The Airbus A321P2F programme has received validation of its STC from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency © EFW

EFW receives A321P2F validation from Brazilian aviation authority

October 18, 2024

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of excellence for Airbus passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions and a joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has received validation of its supplemental type certification (V-STC) for the Airbus A321P2F programme from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). This significant achievement coincided with the redelivery of an A321P2F aircraft to

BAS' new facility in Shannon, Ireland © Broward Aviation Services

BAS opens new stock hub in Shannon, Ireland

October 17, 2024

Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has launched a new state-of-the-art stock facility in Shannon, Ireland. The facility includes a 10,000 ft² warehouse and office space with an inventory valued at approximately US$15 million. Situated near Shannon International Airport, this strategic development aims to reduce air miles for parts deliveries while building a global distribution network, starting

Embraer will invest up to US$70 million into its Texas MRO expansion

Embraer to invest up to US$70 million in Texas MRO expansion

October 16, 2024

Embraer has announced an expansion of its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services network in the United States to support the growing fleet of E-Jets. This includes the opening of a new Embraer-owned service centre at Perot Field Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. In partnership with the City of Fort Worth, Denton County, and

Tamarack Aerospace announces Rheinland Air Service partnership

October 14, 2024

Tamarack Aerospace Group has announced its expanded presence in Europe through a new dealership agreement with Rheinland Air Service (RAS) in Germany. This partnership will bring Tamarack’s revolutionary Active Winglet technology to German aircraft owners and operators, benefitting from RAS’s extensive expertise and high service standards. Based in Moenchengladbach, Rheinland Air Service will now offer

QAI Aviation expands operations and increases hangar space

October 14, 2024

QAI Aviation has announced a major expansion through a recent asset purchase, including additional hangar space at Rostraver Airport. The new space increases the company’s footprint by an additional 15,000 ft², bringing the total to approximately 100,000 ft² of hangar space. “This strategic purchase marks a pivotal moment in QAI’s growth trajectory and underscores its

Joramco unveils ambitious expansion plans

October 10, 2024

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft MRO facility, has announced its ambitious expansion plans through a new agreement with Airport International Group (AIG), the organisation responsible for managing the rehabilitation, expansion and operation of Queen Alia International Airport. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Joramco’s premises in the presence of Her Excellency Wesam

JCB Aero expands maintenance capabilities in Auch, France

October 10, 2024

JCB Aero, part of the AMAC Aerospace Group, has reported the commencement of MRO operations at its newly revamped hangar in Auch, France. This strategic move will enable the company to further expand its services and capabilities, catering to both existing and prospective customers. The 5,000 m² hangar, which has undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, can

The hangar's innovative design - built with a steel and aluminium frame, and insulated using advanced Rockwool panels - makes it fully dismantlable and reusable

TARMAC Aerosave inaugurates seventh hangar

October 9, 2024

On October 8, 2024, TARMAC Aerosave inaugurated its seventh maintenance hangar, the fourth at its Teruel site in Spain. Constructed in a record time of just nine months, the new facility is now the largest metal-textile hangar in the world. TARMAC Aerosave invested €15 million in this new infrastructure. One year after opening its third

EFW welcomes first Global Airlines’ A380 aircraft for maintenance

October 9, 2024

The first A380 aircraft to join the Global Airlines fleet arrived at the Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) facility in Dresden on Friday October 4. The aircraft, registered as 9H-GLOBL, flew from Prestwick in Scotland to Dresden, Germany, where it was handed over to the expert team at EFW, who will now conduct maintenance across the aircraft.

Delta is using drones for visual inspections of its aircraft

Delta approved to use drones for aircraft inspections

October 8, 2024

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Delta’s application to use camera-equipped, small drones for visual inspections of its aircraft. Earlier this year, Delta TechOps received approval and has been gradually integrating drone inspections into its maintenance processes. Initially, these conditional visual inspections will be conducted following lightning strike events, and their use has been

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