Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has unveiled EVA Air as the first Asian airline to adopt the drag-reducing AeroSHARK surface technology, developed in partnership with BASF. The Taipei-based airline has committed to modifying its entire cargo fleet of nine Boeing 777F long-range freighters with this innovative riblet film, which will cover the aircraft’s fuselage and engine nacelles.
Servotecnica, a developer of slip rings and customised mechatronic solutions, has announced an expansion of its operations in Fair Oaks, California, to better support and service its rapidly growing slip ring customer base. Specialising in compact and high-reliability slip rings, Servotecnica serves various industries, including electronics, medical, aerospace and defence, robotics and packaging. Their slip
BCT Aviation Maintenance has gained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the expansion of its base maintenance services to include C checks for B737-series aircraft. This development enhances the company’s ability to provide comprehensive maintenance support at its base maintenance facility at Hangar 30, East Midlands Airport, UK. Achieving EASA C check capability
Lilium has successfully completed the first phase of integration testing for the Lilium Jet’s electrical power system at its custom-built laboratory. This achievement marks a significant milestone on the path towards flight conditions approval and type-certification of the Lilium Jet. As the first two Lilium Jets progress on the production line, engineers are already verifying
In collaboration with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is set to introduce its fuel-saving AeroSHARK surface film to a new aircraft type. Beginning in winter 2024, four Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from the Austrian carrier’s fleet will be equipped with the innovative sharkskin technology. This riblet film reduces frictional resistance during flight, leading to decreased kerosene
Batam Aero Technic (BAT) has announced an enhanced collaboration with maintenance, repair and exchange (MRE) expert FTAI Aviation and its partner, Vortex Aviation, for in-situ CFM56 module replacements. BAT provides the support and facilities for replacing the LPT module and fan booster, enabling a swift turn-around solution for CFM56 engines, with both engines being serviced
Mammoth Freighters has announced a significant achievement in its Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme, with the completion of the door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s first B777-300ER (MSN 35299). AviaAM Leasing, part of the Avia Solutions Group, is the launch customer for the 777-300ERMF type, with six conversions ordered. Mammoth currently has two of AviaAM
XPENG AEROHT, a developer of flying cars, has entered into a strategic partnership with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co. (GAMECO), an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company. This collaboration aims to combine XPENG AEROHT’s technological expertise in flying cars with GAMECO’s extensive MRO experience, creating a robust after-sales maintenance system that offers customers reliable
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, has received EASA continuing airworthiness management organisation (CAMO) approval from the Federal Aviation Office of Germany. This approval enables EFW to offer global airworthiness management and technical services for both passenger and freighter aircraft to lessors, owners and operators. EFW’s airworthiness management services
RECARO Aircraft Seating has been selected by IndiGo to equip the business-class cabins of its A321neo aircraft with the R5 seats. The aircraft will also feature the RECARO R2 in economy class. A total of 45 shipsets have been ordered to meet this upgrade, with each A321neo aircraft featuring 12 business-class seats and 208 economy-class
