MTU Aero Engines has concluded a strategic agreement with U.S. engine manufacturer GE Aviation on the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GEnx turbine center frame (TCF). The contract makes MTU the provider of MRO services for GEnx TCFs within the GE Aviation network. The GEnx powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is the
Thales will equip its avionics package on all 234 new Airbus A320 fleet purchased by Lion Air. This represents the largest order for Airbus single-aisle aircraft ever placed by Lion Air. Lion Air, who already equips their entire ATR fleet with Thales systems, is Indonesia’s largest private airline and one of the fastest growing carriers
Honeywell unveiled the recently completed powerhouse for Airbus’ A320 Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Ala., the aviation company’s inaugural manufacturing operation in the United States. The new building houses the technology and personnel needed to provide utilities for the entire campus — electricity, heating and cooling, chilled and drinking water, compressed air and sewage handling.
ATR announced has signed a three-year agreement with B/E Aerospace Consumables Management for distribution of consumables, expendables and standard hardware parts for ATR aircraft. This agreement underlines ATR’s successful strategy of providing flexible and customized services to all ATR customers. ATR continues deploying innovative ways of reducing aircraft operating costs by offering customized inventory and
Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Alenia Aermacchi to supply an FCS test rig capable of implementing load alleviation functionality and to provide engineering support for the development of a next-generation flight control system. The test rig, which is to be integrated in Alenia Aermacchi’s testing laboratory in Turin (Italy), will enable the Italian aircraft manufacturer
Aleris reported that the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), has qualified the company’s new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Zhenjiang, China, to supply aluminum plate for COMAC’s C919 commercial aircraft program. With this certification, Aleris’ Zhenjiang facility becomes a qualified supplier of the 7050, 7075 and 2024 alloy series to COMAC. Aleris is a privately
Spirit AeroSystems’ Europe Repair Station in Prestwick, Scotland, has received FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Part 145 Repair Station Certification to perform aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. The FAA certification, received Oct. 8th, in addition to the facility’s existing EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certificate, allows Spirit’s Global Customer Support & Services division to work directly
UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by China Airlines to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its fleet of 14 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Landing Systems facility in Troy, Ohio. China Airlines will take delivery of their first A350-900 aircraft in 2016.
Donghai Airlines of China has selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran) wheels and carbon brakes for its Boeing 737 Next-Generation fleet. The contract covers 19 airplanes for delivery starting in 2015, including two in-service aircraft to be retrofitted. Traditionally specialized in air cargo services, Donghai Airlines began commercial passenger flights in March 2014. Adding these new Boeing 737
Pratt & Whitney AeroPower has signed a long-term auxiliary power unit (APU) maintenance support agreement with Zhejiang Loong Airlines for its new fleet of 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft, including nine A320neos. The agreement also covers repair and spares support services. First aircraft deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2015. Pratt & Whitney AeroPower’s APS3200
