BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is working towards the possible launch of a passenger-to- freighter conversion programme for the Avro RJ jetliner. Building on the experience gained and in-service success of the BAe 146QT (Quiet Trader) freighter of which around 30 aircraft were produced, the business has spent the past year assessing the suitability of the
HAECO Xiamen has completed its first Boeing 777 freighter maintenance check for Lufthansa Cargo AG in June. HAECO Xiamen has worked with Lufthansa Cargo AG for over a decade, providing C-Checks and D-Checks for its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter fleet, to establish a successful business relationship. In the following months, HAECO Xiamen will undertake additional
Magnetic MRO, Estonia headquartered Total Technical Care MRO organization, has signed a long term exclusive partnership agreement with Component OH Services in the USA in order to provide landing gear overhaul and repair services for its customers in Europe, Africa, Russia and Asia. Component OH Services is a landing gear shop that Magnetic MRO has
A Citation CJ3 equipped with Rockwell Collins’ Pro Line Fusion avionics made its flying debut this week following implementation of the system on the business jet with Duncan Aviation. The two companies unveiled the new flight deck upgrade for the CJ3 last fall. The successful test flight originated on August 2. out of Duncan Aviation’s
Vector Aerospace, an independent provider of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has entered into exclusive Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) PT6A engine service agreements with four leading agricultural aviation and aerial firefighting operators in Australia. The four affiliated operators entrusting Vector with their PT6A support are Aerotech Australasia, based in Kent Town, South
Estonia headquartered Magnetic MRO, has opened a new warehouse at Gatwick International Airport, UK; reflecting the continuous expansion of its business and the growing demand from customers. This new facility will allow Magnetic MRO to provide its customers inventory and product availability as well as short shipping times due to the locational advantage of MAC
Cargo conversion company, Pemco World Air Services (PEMCO), has reported the redelivery of its 100th B737-300 converted aircraft, which was modified for SF Airlines, the air cargo division of S.F. Express. The 100th B737-300 conversion marks the 16th -300/-400 PEMCO-converted aircraft (MSN 29068) for SF Airlines with three more planned in 2016.
RUAG Aerostructures and Airbus sealed their cooperation by signing a contract for long-term cooperation at the aviation trade fair in Farnborough. The contract comprises the production of assemblies for the A320 family and the Airbus A330 and includes deliveries over a period of at least five years. RUAG Aerostructures provides the rear fuselage section (“section
Alaska Airlines plans to build a new US$40m airplane maintenance facility at the site of the current Signature Flight Support building on Old International Airport Road. Located on the east side of the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, the new hangar is located about a half mile from Alaska’s existing 37,500-ft² facility. The hangar is
STS Line Maintenance, a division of STS Aviation Group, has opened a new line maintenance station in Nassau and will now provide on-call and scheduled aircraft services to all commercial and regional carriers at every airport throughout the Bahamas. The new line maintenance station is powered by a highly trained Bahamian staff, all of whom
