Eastman Chemical Company reported that Boeing has entered into a new multiyear supply agreement to purchase Skydrol aviation hydraulic fluids. Eastman’s advanced line of aviation hydraulic fluids, sold under the brand name Skydrol, are approved by airframe manufacturers specifying fire-resistant hydraulic fluids. The brand has been part of the commercial aviation industry’s commitment to safety,
Alpha Star Aviation Services of Saudi Arabia has become the first Airbus ACJ320 customer for an in-service retrofit of Sharklets, upswept fins attached to the wingtips that save about 4% in fuel consumption while also enhancing performance and appearance. It is also the first Middle East customer for the in-service retrofit of Sharklets on an
Jet Aviation Basel and AJW Aviation signed an agreement to cooperate in developing component support and AOG programmes for mutual Airbus ACJ and Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) customers — wherever they fly worldwide. To ensure availability of aircraft components when and where needed, Jet Aviation Basel and AJW Aviation are joining forces to establish a
At this year’s international Berlin Air Show (ILA), Bauhaus Luftfahrt for the first time presents the concept study of a so-called “Propulsive Fuselage”. With the exhibition of a 1:30 scale model at the booth of its industrial partner MTU Aero Engines, the interdisciplinary research organisation shows how dispensing with the classical separation of airframe and
Honda Aircraft Company announced several achievements and milestones in the development of the HondaJet during a press conference at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. The company revealed the first production HondaJet. The aircraft is ready for ground tests and features a new paint scheme, a deep pearl green with
328 Design, part of the 328 Group, the Germany-based refurbishment, completions and maintenance aviation specialist, is marking a year’s anniversary supporting Duncan Aviation of the USA with confirmation of the award of two Supplemental Type Certificates (STC´s) for the Dassault F900EX. They cover all single passenger seat replacement and the replacement of CMS/IFE with the
Boeing awarded Magellan Aviation Group a five-year consignment contract extension as a result of a successful first year, that included seven aircraft with corresponding engines being consigned to MAG for dismantle and resale in the aftermarket.
GA Telesis has started the disassembly of one Airbus A320 (MSN 245) powered by CFM56-5A engines. The ex-All Nippon Airways aircraft has entered the GA Telesis disassembly production line in California. The remarketing of the removed parts is being directed by both Aircraft Systems and Turbine Engine groups at GA Telesis, LLC in Fort Lauderdale.
Air Côte d’Ivoire has added a third A319 to its contract with AFI KLM E&M, including component and engine support, exclusive aircraft inspections, engineering and line maintenance. Air Côte d’Ivoire benefited from AFI KLM E&M support, particularly in terms of skills management for line maintenance. In 2013, seven French technicians were sent to Abidjan to
JorAMCo signed a contract with Jazeera Airways to provide the Kuwait-based low-cost carrier with ‘C’ check for Three A320s aircraft of its fleet, that are due for maintenance services this year. Two of these aircraft are redelivery checks leased to TAP Airlines, including other maintenance services to be provided by JorAMCo such as: C5 tasks,
