HR Smith has appointed Avtrade NPS as Authorized Distributor and Representative for the HR Smith Group of Companies (including Techtest and HR Smith (Technical Developments). This appointment allows Avtrade NPS authorization to supply and distribute products designed and manufactured by the H.R. Smith Group of Companies, a leading UK manufacturer of aviation antenna systems, advanced
Ellinair, the Greek airline, has chosen AJW Aviation to provide full power-by-the-hour services for its A320 aircraft. AJW Leasing will also site main base kit at its operational headquarters in Macedonia International Airport in Thessaloniki. Since the company’s launch in 2013, Ellinair has rapidly expanded its route network, connecting mainland Greece and the Greek Islands
Kaman Aerosystems (Kaman) reported that its UK operation has been successful in securing a five-year contract extension on the Gulfstream G280 program for the supply of Ailerons and Winglets to Triumph Aerostructures. This takes the period of program deliveries out to 2019 and firmly consolidates Kaman as a key supplier on the G280 program. The
Direct Maintenance has further extended its successful line maintenance partnership with Qatar Airways by adding one more location to its agreement. As from August 17th, Direct Maintenance is now also providing comprehensive line maintenance coverage to Qatar Airways at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) in Uganda, in support of operations with A320 passenger aircraft and A330
PPG Industries aerospace coatings have been specified by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) for the initial production of its HURKUS new-generation basic trainer for the Turkish Armed Forces, with the potential for additional aircraft if production is extended. Fifteen aircraft will be painted with DEFT military polyurethane topcoat and eco-friendly lead- and chromate-free epoxy primer as
The wings for the first Airbus A350-1000 have begun the process of assembly at Broughton, North Wales. The A350-1000 wing has the same span of the A350-900 that is already in service, but 90% of the parts have been modified and the trailing edge has been extended to resize the wing for the additional payload
Jet Aviation St. Louis is performing maintenance on three Embraer Lineage business jets at the same time – a first for the aviation service center. All three Lineages are based in North America, but represent different owners. The arrival of the three narrow-body jets — Embraer’s largest business jet — for maintenance over the last
Total Technical Care provider Magnetic MRO based in Tallinn, Estonia launches High Pressure Compressor (HPC) Blades Boroblend Repair Service for CFM56-3, -5A,-5B and -7B Engines. With the addition of HPC Blend Repair Capability, Magnetic MRO will be able to assist in AOG situations caused by FOD and be a very cost-effective solution for aircraft owners
Germany-based general aviation and air ambulance specialist operator FAI rent-a-jet Aktiengesellschaft (Flight Ambulance Intl.) is continuing to strengthen its medical evacuation capabilities as it undertakes the first ever conversion of a civilian Global Express aircraft into a medevac configuration. FAI has contracted Spectrum Aeromed, the US company dedicated to designing and manufacturing customised medical and
Comlux America, the Completion and Services center of the Comlux Group based in Indianapolis IN, has completed their 9th VIP interior completion on an Airbus ACJ320 aircraft. The Airbus Corporate Jet was completed for a private customer. This is Comlux America’s 4th ACJ interior completion overall since becoming an authorized service center for Airbus in
