GKN Aerospace has been selected as a key supplier on the new Gulfstream G700 business jet that was unveiled at NBAA on October 21. GKN Aerospace is using its leading capability in design and manufacture of business jet empennages and thermoplastic components on the advanced aircraft. The rudder and elevators that are part of the
Certified Aviation Services (CAS) Components, a leading provider of component overhaul, signed a five-year agreement with a major cargo carrier. Out of a competitive pool of approved vendors competing for the service contract, CAS was chosen by the air carrier as its preferred component repair shop. This extensive contract requires full coverage on repair and
Airbus and China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the further development of industrial cooperation. According to the MoU, both sides have agreed to take practical and effective measures for new initiatives regarding both Airbus single-aisle and wide-body aircraft. As part of Airbus’ objective to reach a global A320 Family production rate of 63
StandardAero has received FAA approval for acceptance testing of the Rolls-Royce RB211-535 turbofan engine at its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in San Antonio, Texas. This achievement, which followed a test cell correlation effort undertaken in partnership with the engine manufacturer, marks StandardAero’s attainment of full capability on the RB211-535, in support of the life-of-type
AddQual are now certified by NADCAP for 3-D Structured Light scanning to compliment their AS9100 certification. AddQual provide Development and Qualification services for New and Repair components and are able to assist its customers with high-resolution metrology and, component supply. AddQual create high-definition digital twins of the physical component, which can then be used to
With the geared turbofan (GTF), Pratt & Whitney and MTU Aero Engines are building the most eco-efficient propulsion system currently available in the marketplace. MTU not only contributes key turbine and compressor technologies to this highly advanced family of engines, the company is also responsible for final assembly of one third of the PW1100G-JM geared
GE Aviation has teamed up with BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management to provide the AirVault Asset Transfer System across a fleet of 510 aircraft including Airbus, Boeing and Embraer airplanes used by more than 90 airlines. The implementation is starting this November. Furthermore GE Aviation has signed an agreement with Falko Regional Aircraft to provide
GA Telesis Istanbul has received AS9120 Certification and ASA–100 Accreditation. Since inception, GA Telesis has been committed to exceeding the industry’s standards of operational quality for the distribution of aviation components. The Company continues to set the high-bar for the sector by creating key performance indicators, to ensure execution of maximum quality levels.
West Star has announced its first Aft Canted Bulkhead Modification for a Citation 680 at its East Alton (ALN) facility. Textron Aviation’s Mandatory Service Bulletin (SB680-53-08R2) for the Aft Canted Bulkhead Modification is applicable to both Sovereign (680 S/N 1-349) and Sovereign Plus (680-S/N 500-531). For aircraft with 7000 or more flight hours at the
American Airlines is hiring an additional 165 aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) and support positions in 2019, resulting in more than 1,000 new Tech Ops positions added to the company in 2019. The newest positions will be at the airline’s maintenance base in Tulsa, Oklahoma called, Tech Ops — Tulsa. American has recently announced 400 new
