Boeing intends to build the new 737 MAX in Renton, Wash., pending approval of an early contract extension with the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers (IAM), the union representing hourly employees in Washington, Oregon and Kansas. As part of an effort to improve their relationship, Boeing and the IAM have been discussing the
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted 330-minute extended-range, twin-engine operations (ETOPS) approval to 14 CFR Part 33.201 for the GEnx-1B engine, which will power the Boeing 787 aircraft. The GEnx-1B engine completed all requirements to achieve 330-minute ETOPS, including a demanding 3,000-cycle ground endurance test in April. The FAA approval confirms the engine
Flying Colours, the Peterborough-Canada based global aviation service company, announced its first turboprop Blackhawk modification project. January 2012 will see the arrival of a privately owned King Air C90 at the Peterborough facilities where it will undergo a full XP 135 engine conversion. The scope of the work will also feature additional routine maintenance inspections
Airbus has completed the first flight of the ‘Sharklet’ wing-tip devices on the company’s A320 development aircraft (MSN 001). This milestone marks the start of the early flight-test campaign to capture data for fine-tuning the flight laws, as well as for certification and performance validation. Sharklets are around 2.5 metres tall and will replace the
Monarch Airlines has selected Goodrich Corporation to provide SmartDisplay Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) for its Airbus A300, A320, A321 and A330 aircraft. Monarch has completed initial installation of the system on an A321 and conducted a successful 2-month in-service demonstration period. SmartDisplay EFBs will be rolled-out across the Airlines’ remaining Airbus fleet with planned retrofit completion by
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has finalised the transaction with Bell Helicopter Textron for the acquisition of the 609 tiltrotor programme. All legal and regulatory approvals have now been successfully completed. The development of the AW609 tiltrotor programme is now moving forward under full AgustaWestland control with civil certification expected in late 2015, early 2016 and deliveries
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has signed a Tailored Support Package (TSP) contract with Airbus to maintain Singapore Airlines’ additional fleet of fifteen A330-300 aircraft being acquired from Airbus. SIAEC is a member of the Airbus Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Network established in 2005. The Airbus MRO Network ensures that Airbus’ customers receive maintenance services
Aviation Partners (API) confirmed that Transport Canada granted Canadian Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for its High Mach Blended Winglets on the Falcon 900 Series. FAA STC was received in September and EASA approval is expected imminently.
With the first flight of Emirates’ Airbus A380 from Dubai to Munich, airberlin technik expands its range of capability to include the double-deck aircraft. In future, the EASA Part 145 certified maintenance company will perform the transit check every day, while the aircraft is on the ground at the Bavarian capital city. At the Munich location, airberlin
Fokker Services reported that LC Busre, a regional airline based out of Lima Peru, has decided to enter into a five year ABACUS program for its fleet of three Dash 8-200 aircraft. With this program, LC Busre will enjoy the services provided under the ABACUS FLY program for Dash 8 aircraft. This program is part
