Aeronautical Engineers, (AEI) has completed its first B737-800SF freighter conversion with a flat aft pressure bulkhead. “737-800s with flat aft pressure bulkheads represent a small percentage of the entire feedstock, yet AEI’s ability to convert all 737-800-line number aircraft is a huge convenience for our customers, especially leasing customers looking to place their aircraft around
UK aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has revealed plans to increase production rates and to repatriate aircraft production to its historic home in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight. The move is a major change for the British SME which has been manufacturing its aircraft in Eastern Europe since the late 1960s. Britten-Norman will invest in new
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has opened its second test cell, located in Jinwan, at a ceremony with CAAC representatives, local government and representatives from China Southern and MTU Maintenance. Having received CAAC, EASA and FAA approval for PW1100G-JM engines at the beginning of June, the 60,000 lb thrust test cell is now up and running and
Adams Rite Aerospace has extended its exclusive partnership with Wencor as its distributor supporting the commercial aftermarket in Europe, Middle East, the Americas, and Japan through a multi-year agreement. The agreement includes the full range of Adams Rite solutions for the commercial aftermarket including cockpit security, lavatory products, and hardware. Customers will continue buying Adams
Acro Aircraft Seating (Acro) – a leading passenger seat manufacturer for commercial airlines – has been selected to supply Deutsche Aircraft with Series 9 economy-class seats for the D328-family of aircraft, which includes the new D328eco and a retrofit option for the proven D328 turboprop and D328 jet. The new Acro Series 9 seats will
Fokker Services Group (FSG), a global leader in maintenance, modifications, completions and conversions, has selected Aviation Glass as the partner of choice to replace standard inner polycarbonate window lenses with ‘RealGlass’ technology on the Airbus ACJ330 aircraft, a project that is positioning FSG as a real front-runner in the European wide-body completion market. Upon obtaining an
Jet Aviation has completed construction of a new 18,000 ft² hangar at its FBO in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. The company continues to invest in infrastructure across its U.S. FBO network. The completion of Jet Aviation’s Scottsdale hangar brings the total hangar capacity to 88,000 ft². “Scottsdale has grown to be a key location in our
Satair, an Airbus Services company, has signed a multi-year agreement with CTT Systems at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, extending their global exclusive distribution rights for CTT Systems’ A350 humidifier pads and the Cabin Active Humidity Control System for commercial and VIP aircraft. Under the new agreement, Satair becomes the authorised distributor for the
Vallair, the mature asset specialist, has completed the full teardown of two A320s (MSN 2372 and MSN 2393) on behalf of SETNA iO, a global aftermarket aircraft part supplier. The dismantlement process has been co-ordinated at Vallair’s MRO facility in Montpellier, France. Vallair’s intelligent repair management is combined with an integrated supply chain and global
Azerbaijan Airlines has made the decision to install SkyLeather®, a revolutionary, eco-friendly, durable and lightweight 100% water-based material, on three of its A319 and six of its A320 aircraft. The decision marks a significant milestone for AJW Technique Interiors, part of the AJW Group, in its long-standing relationship with Azerbaijan Airlines. Developed in collaboration with
