The Norwegian Group has extended the Total Base Maintenance Support TBS contract with Lufthansa Technik for its Boeing 737-800 fleet ahead of time. The MRO contract covering Boeing 787 wheels and brakes has also been expanded. Norwegian and Lufthansa Technik signed the first contract for a TBS covering the airline’s Boeing 737-800 fleet already in
Trans-Pacific Aerospace Company reported that purchase order has been placed by a Chinese aerospace manufacturer for specialized self-lubricating bearings to be used in the Chinese commercial aerospace sector for production purposes. Bill McKay, the CEO of TPAC stated: “This is a significant event for TPAC. The order, which is in excess of US$100,000 represents far
West Star has reconfigured a Falcon 2000 to a unique 13-passenger configuration. The Falcon 2000 is normally configured for 8 or 10 passengers. The reconfiguration required fabricating a new, reduced size RH galley and LH Aux galley/entertainment center, shifting the forward cabin bulkhead/door forward, and extending all the side ledges and window panels. The aft
Delta TechOps—Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division—will perform maintenance, repair and overhaul services for Virgin Australia’s fleet of CFM56-7B engines through a 13-year exclusive agreement. The new 13-year engine maintenance contract provides the opportunity for both carriers to collaborate on aircraft engineering, reliability and other maintenance-related activities.
Prime Turbines has agreed to provide full overhaul capability in support of GE Aviation H Series turboprops operating in the United States. Prime Turbines and GE will also develop a new H Series test cell at Carter Field to support the enhanced service agreement. The agreement expands on a 2014 announcement where Dallas-based Prime Turbines
Lufthansa Technik AG is stepping up its capacities for the support of the Airbus A350: a symbolic groundbreaking marked the beginning of the expansion of a highly modern warehouse for the spare parts supply at the Munich location. The ceremony took place on December 8th, 2015. The existing warehouse of Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS)
The high-density seating configuration option for the ATR 72-600 aircraft has received its certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Using the existing airframe, the new high density configuration option is achieved by optimizing the pitch and adjusting forward cargo compartment, bringing the aircraft maximum capacity from 74 to 78 seats. ATR’s greater passenger
Cathay Pacific, the home airline of Hong Kong, is further extending its partnership with Rolls-Royce, with a new Efficiency Service Solution to reduce fuel consumption. Under a five-year agreement, Rolls-Royce will analyse the flight data of 189 aircraft operated by the airline and its wholly owned subsidiary Dragonair. Rolls-Royce will deliver this service by deploying
FL Technics, a global provider of one-stop-shop aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, is delighted to announce the signing of a 4-year long CAMO support agreement with Somon Air, the first private airline in Tajikistan. FL Technics will also provide the carrier with Engine Condition Monitoring services. Under the long-term agreement, FL Technics experts will
ST Aerospace, with an established global track record on aircraft maintenance and modifications, now extends its maintenance support from military forces, commercial airlines to the world’s first commercial spaceline. Its US affiliate company VT San Antonio Aerospace will be providing a series of D-level heavy maintenance checks on the Virgin Galactic’s Boeing 747-400 aircraft –
