Eve Air Mobility (Eve) and Embraer have made a joint announcement regarding the establishment of Brazil’s inaugural electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOL) production facility. The chosen location for this cutting-edge manufacturing plant is the city of Taubaté, situated in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plan is contingent upon final approval from
Aluminium has been the go-to material for aircraft construction for many years, with continuous improvements in production. However, with the focus now on sustainability and climate-friendly aviation, new solutions are needed. To showcase the revolutionary possibilities in materials and production, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) has collaborated with Premium AEROTEC, Airbus, and Aernnova to develop
Aero Star Aviation has added the Embraer Praetor 500 and 600 to its capabilities and product services. Aero Star is already well established in the industry for its specialised services on Embraer 100 and 300 aircraft. The added services for the Praetor line will provide customers with a one-stop shop for their additional Embraer needs.
Etihad Engineering, one of the world’s leading aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) solutions providers, has completed a six-year heavy maintenance check on the first in a series of Airbus A380 aircraft for its return-to-service after a period of secure ground storage. Preparing the A380 for its return-to-service at its state-of-the-art aviation MRO facility in
Willis Lease Finance Corporation, a major aircraft engine leasing company, has unveiled an innovative endeavour to develop and produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) using Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology. In collaboration with its subsidiary, Willis Sustainable Fuels (UK) Limited, as well as financial and strategic partners, the company is making significant strides towards establishing a new SAF
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will reduce cargo customers’ supply chain Scope 3 emissions by partnering with Kuehne+Nagel, who will part-fund IAG’s purchase of six million litres of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in 2023. The SAF, which will be certified by ISCC (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) and produced from
AAR CORP., has signed an agreement with United Airlines (United) to extend its existing airframe MRO services relationship through 2030 and expand its heavy maintenance commitments. Under this agreement, AAR has committed to growing its dedicated airframe narrow-body capacity to provide United Airlines a minimum of ten lines of maintenance support across AAR’s Miami, Florida
US-Bangla Airlines, the prominent Bangladeshi carrier, and ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, have jointly announced the signing of a global maintenance agreement (GMA) aimed at enhancing the airline’s maintenance efficiency and bolstering the reliability of its fleet, which consists of eight ATR 72-600s. This comprehensive pay-by-the-hour contract spans five years and covers repair, overhaul and
MTU Maintenance, a global market leader in customised MRO solutions for aero engines, has completed its 4000th shop visit at its Zhuhai location. This sets yet another milestone for 2023, after the official opening of a brand-new test cell last month. MTU Maintenance redelivered a LEAP-1A engine, a product of CFM International, a 50/50 joint company
AJW Group has signed multiple Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) support contracts with Azerbaijan Airlines. These contracts solidify the long-standing relationship between AJW Group and the flag carrier of Azerbaijan, as AJW Group will provide comprehensive support for Azerbaijan Airlines’ fleet of A320ceo, A320neo and B767 aircraft. AJW’s dynamic maintenance programme ensures optimal aircraft performance, leaner processes and
