General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) has reported that ground tests of the first Do228NXT successfully began last week, marking an important step forward in the development of the new aircraft series. The programme now advances to engine testing, a critical phase in bringing the aircraft to operational readiness. The multirole Do228NXT is powered by two
APOC Aviation (APOC) has acquired a ‘zero cycles since new’ SAFRAN landing gear for the A321 EV, compatible with Airbus’ new engine option (NEO) fleet. The addition reinforces APOC’s position as one of Europe’s leading independent landing gear providers, supporting operators facing imminent overhauls, aircraft-on-ground (AOG) events and other operational requirements. While APOC continues to
ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations (ANEM), the maintenance arm of Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have agreed a further five-year extension to their global maintenance agreement (GMA). The renewal represents another key milestone in one of ATR’s longest-running partnerships. ANEM has been relying on ATR’s maintenance expertise since 1999,
Boeing and Ontic have announced a new distribution agreement at MRO Americas to supply Grimes engine valves to commercial airlines worldwide. The collaboration brings together Boeing Distribution’s extensive global network with Ontic’s expertise in critical aircraft components, including fuel management systems, ensuring operators have consistent access to high-quality valves essential for safe and efficient flight
Safran Helicopter Engines has opened a new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg, Germany. The 3,000m2 site is dedicated to the support, maintenance and repair of helicopter engines, strengthening the company’s ability to meet growing demand in the European helicopter market. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing US$100 million in its Rzeszów facility in Poland to expand production capacity, introduce advanced manufacturing capabilities and meet rising global demand for its commercial and military engines, including the GTF, F135 and F100 programmes. The investment will fund the construction of a new facility dedicated to specialised
Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, has signed a three-year component repair and overhaul agreement with AerFin, an aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts. The agreement covers components supporting the A320 family, A330, E170/E190 and Boeing aircraft,
AerFin has entered into a new partnership with National Air Cargo to support the next phase of its aircraft teardown operations, further strengthening the movement of materials between Marana and Miami. The agreement focuses on delivering a more efficient, integrated logistics flow, ensuring aircraft components are transferred quickly, securely and with the operational oversight required
CFM International and International Airlines Group (IAG) have signed an agreement granting a CFM Premier MRO licence for both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines, strengthening support for one of the industry’s fastest-growing engine families. The deal positions Iberia’s long-established engine maintenance facility at La Muñoza, near Madrid-Barajas Airport, as a key European hub within CFM’s global
The different challenges faced with life limited parts (LLPs) because unlike other engine parts, LLPs cannot be “repaired,” “refurbished,” or “overhauled” to extend their life once they reach their certified limit. With the cost of a jet engine for a commercial aircraft like the CFM LEAP or P&W GTF families running well into eight figures,
