MTU Aero Engines in Munich has completed the first development turbine center frame (TCF for short) to go into the GE9X engine. “In this engine program, we are not only responsible for the manufacture of the TCF, but also assumed responsibility for its development right from the outset,” explained Dr. Jörg Henne, Senior Vice President
TP Aerospace reported that it has signed multiple new support contracts with the following airlines: DHL Aviation, a cargo airline based in Bahrain, has awarded TP Aerospace Leasing a long-term Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) Program in support of its current and planned B767 fleet. Rayani Air, a brand new full-service carrier based
FAI Asset Management GmbH has reported that it will be breaking ground for its third hangar at Albrecht Dürer Airport in Nuremberg in June of this year. The new hangar, which represents an investment of €6m, will increase FAI’s hangar floor space by another 4,500m², bringing the total size of the FAI facility to 13,500m².
GAMECO has reported that it completed the 100th C-checks on a FedEx aircraft. At the same time the re-delivery of N722FD to FedEx marks also the first time that GAMECO reaches this milestone of 100 C-Checks for a single customer other than China Southern Airlines. It was just in 2008, when GAMECO signed the A300/A310
HAECO Xiamen has carried out a landmark 120th Passenger-to-Freighter (PTF) conversion for the HAECO Group, delivering a Boeing 757-200PCF to Chinese freight carrier, SF Airlines. As the world’s first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider to conduct a 747-400BCF conversion, HAECO Xiamen is an industry leader in the field and a centre of excellence
The industry’s first three installations of Future Aircraft Navigation Systems (FANS) in Bombardier Challenger 604s by Jet Aviation St. Louis are complete, with three more already scheduled. The installations are possible after Jet Aviation St. Louis received FAA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). Jet Aviation St. Louis teamed with Rockwell Collins to develop
Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (AA) today announced a long-term supply agreement with Boeing for multi-material aerospace parts. Under this agreement, Alcoa will supply components for the 777X—Boeing’s newest commercial airplane—the 737 MAX—scheduled for first delivery in 2017—and the 787 Dreamliner. The deal draws on capabilities gained through the Firth Rixson acquisition and the Company’s new
Spairliners GmbH, a global leader in aircraft component care has achieved ISO 9001 certification for providing aircraft component provisioning, services and pooling solutions. The company is already known for providing services and aircraft components which are certified to the highest safety and standards. For Spairliners, this certification is an important step that assures their customers
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Norwegian. The agreement, which commenced on January 11th, 2016 will see MAEL’s highly experienced engineering team provide a full suite of line maintenance services for the low-cost airline’s Boeing 737NG operation. The ongoing contract will support up to nine aircraft at London
HAECO Cabin Solutions announced that Cathay Pacific Airways will become the launch customer for its new Vector Y+TM economy class passenger seat on Cathay’s A350-1000 aircraft. The new seat, designed for long-haul operations, is the latest model from the Vector seat platform featuring carbon fiber construction, recline with seat pan articulation and industry-leading living space.
