GE Aerospace and Cargolux, the Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline, have entered into a long-term support agreement for the GE9X powering Cargolux’s new fleet of Boeing 777-8 freighters. The agreement includes a multi-year GE TrueChoice service agreement as well as the order of two spare engines. A TrueChoice services extension has also been agreed for Cargolux’s Boeing
NASA has selected Boeing and its industry team to lead the development and flight testing of a full-scale Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) demonstrator airplane. The technologies demonstrated and tested as part of the sustainable flight demonstrator (SFD) programme will inform future designs and could lead to breakthrough aerodynamics and fuel efficiency gains. When combined with
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Yellowhead Helicopters to support Arriel powering its AS350 and H125 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract formalises a long-term MRO and services agreement supporting 21 engines. The contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Canada, in Mirabel, Quebec, which provides North American customers with support services for
Aero Star Aviation has received certification to be a Mexico AFAC repair station at its Dallas, TX facility. This certification provides safety and certification continuity between the FAA and Mexican aviation authorities. AFAC formulates government policy for the development of aviation in Mexico, oversees training, aviation infrastructure and technical development as well as safety. “This
Irish company Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) is expanding its business and facility in response to growing market demand. With a new building in Shannon’s Free Zone covering 2,000 m² and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the company is increasing its capacity. It will offer new products for CFM56 and V2500 turbine engines powering Boeing 737
Seal Dynamics, a subsidiary of HEICO, has partnered with Crane Aerospace & Electronics to exclusively distribute Crane’s PL Porter brand mechanical seat actuation products to the commercial aerospace aftermarket. Crane products, particularly the PL Porter brand name, are well recognised and respected by airlines around the world. Seal Dynamics’ ability to understand the complexities of
easyJet, Flughafengesellschaft Berlin Brandenburg (FBB) and the Brandenburg state government have celebrated the opening of the easyJet maintenance hangar at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER). The new hangar, which started construction in September 2021, will provide easyJet with the capacity needed to ensure it can operate in the most efficient, safe and competitive way.
Parker Meggitt, a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation, a global leader in motion and control technologies, has announced a partnership with Airbus to develop an energy buffer (eBuffer) in support of the ZEROe aircraft demonstrator. Parker Meggitt is working with Airbus to build energy storage equipment that will support electric propulsion. The eBuffer will
Collins Aerospace is expanding its longstanding support agreement for China Southern’s fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. The extended agreement builds on the existing Dispatch(SM) flight hour support agreement for avionics onboard the airline’s aircraft. Collins Aerospace’s Dispatch avionics service programme provides high availability and maximum reliability at a predictable cost. This contract extension is likely
Iberia Maintenance and HK Express, a fully owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, have signed a long-term contract to maintain 32 V2500 engines powering the low-cost carrier’s Airbus A320ceo and A321ceo fleet. Efficiency improvements, such as the extension of engine repair in-house capability, workscope adjustments to ensure shop visit optimisation and used serviceable material (USM) sourcing
