Southwest Airlines and its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways received approval by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for a Single Operating Certificate (SOC), marking a key milestone in the integration of the two airlines. The process of a full integration of the AirTran Airways fleet into the Southwest Airlines fleet (i.e., paint scheme and interior
Constant Aviation, a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility, announced the completion of the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Wi-Fi system along with Aircell’s Gogo Biz In-flight Internet system in a Phenom 300. The completion of this STC marks the first ever for the Phenom 300 and this STC also includes a satellite phone system.
Growing European airline group OLT is a new user of Commsoft’s OASES maintenance management software, following its recent mergers with Polish carriers Yes Airways and Jet Air. Warsaw-based charter carrier Yes Airways, which is rebranding as OLT Express Poland, was already an OASES-user since May 2011. Regional carrier Jet Air, based in Gdansk, is rebranding
Safran inaugurated the new Labinal production plant in Villemur-sur-Tarn, southwest France, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a strong industrial base in its home country. Labinal, a Safran group company, is a leading manufacturer of electrical wiring solutions for aircraft. Located about 30 kilometers from Toulouse, Labinal’s new aircraft wiring plant spans some 13,500 m² (145,800
Mxi Technologies, a leader in aviation maintenance management software, has signed an expanded long-term agreement with Boeing as a key partner in the ongoing support and delivery of the GoldCare program. The renewed agreement reflects a continued investment to deliver a comprehensive maintenance solution set built around Boeing’s OEM expertise and underpinned by Mxi Technologies’
Nippon Carbon Company, GE and Safran are creating a joint venture to manufacture and sell silicon carbide (SiC) continuous fiber or Nicalon, an important material for CFM’s next-generation of high performance aircraft engine components. Closure of the joint venture is subject to regulatory approvals. The new joint venture, NGS Advanced Fibers, will be headquartered in
Flying Colours, the global aviation Services Company based in Canada, has been appointed as an authorized reseller and installation facility for ViaSat, a Carlsbad, USA-based Company that provides satellite high-speed Internet equipment and services to a consumer, business and government client base. Under the auspices of the arrangement the Canadian completions company will be responsible
Component Control released that HRD Aero Systems, an independently-owned safety equipment repair station, has expanded its Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software footprint to increase operational efficiencies, as the company grows to support and link together globally dispersed inventory and repair partnerships in the United States, Asia and Europe. HRD Aero Systems offers end-to-end safety
Reuben Brothers announced the acquisition of the London Heliport in Battersea, from Andrew Davis. The acquisition, made by Reuben Brothers investment vehicle Aldersgate Investments Limited, extends the group’s existing aviation interests, including the ownership of London Oxford Airport which was acquired in 2007. The London Heliport, located on the River Thames and with easy access
ADSOFTWARE is carrying on its success story and recorded nine new customers and excellent financial results for 2011. The software developer and publisher employs his proven implementation methodology to provide more and more customers worldwide with a full scope of functionality through AIRPACK latest 2011 version. In 2011, the company signed with the two national
