MRO & Production

Magellan Aerospace has been awarded a follow on contract to provide nose and main landing gear components and kitted assemblies to Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (MBD) for major commercial aircraft customers. Magellan has produced these complex machined components for MBD since 2009. The parts are manufactured in Magellan’s divisions in New York, NY, and Kitchener, ON, which are

Rolls-Royce will invest nearly US$600m to modernize its manufacturing operations in Indianapolis and to conduct technology research, ensuring that Indiana remains a leader in the aerospace industry for decades to come. The modernization plan will enable the company to become more competitive by replacing outdated facilities and accelerating the introduction of new and advanced manufacturing

Lightweight metals leader Alcoa has signed an approximately US$1bn contract with Airbus for high-tech, multi-material aerospace fastening systems. The deal is Alcoa’s largest fastener contract ever with the aircraft manufacturer. Alcoa’s fasteners will be used to assemble some of Airbus’s latest high-growth airplanes, including the A350 XWB, Airbus’ newest commercial airplane, and the A320neo. In

Chromalloy has formed a new joint venture with partner Arabian Qudra – Chromalloy Arabia – to provide the region’s growing energy and aerospace sectors with life-cycle gas turbine engine solutions including component repair, new parts, field services, system upgrades and long term service agreements, in addition to its renown Tiger Monitoring & Diagnostic System. Chromalloy

Vector Aerospace has signed a three-year contract with the Anaheim Police Department to provide MRO support for their Airbus Helicopters AS350B2 components. Vector provides support for Airbus Helicopters AS350, AS355, EC130, EC135, BK117, EC145, BO105, EC 225/H225 and AS332 series helicopters. With approvals for AS350/355 and EC130 airframe, engines, dynamic components and avionics MRO, Vector

Jet Aviation Basel delivered a brand new ACJ A340-600 that it outfitted with a VIP cabin interior for an undisclosed client in Europe. This is the 18th Airbus delivery from the Basel Completions Center since 1999. Equipped to carry up to 121 passengers in comfort and style, the ACJ A340-600 features a forward galley, dining