TAP Maintenance & Engineering (TAP M&E) have introduced state of the art technology into daily Engine Overhaul operations. This is believed to be the first such fully integrated operational application of RFID to aircraft engine components within an MRO. An innovative mobile solution harnessing RFID technology is being used to help trace engine components undergoing
Gama Aviation, the global business aviation and services company, released that effective January 23rd 2012, it took responsibility for all business aircraft handling at Sharjah International Airport, with the creation of a brand new FBO (Fixed Base Operation). The news ratifies a committed and ongoing relationship with Sharjah Department of Civil Aviation with the aim
Zodiac Aerospace has completed the acquisition of Contour Aerospace from PAIG Investments Limited, an investment vehicle controlled by the RBS Special Opportunities Fund. With facilities in Cwmbran and Camberley in the UK, Contour Aerospace employs around 1,300 people and reported revenue of approximately £130m in 2010. This acquisition will enable Zodiac Aerospace to strengthen its
Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9%, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1%. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2012. “Our new pricing reflects the strong demand for our modern, eco-efficient aircraft families,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.“With
As part of the already planned cost reductions in the new strategic platform 4Excellence, SAS will reduce the number of full-time positions in the administration by 300. One of the main targets in 4Excellence is a 3-5% unit cost reduction annually. That equals approximately SEK 2bn for 2012. SAS maintains its forecast of a marginally
Turkish Technic, based at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport in Turkey, has joined the worldwide Airbus Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Network. The Airbus MRO Network is designed to provide customers with a worldwide choice of competitive, quality maintenance services from MRO providers with Airbus aircraft experience. Since its launch in March 2005, Airbus has worked with
LAN Airlines S.A. and TAM S.A. announced a revised estimate of the synergies expected to be achieved through the merger of the two airlines to create LATAM Airlines Group S.A. LAN and TAM estimate that the combined synergies arising from the proposed combination could increase LATAM Group’s annual operating income over time by between US$600m and
Advaero Technologies has successfully completed initial trials of a revolutionary carbon composite product utilizing a unique fabric technology and Advaero’s new patent-pending HVAR™ resin infusion process. The company developed the composite product as a member of a global consortium that includes Stanford University’s Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Chomarat Textile Industries, the aim of which
Lufthansa Technik AG is now the sole owner of the American company AirLiance Materials, one of the world’s largest suppliers of quality-assured used aircraft spare parts. Lufthansa Technik announced that it had taken over the shares previously held by the two minority owners United Airlines and Air Canada. AirLiance Materials’ new President and CEO is
Component Control announced that Aero-Parts Connections, a premier supplier of aircraft safety and emergency equipment to the airline and aircraft repair industries, has expanded its investment with Quantum MRO and Logistics software to support its new sister company, Aviation Inflatables. Aviation Inflatables is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified repair facility, with operational approval from
