With the arrival of the first wing and fuselage in late August, Embraer Executive Jets’ assembly facility in Melbourne, FL, has added production of the Phenom 300 light aircraft to the two-shift assembly operation. Full development of the assembly line, including the addition of the Phenom 300, will be completed in the first quarter 2013.
Sabena technics, one of the leading ATR aircraft maintenance providers, has signed a 5 year contract with Israir Airlines to support its ATR fleet. Sabena technics will perform component repair and overhaul services, including pool access with advanced standard exchange component services, for Israir Airlines, the growing Israeli airline based in Tel Aviv. Israir Airlines
CTT Systems released that Titan Airways based in UK has placed an order for two Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in their Boeing B737-300QC aircraft. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, are scheduled for installation during 2012. CTT’s Zonal Drying System has been selected as basic equipment for the new B787 Dreamliner
Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group), in Brazil since 1977, celebrated the expansion of its site in Xerém, Rio de Janeiro State. These new installations will house the new assembly line and tests of the Makila 2 engine and of the Auxiliary Power Unit Saphir 20. These engines and units, designed for both civilian and military
Spirit AeroSystems and Lion Air announced the signing of a supply agreement whereby Spirit Aftermarket Customer Support (ACS) will provide thrust reverser, fuselage, and wing component spare parts for Lion Air’s fleet of Boeing aircraft. This multi-year contract will enable Lion Air to obtain competitive pricing for all parts in the Spirit catalog while ensuring
The first wing for the A350 XWB has arrived at Airbus’ final assembly line in Toulouse (France) where the new generation Airbus wide-body aircraft is being assembled. This first wing, which will not fly, is destined for the A350 XWB airframe used for static structural tests on the ground that all new aircraft undergo as
AMAC Aerospace, the Swiss-based provider of corporate aviation maintenance and completion services, announced the acquisition of its brand new three-storey sales and service centre at Ataturk Airport, Istanbul. The state-of-the-art structure features 1,500 m² of hangarage, 1,200 m² of shop floor space and 300 m² of office space, and will be fully operational by the
Virgin Atlantic has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) to provide its aircraft maintenance services during the next eight years marking a commitment of more than $100m over the term of the contract. This new long term contract is a significant extension to an existing agreement to additionally cover Boeing 747-400 C-checks, A340 base
Grupo Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines plan to begin construction of a jointly operated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center at the Intercontinental Airport in Queretaro, next to that State’s Aerospace Park. As part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and continuation of their commercial alliance, the carriers will invest equal amounts in a
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has signed a line maintenance technical handling agreement with Strategic Airlines. With immediate effect MAEL’s highly experienced engineering team will provide support for the Luxembourg based airline’s Airbus A320 fleet of aircraft at their line station in Alicante, Almeria, Tenerife and Malaga.
