Airbus Helicopters has officially opened its new integrated distribution centre in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada. The 21,000 ft² facility is designed to support industrial activities and expand the company’s spare parts storage capabilities, boosting efficiency across operations. The launch of the new centre reflects Airbus Helicopters’ ongoing dedication to Ontario and the wider
ATR and Braathens Regional Airlines (Braathens) have renewed their global maintenance agreement (GMA) for a further five years. The renewed agreement reflects Braathens’ continued confidence in ATR’s expertise and its ability to deliver efficient, high-quality support solutions. Under the extended GMA, the airline will benefit from a comprehensive suite of maintenance services, including access to
N3 Engine Overhaul Services (N3), the joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce for the overhaul and repair of Rolls-Royce Trent engines, has celebrated a key construction-milestone in its ongoing expansion programme. The ceremony marks significant progress on two major elements: the extension of the engine workshop and the expansion of the cleaning facility for
Storm Aviation, a UK-based provider of line, light and base aircraft maintenance and part of the FL Technics Group, has been granted EASA Part 145 approval to carry out base maintenance on Airbus A330 aircraft at its Glasgow-Prestwick (PIK) hangar. The Airbus A330 is among the world’s most popular wide-body aircraft, and this new certification
ZeroAvia has signed a new agreement with RVL Aviation that will see the aviation services provider operate Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft retrofitted with ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric ZA600 powertrain. These zero-emission flights are expected to begin within the British Isles once all required certifications for the engine, aircraft integration, and planned operations are secured, and retrofit and
AMETEK MRO Antavia (Antavia) has announced a global contract extension with De Havilland Canada (DHC) for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of landing gear systems on the CL215, CL215T and CL415 aircraft. This agreement marks the continuation of a long-standing collaboration, further cementing Antavia’s role as a trusted support provider for DHC’s iconic fleet of
PPG has announced a US$380 million investment to build a state-of-the-art aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina. This strategic expansion is aimed at meeting the rising global demand within the aerospace sector and strengthening PPG’s operational capabilities in the region. Set on a 62-acre site, construction of the new 198,000-ft² facility
AerFin has taken an important step forward in its global operations with the successful teardown of a Boeing 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines. This marks the first in a series of Boeing 777 aircraft that the company plans to acquire and dismantle over the next 12 months, as it continues to strengthen its position
Magnetic Engines, a division of the Magnetic Group, has unveiled a new partnership with Group Engine Management GmbH (GEM), a subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG that oversees engine management for airlines within the Lufthansa Group. This cooperation marks an important milestone for Magnetic Engines as it continues to expand its footprint in the global aviation
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a significant five-year support contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) for the continued maintenance and servicing of the EJ200 engines powering the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) fleet of Typhoon fighter aircraft. Known as the Typhoon Engine Support Solution (TESS), the contract ensures the ongoing repair and maintenance of 130
