Kellstrom Aerospace and ANA partner on inventory management

September 24, 2024

Kellstrom Aerospace has signed a significant agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA), one of the world’s leading airlines. This collaboration aims to enhance ANA’s operations by utilising Kellstrom’s advanced inventory management solutions. The partnership will allow ANA to maximise the value of its inventory by working with Kellstrom’s innovative, service-led supply chain programmes. With Kellstrom’s

Ribbon cutting ceremony at Farsound’s new San Antonio, Texas, facility

Farsound opens new facility in Texas

September 24, 2024

Farsound Aviation (Farsound) has announced the opening of a new facility in San Antonio, Texas, to enhance its service to a growing customer base across the Americas. The facility includes 20,000 ft² of warehouse space and 8,000 ft² of office space, featuring private offices, collaborative workstations, conference rooms and a spacious breakroom for staff. CEO

Airbus A380 in Global Airlines livery © Global Airlines

Global Airlines teams up with EFW for A380 maintenance deal

September 23, 2024

Global Airlines, the new all-A380 airline, has announced a multi-million euro partnership with global MRO specialist Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) to carry out the base maintenance inspection for its first fully acquired aircraft, 9H-GLOBL. The A380 will soon fly to Dresden for necessary maintenance, including mandatory inspections and component replacements, before being repositioned in Europe for

Panasonic Avionics will equip 34 Air India aircraft with Astrova IFE systems

Air India launches US$400 million aircraft refit programme

September 23, 2024

Air India has announced the launch of a comprehensive refit programme worth over US$400 million to revamp 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. This phased upgrade will introduce a refreshed Air India experience, featuring a modern three-cabin configuration with new seats, carpets, curtains, and upholstery. The refit process will begin with 27 narrow-body Airbus A320neo

FIGEAC AÉRO signs €65 million contracts to support Airbus A320 production ramp-up

September 20, 2024

FIGEAC AÉRO, a prominent partner for major aerospace manufacturers, has secured three new agreements with Airbus and another top-tier customer, collectively valued at €65 million. These contracts are designed to support the increased production rates of Airbus’s A320 family aircraft, aligning with the aerospace giant’s plans to ramp up output in the coming years. Two

LATAM Airlines will retrofit its Boeing 787 fleet with the R7 premium mini suite © RECARO Aircraft Seating

LATAM Airlines to retrofit Boeing 787 fleet with RECARO’s premium R7 mini suites

September 20, 2024

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has been chosen by LATAM Airlines to retrofit its Boeing 787 fleet with the R7 premium mini suite. The upgrade will feature 20 suites in LATAM’s B787-8 aircraft and 30 in its B787-9s, across a total of 24 shipsets. The collaboration between RECARO and LATAM aims to elevate the in-flight experience,

Final assembly of Do228 NXT wing © GA-ATS

General Atomics begins final assembly of Do228 NXT series wing

September 20, 2024

General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has successfully commenced the final assembly of the first wing for its new Do228 NXT series aircraft, marking a major milestone in the production process and showcasing GA-ATS’ dedication to aerospace innovation and quality. In a strategic move, GA-ATS has relocated the final assembly of control surfaces and wing

Official opening ceremony of the new state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility in Zurich, Switzerland

SR Technics opens new facility for P&W GTF engine maintenance

September 20, 2024

SR Technics has inaugurated a state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility in Zurich, Switzerland, dedicated to servicing Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, along with the successful reconstruction of a second test cell. This facility marks the 17th active location within the global GTF MRO network and will provide full disassembly, assembly and testing for PW1100G-JM engines used

Collins Aerospace secures first FAA approval for multi-core processor

September 19, 2024

Collins Aerospace has received the first-ever FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for a fully enabled multi-core processor. The Collins Multifunction Display, powered by Mosarc™, will enhance an aircraft’s flight deck with 75% more capability compared to traditional single-core processors, increasing speed, capacity and flexibility. With this certification, the Multifunction Display becomes the world’s first

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East begins heavy maintenance on South African aircraft

September 18, 2024

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has commenced heavy maintenance checks on South African-registered Embraer Legacy aircraft after receiving regulatory approval. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has officially authorised ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East’s Dubai facility to carry out heavy maintenance on the Embraer EMB-135/145 series (Legacy 600/650 series), including checks up to 192-month

MRO & Production

Kellstrom Aerospace and ANA partner on inventory management

Farsound opens new facility in Texas

Global Airlines teams up with EFW for A380 maintenance deal

Air India launches US$400 million aircraft refit programme

FIGEAC AÉRO signs €65 million contracts to support Airbus A320 production ramp-up

LATAM Airlines to retrofit Boeing 787 fleet with RECARO’s premium R7 mini suites

General Atomics begins final assembly of Do228 NXT series wing

SR Technics opens new facility for P&W GTF engine maintenance

Collins Aerospace secures first FAA approval for multi-core processor

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East begins heavy maintenance on South African aircraft

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