HEICO Component Repair Group (Structures Division), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation has been selected as an authorized service center. Under the agreement, HEICO Component Repair will perform modification and repair and overhaul of Embraer 170 and 175 fan cowls and air inlets (Inlet Cowls) by Leonardo S.p.A, the manufacturer of these parts. Vladimir Cervera, VP/GM
IAI’s Bedek Aviation group has concluded the 70th full freighter conversion for Air Transport Services Group. Over the past 25 years the cooperation of the two companies unfolded to encompass a major part of the global P2F conversions market. Bedek performed DC-8 short-to-long duct pylon modifications and JT8 engine overhauls and QEC components and Bedek
HAECO Group’s cabin completion specialist, HAECO Private Jet Solutions (HAECO PJS), has obtained EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Approval (DOA). The approval enables HAECO PJS to approve minor changes and repairs for parts and appliances covering cabin, structures, and electrical systems on private jets and commercial aircraft. HAECO PJS is one of Asia
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced further expansion to the Asia region by opening a new warehouse in Singapore. The operations started at the beginning of November 2018. “The decision to add a warehouse location in Asia enables the company to scale up with customers who
With the recent induction of the first CFM56-5B engine from its Tulsa, Oklahoma facility, American Airlines Group (American) has successfully transitioned, in house, maintenance work previously carried out by the engine’s manufacturer, General Electric Co. The move to bring this work in-house was announced a year ago. In a statement, American said: “Bringing this work
Jetaire has reported that it is nearing completion of the work for the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) of its Invicta™ Reticulated Foam Ignition Mitigation system for the Boeing 777. Jetaire’s Invicta system is a center tank flammability reduction and ignition mitigation method solution, currently FAA-certified for the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, the B737, 737NG,
Boeing and ELG Carbon Fibre have announced a partnership to recycle excess aerospace-grade composite material, which will be used by other companies to make products such as electronic accessories and automotive equipment. The agreement covers excess carbon fiber from 11 Boeing airplane manufacturing sites and will reduce solid waste by more than one million pounds
AAR a global aviation aftermarket leader, has announced the expansion of its commercial aircraft asset management activities by partnering with Napier Park Global Capital (Napier Park) to create a joint venture that will focus on acquiring late life commercial aircraft. AAR has been appointed the sole servicer for the newly formed strategic alliance. Under the
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an amended Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to AerSale® for installation of its AerSafe system on Airbus 319 and 320 aircraft (ST04010NY), in compliance with the Fuel Tank Flammability Reduction (FTFR) rule. This amended STC, originally issued for Airbus 321 aircraft, is in addition to AerSale’s STCs for the
Magnetic MRO, a provider of Total Technical Care, and Poland’s Enter Air, have signed a three-year contract for PBH support for the airline’s 19 Boeing 737-800s. The recently signed agreement includes scheduled and 24/7 ad-hoc supply of components, component repair management, loan, exchange and warranty support services for the carrier’s Boeing 737 NG fleet at
