The Bedek Aviation Group of Israel Aerospace Industries will open an aircraft conversion site in Mexico City for conversion of Boeing 767-300’s into freighters, to be run by Mexicana MRO Services as Bedek’s sub-contractor. The first aircraft for conversion is expected to be inducted by the end of June. Dozens of Mexicana employees, including structural
Norway-based engine MRO facility Aero Norway AS has been granted Part-145 Approved Maintenance Organization Certificate by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Indonesia. The engine MRO centre is now multi-release FAA, EASA, TCCA, CAAC, GCAA and DGCA Indonesia certified. The certification covers the full spectrum of services offered by CFM authorised repair station Aero
STTS, painting & sealing specialist of airline, military and VIP aircraft, subsidiary of French group Finaero, moves underway with its painting hangar works and contracts ASI at Dubai South. In order to respond to the growing needs of the aerospace industry in terms of painting facilities and to offer customers in the Middle East greater
AJW Technique, based in Montreal, has been granted certification under the Controlled Goods Programs (CGP) of the Canadian Federal Government. The programme, which is administered by the Department of Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), regulates the examination, possession, and transfer in Canada of controlled goods and/or controlled technology. The certification permits AJW Technique
Werner Aero Services has acquired another Embraer E-190, MSN403, as part of its strategic plan to grow its E-Jets business. The company plans to continue investing in E-Jets assets as well as expand its offerings which currently include: engines, nacelles, APUs, component support, pooling access, and repair management. “We are always looking for additional acquisitions
Hawker Pacific has launched a new Live Parts Search portal for customers. The Live Parts Search portal provides customers with direct 24/7 access to Hawker Pacific’s extensive parts inventory warehouses located in Sydney, Darwin and Hong Kong. In addition, the Live Parts Search portal enables comparison of alternative part options, and the ability to request
West Star Aviation has reported that its new dedicated landing gear facility, located in Grand Junction, CO is now officially open for business. The newly re-designed 20,000 ft² facility was acquired by West Star in February of 2017 and will allow West Star to continue supporting Challenger, Hawker, and Embraer Phenom landing gear overhaul and
A new sprayable secondary fuel vapor barrier is in development by PPG that uses ultraviolet (UV) radiation to cure in seconds instead of 24 hours or more and can greatly reduce production cycle times for commercial aircraft manufacturers and subcontractors. The revolutionary PPG eco-friendly sealant uses PERMAPOL polymer technology and is expected to be commercialized
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M (TSM) with two additional MD-83SF freighter conversions. The first MD-83 aircraft (MSN 53288) will commence modification in the beginning of June and will be re-delivered to TSM in September 2017. Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility will perform the modification and maintenance requirements on
Direct Maintenance and Etihad Airways have extended their existing partnership to include Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport as its next support location. Direct Maintenance is now appointed to provide comprehensive and dedicated aircraft line maintenance support at 3 each east-African locations on behalf of Etihad Airways. The National Carrier of the United Arab Emirates is
