Boeing has completed the firm configuration of the 737 MAX 8. This milestone marks completion of the major trade studies that define the capabilities of the 737 MAX family. As detailed designs are completed and released, production can begin. Final assembly of the 737 MAX 8 is scheduled to begin in 2015 with first delivery
At Liebherr-Aerospace’s test center in Toulouse (France), the qualification tests of the A320neo engine bleed air system have started with development testing at equipment level. In the first phase of the test campaign, performance testing of the pre-cooler and bleed valves is currently being carried out. The system components are undergoing a wide array of
Fokker Services has received approval from EASA and FAA for its new component repair shop in Singapore. The component repair shop focuses on Regional Aircraft and serves its customers with Avionics, Hydraulics and limited structure component maintenance. Fokker Technologies has been doing business in the Asia Pacific for many years. In order to adapt to
ATR, the European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft, and Atlantic Air Industries (AAI), a French company specializing in aircraft maintenance, have signed a collaboration agreement making AAI a new member of ATR’s network of partner maintenance centers. Adding AAI to ATR’s MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) network attests to the compliance of its maintenance station at
Werner Aero Services has begun the tear down of one of its A319 aircraft that was last operated by TAM. The teardown process takes place in Arizona and is expected to be completed in August. “The components from this aircraft will be used to support Werner’s Airbus customers. The availability of these components will help
Airline Services Components Limited (ASC) has been selected by Thomson Airways to provide maintenance support on the Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (MBD) wheel and electrically actuated brake equipment, installed on the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This agreement will initially cover all eight 787 Dreamliners Thomson Airways is set to receive. Thomson Airways is the first UK
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Privilege Style. With immediate effect, MAEL’s engineering team will provide support for the Spanish charter airline’s Boeing 757 aircraft based at Manchester airport.
In the first half year of 2013, Ameco Beijing inked contracts with seven international customers to provide line maintenance services in Beijing Capital International Airport. With the new customers, the number of Ameco’s international 3rd party line maintenance customer is up to more than 50. By the middle of July, the seven new customers have
WestJet Encore, WestJet’s new regional carrier, has signed a Total Component Support (TCS) deal with Lufthansa Technik, to provide component repair and pool access support for its new and growing fleet of Q400s. Under a multi-year agreement, Lufthansa Technik will maintain components removed from WestJet Encore aircraft and provide replacements from its extensive pool of
A United Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft retrofitted with the new Split Scimitar Winglet took its maiden test flight on July 16th, in Everett, Wash. This advanced winglet improves on the existing blended winglets United currently has on its next generation 737 fleet. In January, United served as the launch customer for this innovative winglet when
