GKN Fokker Services redelivers first Alliance Airlines aircraft as part of heavy maintenance checks deal

March 5, 2021

Fokker Services, a GKN Aerospace company, has redelivered its first Alliance Airlines Fokker 70 aircraft as part of a five-year heavy maintenance checks agreement. The Fokker Services Asia facility now provides base checks for the Australian operator’s fleet of Fokker 70 and Fokker 100 aircraft. This new deal, effective until 2025, builds on Fokker Services Asia’s reputation

Aston Martin and Bombardier to collaborate on custom design services for Bombardier business jets

March 4, 2021

Aston Martin and Bombardier have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on custom design services for Bombardier business jets. The collaboration would give customers the opportunity for a truly unique design experience, with the meeting of the top creative minds from the luxury automotive and private jet industries. Aston Martin and Bombardier are

Inter-Tec Group opens new European business in Sligo, Ireland

March 4, 2021

Inter-Tec Group, which offers specialist engineering, design, and analysis solutions across the broad aviation sector, is to open a new European base in Sligo, the Republic of Ireland, complementing its established Prestwick, Scotland home. The new business, Inter-Tec Aero Limited, becomes the principal site of business for EASA approvals. It secured EASA Part 21J Design

Recaro Aircraft Seating enters regional market with Embraer

March 3, 2021

Recaro Aircraft Seating is entering the regional jet market with its first Embraer installation. The BL3710 and SL3710 seats will be retrofitted on the Embraer E190 and line fitted in Brazil on the Embraer E195-E2 for KLM Cityhopper, the regional arm of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. “Expanding into the regional jet market is a tremendous

ATS Texas Pneumatic Systems selected as Honeywell channel partner

March 3, 2021

ATS (Aviation Technical Services) has released that its subsidiary business of Texas Pneumatic Systems (TPS) has been selected by Honeywell to join Honeywell’s global channel partner network. This agreement enables TPS to be listed as a certified Honeywell repair station for select aviation parts, creating a partnership benefiting mutual customers surrounding the repair, overhaul, and

Meggitt awarded contract from Boeing to supply cockpit indicators for 737 MAX

March 2, 2021

Meggitt, a leading international company specializing in high performance components and sub-systems for the aerospace, defense, and selected energy markets, has signed a long-term agreement with Boeing for the supply of cockpit indicators on the 737 MAX. The contract covers a suite of cockpit indicators across all versions of the aircraft. This contract expands Meggitt

CAS purchases new Hydraulics Universal test stand

March 1, 2021

Certified Aviation Services (CAS) has purchased a new Series 920 Universal Independent Dual System Hydraulic test stand. The Series 920 stand is manufactured by A&P Hydraulics based in Landrum, South Carolina. The Series 920 stand features 80gpm, 5,000psi independent dual systems which will be utilized to test hydraulic components such as thrust reverser actuators, servos,

Honeywell expands popular ultraviolet treatment product line

March 1, 2021

Expanding on its popular UV Treatment System for airliners, Honeywell has debuted a new, smaller version of the product that includes a UV wand and portable backpack. Designed to help reduce pathogens found on high-touch surfaces in a quick and low-cost manner, this new device can be easily used in a multitude of transportation options,

West Star Aviation acquires additional hangar space at Chattanooga facility for enhanced Embraer program

February 26, 2021

West Star Aviation has acquired additional hangar space at its Chattanooga, TN (CHA) facility. The additional space will accommodate the growth of the Embraer program while being able to accommodate additional customers with their maintenance and scheduling needs. The Chattanooga location is a one-stop shop for Embraer maintenance, as well as being the only OEM-authorized

Revima reaches agreement with Pratt & Whitney as global authorized repair facility for several APU models

February 23, 2021

Revima, a leading independent APU and landing gear MRO specialist, has reached an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to renew and expand its authorized repair facility agreement on a worldwide basis for a variety of APU models (APS500, APS1000, APS2000 and APS2100) for both commercial and military applications, and for the remaining life of the

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