Eirtech Aviation Services has received another STC (Supplemental Type Certificate) for the removal of all existing Economy Class passenger seats in the main cabin of the aircraft without replacement to achieve a First Class and Business Class only configuration for limited ferry flights. All other elements in the passenger cabin will remain as is. This
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has reported that the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) has granted approval for the maintenance intervals escalation of the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 aircraft. The line maintenance interval (A-check) is extended to 800 flight hours and the heavy maintenance interval (C-check) at 8,000 flight hours. The maintenance intervals have doubled since the launch
Lufthansa Technik AG has put the first automated steam cleaning system for engine heat exchangers in the world into operation. The system is an in-house development that makes it possible to clean all heat exchangers found in common engine types without the use of chemical cleaning agents. The method has already been classified as patentable
CTT SYSTEMS AB, a market leader of aircraft humidity control systems, has received Cair™ VIP Inflight Humidification system order from Fokker Techniek BV for one Airbus ACJ319neo. Installation will take place during subject green aircraft outfitting project performed by Fokker Techniek BV. The system installation will feature increased humidity in the entire aircraft cabin, which
After several ad-hoc maintenance projects, FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, has signed a long-term joint contract with Lufthansa group companies (network and point-to-point airlines) for MRO services. The first aircraft is scheduled for maintenance at the beginning of October 2018 in Vilnius (Lithuania) and will be followed
Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha), the joint venture between the Chinese company LAMC (AVIC Landing Gear Advanced Manufacturing Corp.) and German-based Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH delivered the first C919 landing gear system which has been assembled in China to its air framer customer COMAC. The assembly line for the landing gear of the C919 at Liebherr LAMC
Universal Avionics (UA) has announced the first SBAS-Flight Management System (FMS) upgrade for the ATR 42-500 type. The operator, First Air, also performed the engineering design, certification, and installation for their fleet renewal. Six First Air ATR 42-500 aircraft have each received dual UA UNS-1Fw SBAS-FMSs and a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS). First Air’s
Täby Air Maintenance, TAM, is seeking approval for a Part 21 Design Organisation, thus aiming to further enhance services to operators of the worldwide fleet of Saab 340 and Saab 2000 airliners. Plans call for a spring 2019 full design approval. “We constantly strive to provide operators with a seamless service, and with full in-house
Rotable Repairs, one of UK’s leading providers of Wheel and Brake MRO services looks to expand its capacity and offering within the UK due to continued growth and customer requirement. The Aircraft Wheel & Brake Specialist will soon be relocating both the office and workshop environment under one roof within a new and improved 49,000
Global aftermarket solutions company AAR will provide full power-by-the-hour (PBH) support of Air New Zealand’s A320 fleet under a long-term agreement. The contract covers a total of 48 aircraft including 30 A320ceos and 18 A320neos. This is the latest example of the deepening relationship between AAR and Air New Zealand, the nation’s flag carrier airline.
