Safran Landing Systems has unveiled a new engineering and support centre in Gloucester, marking a significant step in a three-phase investment initiative at the site. This major development includes the renovation of existing facilities, the construction of additional buildings, and the creation of a dedicated showroom. The launch underscores the group’s sustained commitment to technological
Gama Aviation has announced a significant boost to its rotary-wing maintenance offering with the addition of Airbus H145 maintenance approvals at its Gloucester Airport (Staverton) facility. This milestone reflects a key advancement in the company’s continued investment in rotary aviation support services, reinforcing its capacity to serve VIP, utility, and air ambulance operators across the
Component Overhaul Services (COS) has announced the signing of a new two-year agreement with AEROTRANSCARGO to deliver comprehensive landing gear overhaul and support services for the airline’s Boeing 747-400 fleet. The partnership highlights COS’s growing reputation as a trusted provider of widebody aircraft maintenance solutions and strengthens its position as a leading player in the
Construction is progressing rapidly on a major new twin-bay hangar for international aviation firm Willis Aviation Services Limited at Teesside Airport. The 50-ft-high facility is rising on the airport’s north side and is set to accommodate the company’s expanding operations. Spanning 100 metres by 50 metres, the hangar will be fully equipped to handle Boeing
China Central Longhao Airlines – operating as Air Central – has opted for StandardAero to deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for its CFM International CFM56-7B engines. These engines power the airline’s Boeing 737-800BCF freighter fleet. The collaboration began last month with the induction of the first engine for a performance restoration shop visit
EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING (EGYPTAIR M&E) has successfully renewed its certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 15th consecutive year, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to the highest international standards of safety and quality in aircraft maintenance. The renewal follows an extensive on-site audit carried out by a team of FAA inspectors
Dynamatic Technologies Limited, an Indian aerostructure manufacturer, and Deutsche Aircraft, the German regional aircraft OEM championing sustainable aviation, have officially inaugurated the rear fuselage assembly line for the 40-seater D328eco® turboprop aircraft at Dynamatic’s cutting-edge aerospace facility in Bangalore. This inauguration marks the shift from the planning and design phase to serial manufacturing, highlighting India’s
Magnetic MRO, the Tallinn-based aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider and part of Magnetic Group, has marked a major milestone by completing its 900th base maintenance check delivered for SAS Scandinavian Airlines. The achievement highlights the company’s continued growth and long-standing partnership with SAS, a relationship that has been thriving since 2003. This landmark check
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) and Aer Lingus have joined forces to enhance passenger comfort with the introduction of the R3 seat on Aer Lingus’ new A321XLR aircraft — making the Irish carrier the second airline globally to operate this aircraft type. The R3 long-range economy-class seat provides passengers with improved living space and a range
Lockheed Martin and the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence have officially celebrated the arrival of Bulgaria’s first F-16 Block 70 fighter jet, marking the start of a new chapter in the nation’s air defence capabilities. The ceremony, held on Sunday, symbolised not only the delivery of a new aircraft but also a strategic advancement in Bulgaria’s
