EirTrade Aviation, the global aviation asset management and trading company headquartered in Dublin, has invested in tooling to offer complete CFM56-3 teardown capabilities at its new facility in Dublin. This means that the experienced team at EirTrade can now provide the service alongside the CFM56-5A, -5B, -7B, -7BE engine types. Steven Trowell, VP Technical at
DHL Express has announced a significant investment of US$192 million to construct an aircraft maintenance facility at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The purpose of this facility is to support the growth of its expanding fleet at its primary U.S. air hub. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority has given its approval for US$1 million
VoltAero has selected Avidyne for the development and supply of avionics to equip the Cassio 330 in an exclusive agreement, establishing a long-term relationship that includes customised software specifically tailored for the electric-hybrid operations of this clean-sheet design aircraft. The Cassio 330 will be equipped with a glass cockpit incorporating Avidyne’s new-generation Quantum 14-inch displays
Bergen, Norway’s Elfly has chosen Utah-based Electric Power Systems (EP Systems) to provide the battery system for its all-electric ‘Noemi’ seaplane. Noemi stands for ‘no emissions’. The new partnership was announced at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh whereby EP Systems will provide its EPiC battery line for the initial demonstration to incorporate upgradable energy solutions. Elfly
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a prominent supplier of highly engineered components and systems for aerospace and defence, is joining forces with Heart Aerospace, a Swedish electric airplane manufacturer, to collaborate on the development of the Electrical Power Distribution System for Heart’s innovative ES-30 regional electric airplane. The Electrical Power Distribution System plays a crucial role
Supernal LLC, Hyundai Motor Group’s (HMG) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company, has announced the opening of its engineering headquarters in Irvine, California. This is one of three permanent facilities Supernal is opening this year, which include a policy and commercial hub in Washington, D.C., and a primary R&D facility in Fremont, California. With approximately 105,000
Kenya Airways Ltd. and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) have signed a five-year contract regarding the supply of aircraft components for the Kenyan flag carrier’s long-haul fleet. As a result, Kenya Airways’ total of nine Boeing 787-8s will receive the proven Total Component Support (TCS) from the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist until 2028. Access to
Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, marked a momentous occasion on July 20, as it unveiled the inauguration of a US$14 million (£10.9 million) expansion for its additive manufacturing centre in West Des Moines, Iowa. Spanning 9,000 ft², the expansion provides ample space for housing multiple state-of-the-art 3-D metal printers. Notably, the first printer
AELS has recently accomplished the acquisition of a Boeing 737-800 airframe with the invaluable support of PTS Aviation (Standard Aero group). The aircraft landed at Twente Airport in Enschede, the Netherlands, marking the commencement of its disassembly and dismantling by AELS’ proficient team at its dedicated premises. Through the strategic purchase of end-of-life aircraft and
British/American aircraft developer ZeroAvia has announced the successful completion of its first flight test campaign. The series of ten flights which involved a Dornier 228 fitted with the prototype ZA600 engine took place at Cotswold Airport in the UK. The next stage of flight tests will involve cross-country journeys. Currently the aircraft has successfully flown
