AFI KLM E&M and SunExpress Deutschland, a subsidiary of SunExpress, have signed a long-term “Power by the Hour” (PBH) contract covering the CF6-80E1 engines equipping the SunExpress Deutschland’s A330s. In addition to engine maintenance, the contract also covers services in connection with engine availability and on-wing support. The contract marks the first time the two
Tamarack Aerospace has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval from the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) for its ATLAS Active Winglets on the Cessna Citation M2 light jet. With the CJ, CJ1 and CJ1+ certified in December 2015, this brings the total number of Cessna models approved for Tamarack’s ultra-efficient winglets up to four.
HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance was granted the EASA Part-147 approval. “As a certified training organization, HAITEC now provides A320 B1 CFM56 theoretical and practical type training. The training sessions are provided by a team of experts with profound experience in the aviation industry,” explains Frank Rott, CEO of HAITEC. HAITEC received the Part-147 approval just a
SR Technics has signed a five year extension on its maintenance cooperation agreement in Malta with easyJet. The contract will commence October 2016, and SR Technics will perform base and heavy maintenance along with cabin retrofits for easyJet’s narrow-body aircraft in Malta. In parallel, SR Technics will perform a stand-alone line of cabin retrofits over
Precision Aircraft Solutions has completed its third freighter conversion for DHL since May, bringing its DHL total to four for the year so far. The 757-200 aircraft, MSN 29330, will join Precision’s previous two conversions in European Air Transport Leipzig Airline (EAT), the largest of three airlines with dedicated service to the European, Middle Eastern
Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha) of Changsha, Hunan Province (China) has received its certificate of approval according to the AS9100C quality management system standards. This marks a major milestone in the still young history of the company. Liebherr LAMC Aviation (Changsha), the joint venture of Liebherr-Aerospace and Landing-gear Advanced Manufacturing (LAMC), a member of AVIC (Aviation
Bombardier Business Aircraft plans to establish a new, wholly owned Service Centre in the London, United Kingdom area. The Bombardier Service Centre will offer complete tip-to-tail heavy maintenance capabilities, and will complement the Bombardier Business Aircraft Service and Support Network in the United Kingdom. Located at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH), the London Service Centre
EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, announced that it is investing £1.3m to expand its manufacturing facility.The new 18,000 ft² structure is being built at EDM’s headquarters in Manchester to meet the demands of the company’s rapidly increasing order book. The purpose-built facility will house up
RUAG Aviation has completed a 96 month check on a Russian registered Bombardier Challenger 850 fully on schedule and to complete customer satisfaction. The customer experienced maximum transparency and RUAG Aviation’s one-stop shop expertise which were both key contributors to the overall success of the project. The MRO service provider also cites the recently achieved,
Air Lease Corporation (AL) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed John L. Plueger as Chief Executive Officer and President effective July 1, 2016. Steven Udvar-Házy will assume the role of Executive Chairman of the Board on July 1, 2016, a full-time officer role. Mr. Plueger joined ALC as its President and Chief Operating
