Painting of the first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has been completed and the aircraft rolled-out from the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse, France, in the airline’s livery. The aircraft is now set to move to the next stages of production, including the installation of engines and cabin furnishing, before starting ground and
SR Technics has signed an engine maintenance contract with Pakistan’s second largest airline, Airblue Limited. Worth over US$30m, the agreement runs until 2022 and covers the maintenance and overhaul of the CFM56-5B engines used on Airblue’s Airbus A320 fleet. This new agreement builds on the success of a seven-year contract between the two companies for
Eastman Aviation Solutions has been selected by Cathay Pacific Group for a main engine oil fleet conversion, exclusively utilizing Eastman Turbo Oil 2197 as the main engine oil fleet-wide. Cathay Pacific Airways recently reviewed their main engine oil requirements and benefits in anticipation of planned Airbus A350 deliveries as part of fleet expansion and modernization.
The first Lockheed Martin LM-100J commercial freighter aircraft has reached major production assembly milestones at Aeronautics sites located Marietta, GA.; Meridian, Mississippi; and Clarksburg, West Virginia. Wing production has begun in Marietta, which is home to the C-130J Super Hercules final assembly line. Other structural parts are in production at the Meridian and Clarksburg facilities.
Lincad, a leader in the design and manufacture of bespoke batteries, chargers and power management systems, will offer a solution to any organisation needing to transport lithium-ion batteries under the new regulations introduced by IATA. From April 1st 2016, certain lithium-ion batteries (UN3480, PI 965) are prohibited as cargo on passenger aircraft and must therefore
Avtrade has continued its strong start to 2016 by increasing its Power-by-the-Hour support to Aircraft around the world. In the first quarter of 2016, Avtrade continued to expand support throughout the Asia region by signing a new component support contract with an established Thai operator; within the framework of this contract, Avtrade will provide support
Satair Group’s support in the Americas is being enhanced with the opening of a new state-of-the-art support facility in Miami on April 19th, 2016. Located just seventeen miles and 20 minutes from Miami International Airport, the 25000 ft² multi-million dollar building is four times the size of the previous facility. The new facility will host
Fokker Services released that CityJet, located in Dublin Ireland, has decided to enter into a long term ABACUS program for its fleet of 8 CRJ900 aircraft. With this program, CityJet will enjoy the services provided by the ABACUS program for CRJ aircraft. Under this ABACUS program, Fokker Services will provide nose-to-tail PBH component management, lease,
Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) has been chosen by Vietnam Airlines to provide landing gear overhaul services for their A321 jets in a three-year contract covering nine aircraft. Messier-Bugatti-Dowty’s MRO facility in Singapore will provide overhaul services for Vietnam Airlines’ A321 landing gears. The airline had already selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty in 2012 to provide landing gear maintenance services on
Cebu Pacific Air is the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to order the SL3510 seat model from Recaro Aircraft Seating for its 30 new A321neo aircraft. The Philippine carrier is expecting to grow its 56-strong fleet to over 80 aircraft, with an expansion plan that includes orders for 30 new A321neos, between 2017 and
