Swiss airline Zimex Aviation and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey have signed an exclusive five-year contract for the maintenance of eight PW124B engines from the Canadian manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney. The engines are installed in ATR 72 aircraft. With this new contract, Zimex Aviation and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey are expanding its partnership further. “On the
STS Component Solutions (STSCS), a division of STS Aviation Group, has announced its new partnership with FW Marsh Energy Services for Aeroderivative Field Service Solutions. FW Marsh is a globally recognized provider of Field Service in the Aeroderivative market with a broad portfolio of capabilities as an OEM approved, ISO 9001/2008 certified, provider of repair
Praxair Surface Technologies (PST) was awarded a long-term contract by leading aero engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Over the 10-year contract, PST will apply its Tribomet abrasive coatings to rotating components in jet engines of wide-body aircraft. The coatings help prevent frictional heating, increase fuel efficiency and extend component life. The project, which will begin in mid-2017,
Brazil’s largest domestic airline, GOL, has reported the use of new cabin and seats technologies to configure its fleet of new Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft and reconfigure its fleet of Boeing 737-800 Next Generation (NG) aircraft, increasing the number of seats by 5%, from current 177 to 186 seats. The new configuration to be completed
Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its Airbus A320 fleet. The selection of AFI KLM E&M came following a call for tenders by CEB in September 2016 for the carrier’s expanding fleet of Airbus passenger jets. The long term contract
West Star Aviation has reported that its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures Manual (PM) Rev. C received FAA approval. West Star is now delegated to accept Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs). The ICA delegated acceptance authority will enable West Star to be in better control of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) schedule. As an FAA-designated ODA,
At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg Lufthansa Technik and Diehl Aerosystems are presenting a completely new development in cabin monuments for the Airbus A320 family that goes by the name of “High-Density Solution”. By combining the aft galley and an accessibly designed dual lavatory facility in a single cabin element, the two companies have
OGMA will produce several structural components for the E-Jets E2, Embraer’s second generation of commercial aircraft. Launched in June 2013, the E2 Program aims to reinforce Embraer’s market leadership in the seats segment up to 130+. Embraer chose OGMA as the supplier of important structural components for the wing and the empennage for the three
HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) reported that the company, in collaboration with Umbra Cuscinetti, has completed its first Boeing 737NG flap ballscrew overhaul for a commercial airline customer in Mainland China. HAECO Component Overhaul is the sole Authorised Repair Station for Umbra’s Boeing 737NG flap ballscrew products in Mainland China. This new achievement marks a significant
Southeast Aerospace, located at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, has announced its partnership with Wisetouch Interiors to provide aircraft interior design, refurbishment, and manufacturing for its diverse customer base. Coupled with Southeast Aerospace’s DER interior design capabilities, the partnership offers a complimentary package for aircraft modifications inside and out. Southeast Aerospace can now offer this high
