HAECO’s landing gear overhaul facility, Taikoo (Xiamen) Landing Gear Services (TALSCO) in Xiamen, China, has received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform landing gears repair and overhaul services for the A320 family (A319 /A320 /A321). TALSCO has acquired two ship sets of A320 landing gears, these new additions to its pool of
FL Technics has purchased its first 8 year old Boeing 737 Next Generation to be torn down for parts and components. This acquisition will enable FL Technics to expand its product range with spare parts and components stocks across Europe, the CIS and Asia-Pacific for Boeing 737 New Generation aircraft. The continuous popularity of the
Embraer S.A. and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) signed an agreement to build Embraer’s Legacy 600/650 executive jets in China, using the infrastructure, financial resources and workforce of their joint venture Harbin Embraer Aircraft Industry Co., Ltd. (HEAI), which started operations in 2002. The agreement is based on the understanding of both parties about
The first A380 for Thai Airways International (THAI) rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg, bearing the airline’s distinctive livery. This marks the completion of the painting and cabin installation work on the aircraft, which will now enter a final phase of ground and flight tests in Hamburg. During this phase of production
Since its foundation more than 30 years ago, MTU Maintenance Hannover has completed the overhaul of its 6,000th engine, a CFM56-7B from one of South America’s leading operators. The Hannover shop is highly experienced and the centrepiece of the MTU Maintenance group. It has specialized in the maintenance of medium- and large-size commercial engines –
Northwest Aerospace Technologies (NAT) obtained FAA STC Certification and Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) VSTC approval for the installation of Cathay Pacific’s (Cathay) Premium Economy product including new Premium Economy class seats, new cabin monuments and associated furnishings for the airlines B747-400 aircraft fleet. The prototype modification was accomplished at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed an indefinite-term Line maintenance agreement with the Russian air carrier Ural Airlines. FL Technics will provide comprehensive line support for the whole airline’s fleet in Krasnodar, Russia. According to the agreement, Ural Airlines’ Airbus A320s and Airbus A321s will receive
Turkish Technic signed a Landing Gear Maintenance Services agreement for Atlasjet’s A321 aircraft. Landing gear removal and installation as well as landing gear overhaul activities, will be carried out at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul facilities. Turkish Technic also supports Atlasjet with spare units during shop visits.
After a significant increase of its accessory repair business over the past years, MTU Maintenance Canada, a North American affiliate of MTU Aero Engines has opened a new Accessory Repair Centre (A.R.C.), allowing the company to offer customers increased accessory repair capabilities and a wider product portfolio. Leased from Vancouver Airport Authority, the building has
Air Canada has awarded Liebherr-Aerospace with the first round of landing gear overhauls on its fleet of 15 Embraer E175 Jets. They are the first overhauls ever for this type of Embraer jets. The work is performed at Liebherr-Aerospace’s repair facility in Saline, Michigan, USA. To date two ship sets have been overhauled and the
