Rockwell Collins has signed a repair agreement with Airbus SAS to support its fleet of five A300-600ST (Super Transporter) Beluga aircraft. The Beluga fleet is responsible for transporting aircraft parts between Airbus facilities. The agreement includes support for the following Rockwell Collins systems on board the Beluga: Communication systems, including Iridium SATCOM; HF Radio and
Praxair Surface Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Praxair and GE Aviation have announced the formal creation of PG Technologies, LLC, a joint venture. Praxair Surface Technologies and its subsidiary will hold the majority interest in the venture with GE Aviation and its subsidiary holding the remainder. PG Technologies will focus on development, support and
SR Technics has announce the launch of Lease-end Transitioning Services, LETS, a new product developed in cooperation with Aviation Cosmetics Malta an Aircraft painting company under Dutch management. Whether it is a carrier seeking a smooth hand back or a leasing company transitioning the aircraft into its next lease, SR Technics offers this novel set
Volo Aero MRO has received its EASA approval allowing it to issue dual release certificated repairs. Currently Volo Aero MRO provides precision machining and overhaul services to the aerospace industry with greater than 98% on time delivery. The focused capability covers the overhaul of gears, disks, rings and housings for both engine and accessories support
European Pneumatic Component Overhaul and Repair (EPCOR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, has extended a long-term Auxiliary Power Unit service center license agreement with Honeywell. The contract supports the AIR FRANCE KLM group and third-party fleets. As part of the new license, EPCOR will enhance its maintenance, repair
Texas-based aircraft lease-finance specialist Spectre Air Capital announced a significant development in Spectre’s continued rapid growth: An initial order of 15 firm plus rolling options for 737-700 and 737-800 passenger- to-freighter conversions with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and a launch order from Seoul Korea-based Air Incheon for three 737-800 freighters on long-term lease for delivery
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) base in Kaunas, Lithuania. Ryanair is planning to invest around €250,000 into expanding the facilities of its maintenance unit, Kaunas Aircraft Maintenance Services (KAMS), which is located at Kaunas International Airport. According to KAMS’s accountable manager, Karolis Čepukas, a range of new
Spirit AeroSystems has successfully delivered key components to Boeing for the 500th 787 Dreamliner. Spirit builds the 787 forward fuselage and engine pylons at its Wichita, Kan., facility and the wing fixed leading edge and wing moveable leading edge in Tulsa, Okla., and Subang, Malaysia. The company has been delivering these assemblies and components to
The Angolan national airline commissioned Aerotechnic Industries (ATI), AFI KLM E&M and Royal Air Marocs’ 50/50 joint venture, to perform a C Check on one of its Boeing 737 Next Generation. The maintenance Check took place at the ATI site, Mohammed V airport, Casablanca. ATI made a slot available with a very short notice and
Boeing and Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings have signed an order to convert nine 767 passenger airplanes into Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). Four of the orders were previously announced at the Farnborough International Airshow in July, attributed to an unidentified customer. Atlas Air Worldwide, based in Purchase, New York has an all-Boeing fleet.
