Volo Aero MRO an FAA and EASA certified precision machining solutions provider is increasing its inhouse inspection capabilities by the addition of a new Axiom too CNC CMM. This increased capability will enable Volo Aero MRO to support its recently awarded OEM contract for component repair. With its emphasis of delivering capability and capacity that
Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT) will perform passenger-to-freighter conversions for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) program. Under the agreement, EGAT, an award-winning aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Taiwan, will modify and convert 767-300BCFs. The first airplane converted at the facility will redeliver in 2018. Boeing has received 27 firm orders from customers
Arconic (ARNC) has entered into two agreements to supply Airbus 3D printed metal parts for the airplane maker’s commercial aircraft. Arconic will supply 3D printed components made from high temperature nickel superalloys, and 3D printed titanium airframe parts under two separate agreements. Arconic will supply 3D printed ducting components made of high-temperature nickel superalloys for
Tempus Jets, an authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center serving the southwest United States, has been awarded a Part 145 Repair Station Certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA 145 Certification is a stringent review of maintenance controls and procedures. The certification demonstrates Tempus Jets’ competence with quality, safety, efficiency, training and technical
MENA Technics WLL, a subsidiary maintenance organization of MENA Aerospace has announced a new strategic alliance with Inter-Tec a leading UK based aviation design, analysis, certification, problem- solving and training specialist serving clients around the world. The purpose of the alliance is to deliver precision engineering design capabilities and the capacity to implement and carry
Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL), the engineering division of Monarch, has secured a contract with Cygnus Air to provide C check maintenance for its Boeing 757 Freighter aircraft. Monarch Aircraft Engineering’s highly skilled aircraft engineers will carry out C Check maintenance for the Madrid based cargo airline which will include insulation blanket modification for the
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is continuing to progress with its TaxiBot, the semi-robotic pilot-controlled vehicle for dispatch towing. Certification tests on an Airbus 320neo were completed successfully at Airbus facilities in Toulouse, France on December 8th, 2016. The TaxiBot reached its maximum speed of 23 knots, performed multiple turns at different speeds and tight turns
Boeing teammates in North Charleston, S.C., started final assembly of the first 787-10 Dreamliner, marking yet another on-time milestone for the development program. The first 787-10 will cycle through Boeing South Carolina’s Final Assembly facility as all major sections are joined, interior and exterior components completed, power turned on and production tests begin. The first
TAG Farnborough Maintenance Services (TFMS) in conjunction with Zodiac VIP Business Aircraft Interiors (ZBAI), is now able to provide improved business aircraft interiors capabilities. Services range from smart repairs to discreet cabinet refurbishments and minor interior modifications. The range of products extends to furniture, carpets, seats and cabin periphery. “Developing our repair capabilities on aircraft
Global supply chain provider Pattonair has secured a new contract with Siemens Canada Limited and Industrial Turbine Company Limited. This is an extension of an existing relationship and continues Pattonair’s affiliation for a further 10 years. The contract is for the provision of C Class parts for the Industrial RB211 and the Industrial Trent engines,
