Sichuan Airlines, an all-Airbus-fleet airline based in Chengdu, has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) and Airbus Real Time Health Monitoring Service (AiRTHM) to provide components and predictive maintenance support securing the highest service level and operations for its new fleet of four A350 XWBs. Sichuan Airlines is to operate the A350 XWBs in the
Honeywell has signed a 15-year Component Service Solutions agreement with Dubai-based Emirates to maintain aftermarket components on the airline’s fleet of Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The technology used in this agreement extends through 2031 and covers comprehensive component repairs and support solutions for Emirates’ fleet, thus reducing grounded aircraft time. Honeywell’s strengths in
Work is starting on the first A380 “six-year” C-check for a third-party customer airline at Airbus’ and Etihad Airways Engineering’s joint A380 MRO Services offering in Abu Dhabi. The aircraft, A380 MSN072 belonging to Lufthansa, arrived at the end of October, and following an initial inspection phase, is getting ready to undergo the heavy check
Lufthansa Technik has been appointed by an undisclosed customer to equip several Boeing 747-8 aircraft with the new broadband Internet solution in the Ka-band frequency range from 2018 onwards. Lufthansa Technik is currently equipping the Airbus A320 Family of the Lufthansa Group with the latest Ka-band satellite technology. In addition, Lufthansa Technik has Supplemental Type
Honeywell has signed Lufthansa Technik as a licensed component repair center and exclusive global asset provider for all Honeywell components and the HGT 1700 APU on Airbus A350 aircraft. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will offer A350 operators around the world an unequaled experience with maintenance, repair and overhaul services for all Honeywell components, including
SilkAir has signed a 15-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement with CFM International to support the LEAP-1B engines that will power its new fleet of 37 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement is valued at $1 billion U.S. at list price and includes a total of 80 engines. SilkAir, which is the
Eirtech Aviation Services have successfully developed a cover solution for the Cargo Loading System (CLS) on A320 Family (A319, A320, A321) aircraft. This solution is currently being supplied to a number of customers globally. The solution is easily installed, available in short lead times and once installed allows for bulk loading of passenger baggage and
C&L Aerospace, in partnership with Securaplane Technologies, a Meggitt PLC Company, has received EASA approval for the Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries for Saab 340 aircraft. In August, both companies announced the battery’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and it’s FAA approval. Now with EASA approval, the battery can be installed on Saab 340 Aircraft
Constant Aviation, a full-service MRO with a nationwide network, has opened its Mesa, Arizona, location with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Located at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the state-of-the-art facility totals 75,000 ft², with 50,000 ft² of hangar space, fully optimized for MRO operations. Constant Aviation appointed Stan Younger to serve as regional
Adams Rite Aerospace (ARA) and MSI Aircraft Maintenance Services International (MSI) have announced the additional repair capability at their Dubai facility to support the A380 lavatory water system. These additional components complement the existing capability in the Dubai facility to support the ARA water systems in the Middle East Region. MSI is an Adams Rite
