GE Aerospace has announced the successful demonstration of a new, cutting-edge hypersonic dual-mode ramjet. This achievement – which could enable high-speed flight and longer range across numerous multi-mission aircraft – represents the most recent milestone in a diverse portfolio of hypersonic programmes. The dual-mode ramjet began testing in March of this year in the clean
Aventure Aviation has acquired its 23rd Boeing 737NG airframe, which will be dismantled for parts in Coolidge, Arizona. This 737-700 aircraft, MSN 35378, was last operated by China Southern Airlines. “Given the current environment for end-of-life assets, we are excited to continue our steady pipeline of material for our customers around the globe,” said Andrew
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at the Addis Ababa MRO Services facility, granting it full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive powerplant for Boeing’s new-generation 737 MAX single-aisle jet. Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer, Mesfin Tasew, expressed pride in achieving full testing capability for the CFM Leap-1B
LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) and Lufthansa Technik (LHT) are strengthening their cooperation with a new engine maintenance services (EMS) contract for the CFM56-7B engines of the airline’s Boeing 737NG fleet. In addition to the 11 planned overhauls, of which the first recently commenced and will be performed at Lufthansa Technik’s headquarters in Hamburg, the MRO
MRO service provider SR Technics (SRT) has prolonged its PW4000 engine maintenance agreement with Asiana Airlines. This agreement strengthens the cooperation with SR Technics’ valued customer for the next five years. The work on the engines will be carried out at SR Technics’ facilities at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. SR Technics has been maintaining Asiana
ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business has deepened its support for Safran Aircraft Engines by entering into a two-year agreement, with an option for extension, to provide module repair offload support for the CFM LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. Under the agreement, Safran Aircraft Engines will offload module repair work on the high-pressure turbine (HPT) rotor assembly
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline is expanding its industrial campus in Michigan (U.S.A.) and recently celebrated the ground breaking with invited guests, the management and over 300 employees. With the new building, the company will be able to meet the growing demand for MRO services covering Liebherr products on a wide variety of commercial aircraft and business jets.
Deutsche Aircraft, the pioneering German original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has announced a revised entry into service (EIS) timeline for its 40-seater regional turboprop, the D328eco. The aircraft is now set for EIS in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2027. The adjustments to the timeline align with regulatory changes that entail the detailed and comprehensive certification
Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a significant support-by-the-hour contract with Airbus Helicopters for the engines powering the German Bundeswehr’s new fleet of Airbus H145M helicopters. This Support-By-the-Hour (SBH®) contract covers in-service support and MRO for more than 124 Arriel 2E engines, from helicopter entry into service to 2030. This agreement adds to the existing SBH
Lufthansa Technik has taken over the total component support (TCS) for Air India’s entire Boeing 777 fleet. The multi-year agreement, signed on July 4, in Gurugram, India, encompasses services for a total of 27 aircraft. With this first contract, both companies are laying the foundations for long-term cooperation. Starting in July 2024, Air India will
