Vortex Aviation Inc, the engine maintenance division of Kellstrom Aerospace, has been awarded type certification approval by the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil (ANAC). This new authorisation allows Vortex Aviation to perform its suite of engine maintenance services both in the field and in its shops, enabling the organisation to best serve customers within
Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is to become the first designated Boeing-licensed Service Centre (BLSC) for 787 Dreamliner cabin modifications, bringing additional choice and capacity to the market. As a BLSC, Lufthansa Technik is licensed to perform interior modifications on the 787 as an external MRO service provider. A joint announcement was made at the Farnborough International
GKN Aerospace has launched H2FlyGHT, a revolutionary £44 million project aimed at developing a two-megawatt (2 MW) cryogenic hydrogen-electric propulsion system, setting new standards for the next generation of larger sustainable aircraft. Building on the successes of the H2GEAR project, H2FlyGHT introduces cutting-edge thermal management solutions to enhance efficiency and performance. H2FlyGHT is designed to
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has named Diehl Aviation as the designer and producer of the interior and ASE as the supplier for the power distribution system for the company’s electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Diehl Aviation, an industry leader in the design, development, and production of integrated solutions for aircraft cabins, was selected
GKN Aerospace has extended its agreement with Airbus for the continued manufacture of all electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) for the entire A220 aircraft. This multi-year contract extension reaffirms GKN Aerospace’s role as a key EWIS supplier to Airbus. Having established itself as a long-term supplier to Airbus for EWIS on the A220, A320 and
RECARO Aircraft Seating has been selected by long-term partner Alaska Airlines to retrofit its Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the R2 economy-class seat and R5 business-class seat. This retrofit will cover 79 aircraft in the Alaska fleet, totalling 12,719 PAX, with deliveries scheduled to begin in Q4 2024. As the launch customer for
ACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA), a provider of regional aircraft leasing and lease management services, will commence the first ATR 72-600 large cargo door (LCD) freighter conversion. This project was initially planned in 2022 but was postponed due to sustained demand for the passenger variant of the aircraft. ACIA acquired five ATR 72-600 passenger aircraft this
Pratt & Whitney and SR Technics have announced the induction of the first Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engine at the MRO service provider’s Zurich-based facility. SR Technics will provide full disassembly, assembly, and test capability for the PW1100G-JM engine for the Airbus A320neo aircraft family. Pratt & Whitney is committed to expanding GTF MRO capacity
Trelleborg is investing in a major new warehouse to optimise its logistics capabilities for global aerospace customers. The new 15,000 ft²/1,394 m² facility in Burntwood, Staffordshire, UK, is scheduled to open in September 2024. It will service the growing market for aerospace sealing solutions, in which Trelleborg has cemented its position as a key player
Lilium, the electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in regional air mobility (RAM), has confirmed its delivery schedule allowing for first customer deliveries in 2026 and provided additional programme details. This confirmation follows a recent programme review that considered the testing and validation requirements needed prior to the first manned flight, now scheduled for early 2025,
