J&C Aero, an end-to-end aircraft cabin interior solutions provider, has completed its 700th aircraft branding project while producing and installing livery on two Bombardier CRJ200s operated by Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum. Under the project, Air Nostrum’s livery was produced in-house by J&C Aero’s printing shop and delivered to Air Nostrum Engineering and Maintenance Operations
Heston MRO Europe, an emerging EU-based aviation components and materials supply organisation, has rebranded to Heston Materials. Following the initial establishment two years ago by Heston Aviation Group, Heston MRO Europe has since developed into a mid-size independent components and materials supplier, substantially outpacing the growth of recovering post-COVID aviation markets. The company has established
Lilium Air Mobility (Lilium), producer of the first-ever all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced it has begun work on the assembly of the first of seven fuselages for the seven eVTOL jets that will be used to obtain Lilium Jet type-certification. It is anticipated that the first manned flight for the aircraft
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the leading centre of expertise for Airbus Aircraft Conversions (P2F), as well as lightweight components and cabin systems such as the innovative ‘Airspace L Bins,’ has announced that Lufthansa has become the inaugural Airbus customer to adopt the L Bins. Starting in early 2025, Lufthansa will undergo the retrofitting of 38
Joby Aviation, a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, plans to locate its first scaled aircraft production facility in Dayton, Ohio, the birthplace of aviation. The Wright Brothers, who invented and flew the first powered aircraft, lived and worked in Dayton and opened the first airplane factory in
Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA), the wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik AG, has taken a substantial step towards expansion by inaugurating a new 1,500 m² hangar on September 15. The new building, spanning three levels, is aimed at enhancing the company’s production capabilities and accommodating the increasing demand for engine overhaul. The new facility,
On September 13, AFI KLM E&M opened its new engine shop at its Orly location. The facility is the centrepiece of the “Single Roof” project, the ambition of which is to place AFI KLM E&M at the forefront of industry standards in engine maintenance and to support its positioning on new-generation products such as LEAP
Safran Electrical & Power has signed a collaboration agreement with Cuberg, a subsidiary of the battery manufacturer Northvolt, for industrial, technical and commercial cooperation to jointly develop an aviation energy storage system for future full-electric and hybrid aircraft. Safran Electrical & Power and Cuberg will combine their complementary technologies and expertise to create a high-performance
Coulson Aviation, a world leader in aerial firefighting, has received certification from the Administración Nacional de Aviación Civil (ANAC) of Argentina to perform aircraft maintenance on Argentinian-registered aircraft. Coulson is the only Canadian company to receive ANAC certification for the performance of specialised and non-specialised aircraft maintenance. This certification bolsters support for the Coulson Aviation
MTU Maintenance has officially opened its training centre at its Zhuhai premises in China, on September 11. The central focus of the centre will be the training and education of new recruits in engine maintenance and professional training in disassembly, assembly and repair. It will have the capacity to train up to 100 participants a
