Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJet has incorporated HAECO Cabin Solutions’ novel in-seat package stowage systems, allowing cargo to be carried in the passenger cabin of its Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “In our drive to enhance the capabilities of our fleet during these challenging times we have been searching for ways to allow our customers to transport more precious
Saab and Rolls-Royce are undertaking a joint research program into fibre-optic sensing technologies for aerospace propulsion systems. Fibre-optic sensing technologies have the potential to provide a novel solution that acquires multiple measurements such as strain, pressure and temperature along a single wire. Compared to existing technologies, this low-weight integrated solution could offer higher temperature and
AELF FlightService has partnered with Montreal-based Avianor for the conversion of its passenger A330-200s to auxiliary cargo configuration. An aircraft maintenance and cabin integration specialist, Avianor supplied the custom Supplemental Type Certificate (“STC”) conversion kit and parts support for the modifications, in which all passenger seats are removed from the cabin and netted cargo restraints
VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, and Dortmund, Germany-based Dr. Peters Group, an investment fund management firm and lessor with assets in aviation, real estate andshipping, have announced the placement of an Airbus A380-800 aircraft with VAS for tear-own and redistribution of high-market-demand used, serviceable material. Tear-down commenced in
COMAC subsidiary SAMC (Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing Company), AVIC Supply and GKN Aerospace have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for the manufacture of composite and metallic aerostructures in Jingjiang, Jiangsu Province, China. The state-of-the-art, 80,000 m² facility in Jingjiang will be GKN Aerospace’s first aerostructures JV in China. It will offer COMAC, AVIC and Western
Bamboo Airways, the fast-growing new airline in Vietnam, has contracted Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The airline has opted for a long-term partnership, and will enjoy access to high-performance services in component repair, logistics and spare parts access through an on-site
Supersonic aircraft company Aerion, has started development at Aerion Park – the company’s future state-of-the-art global headquarters that will home production of the AS2 business jet from 2023. Aerion Park – which will represent a capital investment of more than US$300m in construction, machinery, and equipment – will bring at least 675 new jobs in
Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Austrian Airlines to overhaul the landing gears of the airline’s 17 Embraer E-Jet E195 aircraft. The first landing gear is expected to arrive end of December 2020, at Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH in Lindenberg (Germany), where the overhaul activities will be performed. The complete landing gear system for the E-Jet E1
International Aero Engines and MTU Maintenance have signed an 11-year PW1100G-JM aftermarket agreement, committing themselves to further investment in the engine’s aftermarket network. The contract covers a significant quantity of shop visits per year, in addition to the existing and substantial commitments to the program. This is a clear and strong signal to the industry
Honeywell has appointed EPCOR (European Pneumatic Component Overhaul and Repair) as the global and sole licensed repair shop for its 331-350 series Auxiliary Power Units (APUs). EPCOR is a fully owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, part of the Air France KLM Group, responsible for repair and overhaul activity for APU
