China Airlines and its low-cost subsidiary Tigerair Taiwan have signed long-term contracts for Collins’ FlightSense® programme. Under the contracts, Collins will provide engine accessory repair services for China Airlines’ fleet of 25 A321neo aircraft and engine accessory repair and spares support for Tigerair Taiwan’s fleet of 15 A320neo aircraft. The fleets are powered by Pratt
Airbus, Air Liquide Korea, Korean Air and Incheon International Airport Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the use of hydrogen at Seoul’s Incheon Airport. The collaboration will also study the development of a Korean domestic airport infrastructure to support the deployment of hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft. This partnership reflects a shared ambition
Aeronautical Support International (ASI Aero) has announced that they will start dismantling one Boeing 737NG this month. This 737NG marks the second Boeing 737NG ASI Aero has dismantled in the last two months. Material from this aircraft will be sent for repair and overhaul direct from the disassembly location to repair facilities and will be
In a major milestone, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has completed the conversion of the 100th B767-300 aircraft. This achievement highlights IAI’s leading role in the cargo conversion industry for over four decades and is a testament to IAI’s advanced capabilities, robust pace and expanding capacity to provide customers worldwide with the most optimal freighter solution.
Vertical Aerospace (Vertical) has announced a joint development programme with Italian aerospace, defence and security specialist Leonardo to design, test, manufacture and supply the carbon composite fuselage for the Vertical VX4 electric aircraft. The two companies will concentrate on optimising composite structures, modular design, systems installation and structural testing for the co-development of the aircraft’s
WestJet has awarded its CFM56-7B engine maintenance programme to Lufthansa Technik. The agreement provides WestJet with access to a wide range of services including overhaul capabilities and on-site maintenance support. Under a separate agreement, Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with FTAI Aviation to provide access to CFM56 modules and material to support this maintenance programme. An
AAR, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has extended its component MRO contract with International Aerospace Management Company (IAMCO), which is responsible for depot-level maintenance for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) E-3A AWACS aircraft fleet, for another ten years. The services will be performed at AAR’s
A new type of large, fully-composite, linerless cryogenic fuel tank, designed and manufactured by Boeing, has passed a critical series of tests at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center at the end of 2021. The successful test campaign proves the new technology is mature, safe and ready for use in aerospace vehicles. The 4.3-meter (14 foot)
SCHROTH Safety Products, a manufacturer of innovative occupant protection and restraint systems for customised applications in aerospace, defense and motorsport, has opened its new Americas headquarters corporate office and manufacturing facility. The nearly 35,000 ft² headquarters, located at 5320 NW 35th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, employs more than 60 individuals that service clients throughout North,
Novaria has selected Wencor as a preferred strategic aftermarket channel partner supporting products for the commercial and defence markets. The agreement includes precision component and specialty hardware products supporting airframe and engine platforms which will boost Wencor’s material solution offerings to the aerospace and defence market segment customers. “We are excited to partner with Novaria
