Turbomeca (Safran) and SKF Aerospace have signed a contract covering a period of 10 years and for a value of approximately €90m. This contract concerns the supply of bearings, in particular for Turbomeca’s newest engine, the Arrano. The Arrano, a new 1,100 shp engine has been designed to equip four to six ton helicopters. Its
EgyptAir Group, represented by EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering is taking advantage of the renewal of its existing component support contract to extend its scope, confirming its trust in AFI KLM E&M services. Initially signed in 2004 to cover component support for EgyptAir’s Airbus, the renewed contract now includes the carrier’s A320s, A330s and Boeing 777
In its continued partnership with GE, StandardAero signed two license agreements to become an independent TRUEngine authorized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for CF34 and CFM56 engines, demonstrating a further commitment to OEM quality engine maintenance. By signing this agreement, StandardAero will be the first independent TRUEngine authorized MRO provider for CF34 engines and
CIT Aerospace has been awarded TRUEngine designation for its CF6 engine fleet, which powers its 13 Airbus CF6-80E-powered A330-200 aircraft. To qualify for TRUEngine status, the engine configuration, overhaul practices, spare parts and repairs used to service an engine must be consistent with GE requirements. In addition, all maintenance must comply with GE-issued engine manuals
GE Capital Aviation Services has reached agreement to participate in CFM International’s unique Portable Maintenance for Lessors (PML) program. The product is the first of its kind in the industry and enables lessors and operators to optimize engine maintenance costs throughout the life of an aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, CFM will provide
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has selected UTC Aerospace Systems for a long-term agreement to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) of aspirators on selected Boeing aircraft operated by the airline. The exclusive agreement covers aspirators on Boeing’s B737, B47, B767 and B777 airplanes, and the work will be performed at the UTC Aerospace Systems
Qatar Airways has signed a 10-year maintenance cost per hour agreement for the continued maintenance, repair and overhaul of its Airbus A330 aircraft powered by CF6-80E engines.
Sabena technics was selected by Airbus for the performance of wing rib retrofits on thirteen A380s. The first retrofits were performed earlier this year in Airbus’s facilities in Toulouse, France and the work will be continued in the MRO’s Bordeaux, France facility until the last quarter of 2014. The working party of the first A380
Unison Industries announced the newly designed CF34-8C/E extended life igniter. The design is certified for use on CF34-8C1/-8C5/-8E1 platforms. It creates lower operating costs with a longer life extension resulting in reduced maintenance, an upgrade that mitigates side wall erosion, and higher temperature endurance to improve overall engine performance. The CF34-8C/E is engineered for performance,
HNA Aviation Holding Company signed a long-term Rate per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM International to support its fleet of CFM56-5B engines. Under the 15-year service agreement, CFM will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service and support for 84 CFM56-5B engines powering 42 Airbus A320s, along with eight spare engines. CFM will guarantee
