MRO & Production

Aeronautical Engineers has finalized an agreement to license Boeing engineering data to develop the 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion and the 737-800 combi conversion. The agreement with Boeing also includes the 737-900 variant engineering data. AEI will become a Supplemental Type Certificate holder for the 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion and the 737-800 combi conversion. Because AEI will be

Right on time for the market launch of the Airbus A350, Lufthansa Technik is offering operators of this new twin-engine wide-body aircraft a comprehensive, flexible portfolio of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for this aircraft type. The spectrum of services covers the entire life cycle of the A350 and includes production inspections, material supply,

GKN Aerospace’s Alabama leadership joined state and local officials today to officially break ground on an addition to the company’s Tallassee facility that will house an engineering design centre. U.K.-based GKN Aerospace announced the Alabama engineering design centre at the Farnborough International Airshow in July. This event signified the beginning of construction work on a

AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products, in partnership with Airbus, has developed an AMV main deck cargo container exclusively for the A330-200F, A300-600 and A310-300 converted freighter. Hong Kong Airlines recently purchased the customized unit devices (ULDs) for its fleet of Airbus 330-200F aircraft. The AMV accommodates side-by-side positioning, allowing maximum use of space. The AMV has

TES Aviation Group announced the signing of a long term engine support agreement with Privilege Style (Madrid/Palma, Spain). The engine management program consists of a bespoke selection of tailored service modules which have been developed from TES’ already established Engine Management programs, allowing TES to fulfil the exact requirements of the airlines engine management needs

Vector Aerospace Engine Services – Atlantic (ES-A), a subsidiary of Vector Aerospace Corporation, announced that its MRO facility in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada has received AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific requirements of Aerospace Maintenance Organizations. AS9110B incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001: 2008

Pratt & Whitney has signed an additional $6bn in long-term agreements since May. In total, Pratt & Whitney has signed more than 135 agreements with a projected spend of $16bn to support the company’s expected production increase. The agreements, which are with key product suppliers from around the world, will help the company increase capacity

Vector Aerospace Corporation one of the world’s leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, signed a five year agreement with Orange County Sheriff’s Department to conduct maintenance, repair and overhaul on their AS350 and UH-1H helicopters. “Signing this contract with Orange County Sheriff’s Department highlights Vector’s ability to provide tip-to-tail MRO

International Jet Management (IJM) will become the first operator in Europe of a new Bombardier Challenger 350 business jet. For maintenance, overhaul and repair services, IJM and Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) signed an agreement. Christoph Meyerrose, LBAS’ Managing Director said: “LBAS was the first maintenance provider for Challenger 300 aircraft in Europe and has

AJW Aviation, a specialist in transforming aviation efficiency, has signed a five year power-by-the-hour contract with new start-up Salvadorian operator, VECA Airlines. The contract will be managed by AJW’s Miami base and will cover the supply of spare parts for the airline’s fleet, providing essential support for the El Salvador flag carrier. VECA Airlines was