Ducommun Incorporated has been selected by Rolls-Royce to produce complex interconnect systems for the Trent 1000-Ten engine – which will power all variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Ducommun will manufacture these products through 2022 at its operation centers in Joplin, Mo. and Guaymas, Mexico. The Trent 1000-TEN engine, scheduled to be certified by the
Ameco is providing overhaul on a PW4000 engine from A.C.C.L Airmotive Services. It is the first time for Ameco to provide engine service for a Middle East customer. Last year, A.C.C.L signed a contract with Ameco for two PW4000s overhaul services, and the one in the workshop is the first engine. Currently, Ameco can provide
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Toyota Boshoku Corporation have teamed up to develop new economy class seats in line with the airline’s continued commitment to quality and comfort. The seats will appear on ANA’s domestic service beginning June 2015, and the collaboration marks the first time for Toyota Boshoku to be involved in the development
Jet Aviation Singapore received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to provide line and base maintenance to Gulfstream G650 aircraft. The company also added repair station approval for Thailand DCA. As a Factory Authorized Service Center and Warranty Repair Facility for the Gulfstream series, the FAA approval permits Jet Aviation Singapore to extend warranty
SIA announced the renewal of its comprehensive Services Agreement with Singapore Airlines (SIA). The existing Services Agreement with SIA expires in 2015. The new agreement, commencing April 1st, 2015, is for a term of 3 years, with options to renew for 3 years and a further period of 2 years. SIAEC’s support of the SIA
GA Telesis Composite Repair Group (CRG) reported that SmartLynx Airlines has signed onto and become its latest SNAP customer. SmartLynx Airlines will not only be a part of GA Telesis’ Strategic Nacelle Access Program (SNAP), but it will also have 24/7/365 access to flight control surface and other structural pooled inventory to support Airbus A320
Euravia Engineering celebrates its 3rd consecutive contract for PT6 MRO services in support of a major Middle East operator. The award of this multi-million dollar contract further demonstrates Euravia’s ability to continue to offer high-quality, cost-effective services to its customers in the region. Approved by FAA, EASA, TCCA, various OEMs and numerous National Airworthiness Authorities,
American’s leading charter carrier Omni Air International has chosen Messier-Bugatti-Dowty Wheel and Brake Repair and Services, the North American subsidiary of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran), to handle the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of wheels and brakes installed on its Boeing 767 fleet. This exclusive partnership, which was originally established in 2009, has now been extended through
UTC Aerospace Systems is introducing the world’s first active side-stick controller for large commercial aircraft. UTC Aerospace Systems’ Actuation & Propeller business unit is supplying the active side-sticks for the cockpit of the new Irkut MC-21 single aisle aircraft. The MC-21 family of aircraft will include two versions ranging from 150 to 212 seats. The
Ameron Mass Systems, a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense and a pioneer in the development of high-performance aerospace and defense components, has been selected by Bell Helicopter to provide the cargo and engine bay fire suppressant systems for the new Bell 525 Relentless commercial super-medium helicopter. Mass Systems, the OEM division of AMETEK Ameron,
