MRO & Production

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted Lufthansa Technik a so-called Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that officially paves the way for the series modification of two Boeing 777 variants with the fuel-saving AeroSHARK riblet films. Through the STC, the sub fleet-wide roll-out of this sustainability technology, developed jointly by Lufthansa Technik and BASF,

GE Aerospace, a world leader in the provision of jet engines, has signed an agreement with Magnetic Engines, part of the Magnetic Group, to support the company’s on-wing repairs for the CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This form of support benefits OEM customers through its flexibility, enabling turn-around times to be reduced, thus saving on costs.

Lufthansa Technik and the Colombian carrier Avianca have signed a comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS®) contract covering repair and overhaul of components for Avianca’s Boeing 787 fleet. The new contract will provide pool support for up to 16 aircraft in the next nine years solidifying the partnership between the companies that started more than ten

EirTrade Aviation Maintenance has received EASA Part 145 Line Maintenance approval for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families of aircraft at its facility in Ireland West Airport, Knock. The stringent process has taken over 12 months, with the help of the Irish Aviation Authority, to establish the procedures, personnel, facilities, tools and equipment to

As part of its commitment to minimise the environmental impact of air travel, American Airlines (American) has partnered with Safran Landing Systems to upgrade its Boeing 737NG fleet from steel to carbon brakes, representing more than 300 aircraft currently in operation. Lighter than steel brakes, with up to 700 pounds (320 kg) of weight savings

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT) long-term co-operation with Finnair is to continue. The original three-year base maintenance agreement was extended by another three years thanks to the exercised option. CSAT will thus continue to provide base maintenance checks and repairs for the carrier’s Airbus A320-family narrow-body aircraft fleet in Hangar F at Václav Havel Airport Prague,