STG Aerospace, a market leader in aftermarket LED cabin lighting solutions, reported that South African regional feeder airline Airlink has awarded them a purchase order to retrofit 12 of their aircraft with their drop-in liTeMood LED lighting system. With the first installations completed in October 2016, Airlink becomes the 12th airline to install STG Aerospace’s
SR Technics has been awarded a ten-year exclusive PbH (power by the hour) contract from Spanish low cost airline Volotea, the airline of mid and small‐sized European cities. In addition to providing engine maintenance, repair and overhaul for the airline’s CFM56-5B fleet, SR Technics will offer in-service and on-wing support. All engine work will be
Avtrade has signed a new deal with aircraft manufacturer Airbus which assigns Avtrade as an approved vendor of Airbus components. This selection means Avtrade can now directly supply Airbus’s extensive portfolio of Flight Hour Service customer’s with the highest quality Airbus components on the market. The move continues a collaborative effort between the two companies
On October 13th Boeing has formally opened a new composite center on its St. Louis campus that will house the company’s largest commercial aviation work statement ever placed at the site. The center is a visible representation of the company’s efforts to diversify and grow its St. Louis-area operations. The 424,000-ft² facility will initially build
MTU Maintenance and their new customer Kenya Airways have concluded negotiations on the contract for the maintenance of the CF34-10E engines used on the airline’s Embraer 190 aircraft, for a period of five years. Kenya Airways is the Republic of Kenya’s national flag carrier and was founded in 1977. Kenya Airways operates a fleet of
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
