Magnetic MRO launched its Engine On-Wing Maintenance unit as part of the strategy to offer Total Technical Care MRO services. Comprehensive Engine On-Wing Services will cover a wide range of engine line maintenance, as well as extensive LRU/QEC component support programs. The services are aimed to support customers in reducing unplanned engine removals due to
OEMServices has launched an important extension program and has moved to a brand new facility of 6.500 m² (70,000 ft²) connected to CDG Airport. Fully adapted to OEMServices customer’s requirements, the new center integrates the AOG and distribution services, as well as customer front desk teams. “OEMServices has significantly grown over the past few years
PAS Technologies’ Ploiesti, Romania operation has acquired AS9100, a prestigious certification verifying that a facility has established a Quality Management System (QMS) that conforms with the Aerospace Quality Management System and the International Quality System Standards. Specializing in serving customers in the oil and gas (O&G) markets, the PAS Ploiesti facility has expanded its capabilities
Safran/Albany inaugurated a new production plant in Commercy, eastern France, within the scope of the industrial partnership between Safran and Albany. Opened in May 2014, the plant makes parts for new-generation aircraft engines using an innovative composite material technology. The first application of this new technology is the production of fan blades and cases for
Dassault Falcon Service has announced plans to build a heavy maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in southwestern France. The 7,200 m² facility will be built on a parcel of land adjacent to the Dassault Aviation manufacturing plant and will serve Falcon 7X, 8X and 5X large cabin aircraft. It will complement DFS’s
Flying Colours, the North American-based completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialists reported that maintenance work on a second aircraft under approval from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) is nearing completion. The project which is being undertaken at Flying Colours’ Peterborough, Canada headquarters involves heavy maintenance on a Challenger 604 as well as interior refurbishment and
MTU Maintenance Canada, a North American affiliate of German engine manufacturer MTU Aero Engines, has signed a long term contract with JetBlue Airways for V2500 accessories and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) coverage. The contract has a duration of six years and is valued at approximately US$50m. The work will be carried out at the Accessory
Vietnam’s VietJetAir and CFM International have signed a 12-year Rate Per Flight Hour agreement to support the airline’s fleet 21 Airbus A320ceo aircraft powered by CFM56-5B engines. Under the terms of the agreement, which is valued at US$300m, CFM will guarantee maintenance costs for a total of 45 CFM56-5B engines on a dollar per engine
Boeing has started final assembly of the 787-9 Dreamliner at its South Carolina facility. The team began joining large fuselage sections of the newest 787 Nov. 22nd, on schedule, a proud milestone for the South Carolina team and another sign of stability for the program. The North Charleston, S.C., site joins Boeing’s Everett, Wash., final
GE Aviation and Turbocoating SPA of Parma, Italy, have formed a 50/50 joint venture, called Advanced Ceramic Coatings, to provide thermal barrier coatings for CMCs used in jet engines. Advanced Ceramic Coatings (ACC) will operate from a dedicated area of Turbocoating’s U.S. operation in Hickory, North Carolina. Advanced Ceramic Coatings will combine Turbocoating’s proprietary coatings
