Alcoa has entered into an agreement with Airbus to supply 3D-printed titanium fuselage and engine pylon components for Airbus commercial aircraft. Alcoa expects to deliver the first additive manufactured parts to Airbus in mid-2016. Airbus chose to work with Alcoa because of its comprehensive capabilities, from materials science leadership to additive manufacturing and aerospace parts
All Nippon Airways has extended its On-Site Support (OSS) agreement with UTC Aerospace Systems for ANA’s fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. The agreement, valued at more than US$60m, includes total repair and inventory support services for air management, electric power and engine systems. Under the program, UTC Aerospace Systems’ global network provides spare parts,
Eastern Air Lines Group has entered into a five-year agreement to become the iGEAR launch customer for GA Telesis. Under this exclusive program, GA Telesis will provide rotable component flight hour support, nacelle support with SNAP (Strategic Nacelle Access Program), as well as a comprehensive engine maintenance support program. The five-year partnership will cover Eastern’s
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane introduced the new HG Hydrolok seat recline and control device at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016. The new Hydrolok delivers high performance and reliability at an extremely low weight. It boasts a 50% weight savings over traditional hydraulic locks and 20% over gas locks. Ideal for main cabin
Cathay Pacific Airways has selected Airbus to provide Flight Hour Services (FHS) components support for its new fleet of 48 A350 XWBs on order (22 A350-900s plus 26 A350-1000s). The long-term agreement covers guaranteed spare parts availability, maintenance and logistics services at Cathay Pacific’s main base and selected outstations as well as flight simulator support.
When the new Boeing 737 MAX commences regular flight operation as planned next year, Lufthansa Technik will be well prepared to provide technical support for the most recent member of the Boeing 737 family. Backed by its extensive expertise in the introduction of new aircraft types, Lufthansa Technik will provide a full featured product portfolio
SkyWest Airlines selected Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) as the exclusive heavy maintenance provider for their fleet of E175s. Under the contract, EAMS will provide airframe maintenance, modifications and repair services for SkyWest’s Embraer fleet. Centrally located in Nashville, TN, EAMS is a center of excellence for Embraer ERJs and E-Jets heavy maintenance and component
Having recently been approved by Pratt & Whitney as a supplier, Farsound Aviation, a leading end-to-end supply chain solutions provider for the global aerospace industry, is now also a qualified distributor and broker for the aero engine manufacturer. Specialising in the supply of C-Class, B-Class and other fast moving consumable parts to MROs across the
The leading turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and the France-based aircraft seat manufacturer Expliseat signed a buyer-furnished equipment (BFE) agreement for the supply of a new ATR aircraft seat type: the Titanium Seat. The agreement, inked on the occasion of the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, enables ATR’s customers and operators to have a broader choice
GE Aviation, Services unveiled its new TrueChoice suite of engine maintenance offerings for the commercial aviation industry, emphasizing breadth and depth of capabilities and customization across the entire engine lifecycle. “The TrueChoice brand reflects the foundation of our services business,” said Kevin McAllister, President and CEO of GE Aviation, Services. “True represents our commitment to
