The D328eco aircraft © Deutsche Aircraft

Akaer to manufacture forward fuselage for new D328eco™ aircraft

March 12, 2024

The Brazilian aerospace and engineering company Akaer has been selected by German OEM Deutsche Aircraft to manufacture the forward fuselage of the D328eco, the sustainable 40-seater turboprop aircraft for the regional aviation market. Akaer will be responsible for the manufacturing of the forward fuselage, including industrialisation, tooling, prototype and related studies. Akaer’s agreement with Deutsche

TJ Trinidad, Vice President - Business Development at ACTSI © ACTSI

ACTSI obtains FAA approval for wheel and tire shop services

March 12, 2024

Aviation Concepts Technical Services Incorporated (ACTSI), has recently completed and obtained FAA approval for wheel and tire shop services (WTSS) under its current Limited Accessory Rating. WTSS offers tire change, tear down and build up with NDT (as required) on 19 different wheel assembly part numbers ranging from Gulfstream models G280, GIV-X (G350/G450), GV-SP (G550),

Rendering of SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft © SkyDrive

SkyDrive initiates production of SKYDRIVE eVTOL aircraft at Suzuki facility

March 11, 2024

Japanese electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer SkyDrive has officially initiated the production of its SKYDRIVE (SD-05) aircraft at the manufacturing plant of Suzuki Motor Corporation in Iwata-city, Shizuoka, Japan. This development marks a significant stride in SkyDrive’s mission to revolutionize urban air mobility. Dedicated to providing safer, more affordable, quieter, and emission-free

Mechanics of the Brisbane facility showing the new certificate from CASA © TP Aerospace

TP Aerospace establishes MRO facility in Brisbane, Australia

March 11, 2024

In March 2023, TP Aerospace embarked on a journey to establish an additional wheel and brake maintenance and warehouse facility in Brisbane, Australia. After the final audit, the new facility is officially open. In January 2024, the facility in Brisbane passed the final audit and received approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The

AerCap has signed a seven-year component sale-and-leaseback agreement with OEMServices © AerCap

AerCap signs component deal with OEMServices

March 8, 2024

AerCap has entered into a seven-year component sale-and-leaseback agreement with OEMServices S.A.S. (OEMServices). This strategic move underscores the ongoing collaboration between the two entities and marks a substantial development in their partnership. As part of this comprehensive agreement, AerCap Materials, an integral arm of AerCap, will provide an extensive inventory of crucial Airbus A220 aircraft

The former Royal Air Maroc operated B737-800 will undergo dismantling for spare parts © Werner Aero

Werner Aero acquires Boeing 737-800 to enhance spare parts inventory

March 7, 2024

Werner Aero has revealed the successful acquisition of one Boeing 737-800 aircraft, msn 28983. Formerly operated by Royal Air Maroc, the aircraft is currently under the custodianship of e-Cube in Wales, where it will undergo dismantling for spare parts. EVP Tony Kondo expressed the company’s satisfaction, stating, “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of

Satair and Joramco have signed a new supply agreement at MRO Middle East in Dubai © Satair

Satair and Joramco extend partnership with new expendables supply agreement

March 7, 2024

Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Joramco, the Amman-based MRO facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), have signed an agreement covering the supply of expendables at MRO Middle East in Dubai, which took place from Tuesday, March 5, to Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The agreement ensures a consistent flow and regional availability

FL Technics LLC UAE upgrades to L5 GCAA approval

March 6, 2024

MRO services provider FL Technics UAE is extending its General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) CAR 145 certification from L4 to L5. This strategic move fortifies FL Technics UAE’s standing as a premier provider of comprehensive aviation maintenance solutions in the Middle East region. By undergoing a rigorous evaluation process and achieving maintenance approval with L5

Joramco and TUI have signed a new maintenance contract covering five B787 aircraft © Joramco

Joramco and TUI sign new maintenance agreement

March 5, 2024

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has reached a new maintenance agreement with TUI, highlighting the ongoing and robust partnership between the two companies. This agreement ensures continued collaboration for the long term. This agreement marks another milestone in the successful collaboration of

Volocopter has received production organisation approval from LBA

Volocopter attains key approval for VoloCity production

March 4, 2024

Volocopter, a trailblazer in urban air mobility (UAM), has announced a pivotal achievement, securing the production organisation approval (POA) extension from the German Federal Aviation Office (Luftfahrtbundesamt or LBA). This endorsement authorises the in-house production of the VoloCity aircraft at Volocopter’s state-of-the-art facilities in Bruchsal, Germany, unveiled in April 2023. In an industry first, Volocopter

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