Dowty Propellers, a leading manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems for both civil and military applications, has announced approvals to create a new facility in the Gloucester area. This follows a fire in February 2015 that destroyed its operating headquarters and blade manufacturing facility. It is expected that the new facility will be operational in 2019.
AJW Group, a market leader in the global management of aircraft spares, has signed an agreement with Aero Contractors, the Nigerian-based airline, to assist in the restructuring and upgrading of their MRO support services. AJW Group will be supporting Aero Contractors with the upgrade of its MRO services to C check capabilities for Boeing 737
AAR has opened a parts warehouse in Shanghai. The new supply chain hub was established to expedite the delivery of crucial aircraft components to operators and MROs in China. AAR’s Shanghai warehouse will stock factory-new airframe and engine components from OEMs including Eaton, Unison, UTAS, Meggitt and Lord, fulfilling the needs of just about every
Vector Aerospace, a global independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has successfully completed its first full engine overhaul on the Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A-140 turboprop engine at its facility in South Africa. The PT6A-140 engine powers the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX, and is also offered as an upgrade
Spirit AeroSystems has reported the creation of a 3- and 4-axis machining center of excellence at its McAlester, Okla., facility. The center will accommodate new detailed parts fabrication work in the global aerostructures market, while also supporting current customer contracts. The purchase and installation of new equipment in McAlester includes 18 new machines purchased from
Delta TechOps — Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider business, has entered into a new 12-year, US$750m CF6-80 A/C2 engine maintenance contract with Air Transport Services Group, subsidiaries ABX Air, Air Transport International and Cargo Aircraft Management. The new exclusive deal will support ATSG’s growing fleet of Boeing
Lufthansa Technik AG and Alia – The Royal Jordanian Airlines (Royal Jordanian) have signed a comprehensive agreement about extensive component maintenance services. Within the framework of this Total Component Support (TCS) contract, which is already in effect, Lufthansa Technik supplies components for Royal Jordanian’s twelve A320 aircraft. Spare parts are provided through access to Lufthansa
SR Technics has signed a long-term Integrated Component Services Agreement with Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). The new contract covers the carrier’s growing fleet of B737NG, providing component services, pool access, and a main base kit to ensure optimal support of the airline’s operations. When selecting a new supplier for these critical services, UIA prioritized SR
As of, July 2017, COOPESA, Costa Rica started operations of a seventh bay. The new portable bay will allow Coopesa to increase the capacity of its actual six operating bays. Currently Coopesa has a work force of 625 employees and the capabilities include heavy maintenance and paint works for A320 FAM, Boeing 737CL/NG, Boeing 757
Boeing and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of the airline’s capabilities to serve the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul market in Asia. Boeing anticipates providing technical support and maintenance training to China Airlines to enhance its ability to service Boeing products. In addition, Boeing intends to work
