RTX has entered into three agreements with JetZero, the developer of an innovative blended wing body aircraft, to supply key systems for the company’s full-scale demonstrator. Pratt & Whitney will integrate the PW2040 engine and auxiliary power unit (APU), while Collins Aerospace will provide the nacelle and propulsion mounting structure. Both Pratt & Whitney and
Embraer has announced the addition of Fly Across MRO to its network of authorised service centres for executive jets, enhancing its maintenance capabilities in Mexico. The Mexican company will now provide base maintenance services for Embraer’s Phenom and Praetor series aircraft at Toluca International Airport. The agreement also covers maintenance services for the Legacy 450
The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) has welcomed FL Technics as a new member. FL Technics is a globally recognised company providing aircraft MRO services, including base and line maintenance, engine repair services, technical training, continuous airworthiness and design engineering solutions, as well as parts trading, asset management, and aerospace logistics services.
Dedienne Aerospace and CFM International have renewed their CFM LEAP tooling licence for ten years, reinforcing their strong partnership built on nearly a decade of trust and expertise. Since 2015, Dedienne Aerospace has supported 163 customers worldwide, enhancing their capabilities for CFM engines. The company has supplied high-quality equipment to support the LEAP global MRO
AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, has signed an exclusive distribution and license agreement for parts manufacturer approval (PMA) high-pressure turbine blades for PW4000 engine platforms, manufactured by Chromalloy’s subsidiary, BELAC LLC. The multi-year agreement guarantees stock levels for the sought-after T1 blade, ensuring reliable supply
ITP Aero, a global aerospace propulsion company majority-owned by Bain Capital, has officially inaugurated its advanced manufacturing centre, ADMIRE, in Zamudio (Bizkaia, Spain). The company has invested €24 million in this new facility, which will support the development of new materials, complex components and enhanced repair solutions. The centre will also play a key role
Muirhead, a frontrunner in high-performance aviation leather, has introduced its ground-breaking BioPRO® foam – the world’s first naturally fire-resistant, protein-based aviation biofoam. This patented innovation is produced using hydrolysed collagen, a by-product of Muirhead’s leather manufacturing process. Containing 20% bio-content, the product eliminates harmful substances such as melamine and PFAS (‘forever chemicals’) found in traditional
Karen, Switzerland’s largest private helicopter MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has announced the acquisition of an AW139 helicopter for disassembly. The company has also established a further consignment agreement with Horix Aerospace, under the Horix ‘Trust Consignment’ programme, to remarket the materials recovered from the disassembled helicopter. This new collaboration involves the first-ever AW139
Qantas is set to introduce a next-generation inflight experience across its domestic and short-haul international flights with a comprehensive cabin upgrade programme for its Boeing 737 aircraft. The initiative forms part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and aims to enhance the customer experience on existing aircraft. The programme will see 42 Boeing 737 aircraft
Slate Aviation, an operator of VIP Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 850 aircraft in the U.S., has opened a new aircraft MRO and cabin conversion facility at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The 80,000 ft² facility, formerly used by Bombardier and Stevens Aerospace, will support the maintenance and VIP conversion of Slate’s fleet of nearly 35 CRJ-200
