Airbus has designated the Honeywell 131-9A auxiliary power unit as standard equipment for its A320 family of aircraft — it is no longer just a selectable option for airlines. Honeywell’s auxiliary power unit is now recognized as the gold standard for the A320 family that provides significant fuel savings and demonstrated reliability. Honeywell recently shipped
Ameco has finished cabin layout modifications on ten Airbus A330-200s of Air China to cater for the operational requirements in different routes. Starting from last September, Ameco in its Beijing facility carried out the work in aircraft scheduled C-check layover. After modification, the aircraft can be quickly converted from different cabin layout to meet the
STS Component Solutions (STSCS), a division of STS Aviation Group, 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 services,
Thales has been selected by AirAsia for the equipment of avionics systems on their new fleet of 304 A320neos. The contract will also include a long-term Repair-By-The-Hour support agreement. Deliveries of the aircraft started in October 2016. Thales will equip the 304 single-aisles with its Flight Management System (FMS)1, the navigation solution of choice for
As of March 2017, HAITEC now offers line maintenance support at Germany’s largest airport in Frankfurt/Main. The planning and opening of new Line Maintenance stations is a key element of HAITEC’s growth strategy. Headquartered at Hahn Airport and one of Europe’s largest aircraft maintenance organizations with 22.000 m² hangar space and currently more than 400
AAR, a global leader in aviation aftermarket services, has signed an agreement with India’s largest airline IndiGo, to provide support for landing gear overhaul services. The contract includes up to 49 full ship sets of A320 landing gear, as well as assemblies and subassemblies, for the next five years. The agreement expands AAR Landing Gear
Aero Star Aviation, a Dallas-based MRO focusing on the maintenance and repair of Embraer aircraft, announced an investment in Embraer Phenom specific tooling. The significant investment of over US$125,000.00 further enhances Aero Star’s range of service on Phenom aircraft. The tooling will bring more services and capabilities in-house and equates to increased convenience and lower
SevenJet Private Travel (SJPT), a leader in aircraft sales and acquisitions, is now offering light maintenance, inspections and other services for multiple aircraft, including the Piaggio Avanti, Citations, Beechjets, and more at its Clearwater, Florida facility. The company’s west-Florida location is a convenient option for operators with AOGs at the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and
Henkel has been selected by aerospace manufacturer Textron Aviation to provide its new high-impact surfacing film to help protect composite components against lightning strikes; used in the manufacturing of several of its leading turboprop and business jet products. This innovative film adhesive produces a 30% weight savings compared to other surfacing films, is resistant to
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, has concluded an exclusive long-term repair and overhaul agreement with Lufthansa Technik for the V2500 engines powering its Airbus A320 fleet. Peter Foster, President and CEO, signed the corresponding contract. Lufthansa Technik will provide the full range of engine repair and overhaul services, including warranty management and spare
