Lufthansa Technik has performed the first major connectivity modifications on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft of an undisclosed customer. The aircraft were modified at Lufthansa Technik Budapest. The airline customer is currently enlarging its all-Boeing 737 fleet with the newest member of this aircraft family and was looking for a partner to equip the fleet
Lufthansa Technik has set up an Additive Manufacturing (AM) Center with the aim of bundling and expanding the competence and experience the company has gained using this technology in the past. Additive manufacturing is often referred to as 3D printing. In addition to an unrivaled degree of freedom in designing the parts, additive manufacturing produces
MRO service provider SR Technics and FEAM Maintenance/Engineering, a U.S. based MRO leader in aircraft line maintenance services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on joint initiatives aimed at adding value for the current and prospective customers of both companies. In partnering with FEAM, SR Technics will expand its reach from multiple European locations
Bombardier has released that it is increasing its customer service capabilities in the U.S. with a new service center at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The new service center will more than double the company’s current customer service footprint in Florida with new capabilities, including a paint facility for the
Rolls-Royce has welcomed Delta TechOps into its expanded service network as it begins work on its first Trent engine. Delta TechOps began operations as a Trent Authorised Maintenance Centre, with the induction of a Trent 1000 engine module. The 127,000 ft² state-of-the-art facility will also carry out services on the Trent 7000 and Trent XWB.
LORD Corporation, a global diversified technology and manufacturing company, has officially unveiled its new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pont de l’lsère. The 83,000 ft² facility positions LORD for future growth while enabling the company to enhance its customer service. The new center replaces the company’s previous facility in Saint-Vallier, with all 200 employees relocating to
Nycote has signed an exclusive distributor agreement with Pexa, a specialist distributor, for its high-technology surface coatings with the objective of enhancing safety and reducing maintenance costs for major aerospace providers around the globe. Nycote is a global leader in advanced coating technologies that increase asset lifespan, reduce maintenance costs and ensure safety for aircraft
AeroParts & Supply Southwest (APSS) has completed a facility move to an upgraded hangar and shop space located at Dallas Executive Airport (RBD) and is now fully operational. The well-established General Aviation parts, supply and repair company celebrated their grand opening of the facility in early September. The 3,808 ft² facility consists of larger shop
Eirtech Aviation Services have been granted an STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) on B737NG aircraft to install the Honeywell ACARS Mark II+ CMU with all associated wiring changes. This allows aircraft fitted with these units to comply with the EASA Link 2000+ CPDLC mandate which is due in February 2020. This STC is applicable to the
Boeing and its subsidiaries Jeppesen and Aviall have joined with Robotic Skies, a leading commercial unmanned aircraft system (UAS) support services provider, to develop and deliver industry-leading supply chain management and optimization, analytics, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the commercial and civil UAS markets. “Teaming with Boeing will allow both companies to
