IFS, the global enterprise applications company, reported that Emirates has selected IFS Applications 8 to manage its new engine overhaul facility in Dubai, UAE. The solution will support all business processes including maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), and corporate performance management (CPM). The contract includes licenses and services worth in excess of US$6m. In 2011,
Component Control released that AJW Technique and Kelly Aviation have both selected Quantum Control to manage their MRO integrated logistics processes at their new facilities in Montreal, Quebec. The AJW Group already utilizes the robust and aviation specific system across its complete aircraft spares support flagship, A J W Aviation, and said the decision of
AVINCO and AVIATORS announced a strategic partnership to strengthen their position in the Indian helicopter and commercial aircraft market. AVIATORS is active across Aircraft Charter, Aircraft Management and Aircraft Sales sectors in India, as well as the aviation media with AVIATORS magazine. AVINCO is a leading player in helicopter and commercial aircraft trading worldwide, with
Lufthansa Technik is offering a new aviation-qualified high-performance Wireless Access Point (WAP) based on the latest developments from Aruba Networks. Optimized for the extremely high-density characteristics common in aircraft cabin environments and complying with the most stringent aviation security constraints, the new WAP offers ultra-fast data communications. The device can be easily configured by airlines
Honeywell and Boeing have signed a technical services agreement to research and develop technologies for the next generation of high-speed, in-flight wireless connectivity on Boeing platforms including the 787, 777, 737NG and 747-8. With this agreement, Honeywell and Boeing are addressing passengers’ increasing demands for faster, more reliable in-flight connectivity on iPads, smartphones, tablet devices
Thales, a leader in In-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems and Gogo, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity, announced a new partnership. The relationship will enable airlines to select a highly integrated, powerful IFEC product that combines Gogo’s connectivity solutions with the Thales TopConnect cabin system. Thales and Gogo first partnered to deliver an IFEC
Commercial Jet announced the opening of a new 400,000 ft² facility at Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) in Dale County, Alabama, more than tripling its capacity to provide freighter conversion and MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services. The Dothan Houston County Airport Authority has initiated the twelve million dollar construction renovation to be completed in stages
Stands on Demand (SOD) and Advanced Ground Systems Engineering (AGSE) have executed a five year collaboration agreement in which SOD becomes the exclusive lessor of certain AGSE aircraft engine transportation stands in the United States and AGSE becomes the exclusive supplier of certain aircraft engine transportation stands in the United States. SOD and AGSE will
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), a leader in in-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC), has expanded its product and service offering and its global communication network with the addition of AirDat’s real-time weather data and superior forecasting technology. Since 2003, AirDat’s advanced technology has changed the way commercial airlines, governments, energy providers, and commodity investors use weather
On April 5th, Boeing completed a 787 certification demonstration flight on line number 86, a Boeing-owned production airplane built for LOT Polish Airlines. The flight marks the final certification test for the new battery system, completing the testing required by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The flight departed from Paine Field in Everett, Wash.
