Acro Aircraft Seating (Acro) has been awarded a retrofit contract to provide its elegantly versatile Series 9 Fixed Back seats to Electra Airways, the European charter and AMCI airline, part of the Vector Group. The seating for up to fifteen Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft will feature custom-trim and finish, reflecting the airline’s distinctive rich
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a leading lessor of commercial aircraft engines and global provider of aviation services, together with its subsidiary Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, has selected Teesworks in Tees Valley, England, as the intended location for a ground-breaking sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant. This plant will be the first of its kind
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO), a world leader in aircraft seating solutions, was selected as the exclusive seat supplier for LOT Polish Airlines’ (LOT) wide-body fleet through 2030. This award encompasses eight Boeing 787 aircraft and includes the installation of the CL6720, PL3530 and CL3810 seats in business, premium and economy-class, respectively. The delivery of more
Aircraft line maintenance is often viewed as a necessary evil within the aviation industry. While essential for ensuring the safety and airworthiness of aircraft, it’s a process that can disrupt schedules, increase operational costs, and pose logistical challenges for airlines. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of aircraft line maintenance, its critical
Collins Aerospace has announced the inauguration of ‘The Grid,’ a state-of-the-art electric power systems laboratory, representing an investment of US$50 million (£41 million). This cutting-edge facility will serve as a hub for the development and rigorous testing of critical components essential for hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced electric systems. These innovations play an essential role in
Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) has solidified its position as Europe’s centre of excellence for wide-body aircraft overhaul, marking a significant milestone as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. The company is set to expand its services to include base maintenance for Boeing 787 aircraft. With a multimillion-euro investment in training, technical expertise, tooling and materials, LTM
Japan Airlines has revealed its new unique premium-economy, business-class, and first-class seats that are fully customised with Safran seats for 13 Airbus A350s. Japan Airlines will be the first airline to offer the latest technologies from Safran Seats for both first- and business-class suites such as Euphony, Safran Seats’ headset-free sound solution developed in collaboration
VoltAero has marked another important step toward the full-scale production of its Cassio electric-hybrid aircraft family with the ground-breaking of a final-assembly line at Rochefort Airport in the Charente-Maritime department of France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This 2,400 m² facility will serve as the build-up site and delivery centre for VoltAero’s all-new product line of Cassio general aviation/regional
AerFin has bolstered its A320 inventory with the acquisition of three Airbus A320ceo aircraft from Wings Capital Partners. All three aircraft are of manufacturer serial Number (MSN) 5000 and above, making them attractive airframes of their type and class to be parted out worldwide. Gwyn Scourfield of Wings Capital Partners states: “This transaction marks the
The Philippines’ flag carrier PAL and leading MRO provider Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have recently signed a three-year contract regarding the maintenance of eight CFM56-5B engines of the airline’s A320ceo fleet, effective in 2024. In addition to the existing agreements in Total Component Support (TCS) for PAL’s Boeing 777 fleet as well as Base Maintenance Services
