling of the new Luxair aircraft maintenance hangar. The official ceremony was graced by the presence of Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defence, Mobility, Public Works, Gender Equality, and Diversity, alongside Mrs. Jacqueline Breuer, Mayor of Sandweiler. This new structure, spanning
