Air Transport Services Group announced the commencement of new wide-body freighter service for Qantas Freight between Australia and New Zealand, and for DHL between Europe and Africa. ATSG said its subsidiary Air Transport International (ATI) is scheduled to begin providing wide-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) service for Qantas Freight between Australia and New
The final Boeing 767 in United Airlines’ international fleet has been upgraded with fully lie-flat beds in United First and United Business. Customers traveling on an international United flight on a B767 are now ensured they will enjoy the comfort and relaxation of United’s new International Premium Travel Experience. United has completed 18 of 24
Rockwell Collins introduced a next-generation simulation architecture that leverages advanced technologies and a modular design to maximize life cycle value and enhance training effectiveness across military and civil training platforms. Designed from the user and maintainer’s point of view, the advanced CORE simulation architecture features common open reusable elements including scalable software adaptable for multiple
An unveiling ceremony held in Binhai New District of Tianjin on June 6, 2009 marked the official founding of Tianjin Aviation Ltd, a joint venture between HNA Group, Tianjin Port Free Trade Zone and Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd. The registered capital of Tianjin Aviation is RMB 1.3 billion, of which HNA Group contributed RMB 1.081
TriMas Corporation – a diversified manufacturer of engineered and applied products – reported that its Monogram Aerospace Fasteners business unit has developed the capability to produce seven types of titanium screws used by large, commercial airframe manufacturers. Airframe manufacturers are increasingly turning to titanium aerospace parts because of the metal’s light weight and its galvanic
TES Aviation Group (TES) a subsidiary of DVB Bank SE, has inaugurated its new corporate headquarters and logistics facility. The 130,000 sq ft state of the art facility in Bridgend, Wales, UK, accommodates all engineering and materials operations of the engine management services solutions provider which now manages in excess of 450 engines for airlines
Alaska Airlines and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) jointly announced a tentative agreement on a proposed two-year contract extension for the airline’s 665 aircraft technicians. The proposal to extend the contract through Oct. 17, 2011, will be presented to union members for review and a ratification vote. The ratification process is expected to be
The Boeing Company, Danish aerospace maintenance training leader TEC Aviation, and the Dutch World Class Aviation Academy (WCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities to develop state-of-the-art maintenance training, courseware development, computer-based training and virtual maintenance training for the Northern European aerospace market. This initiative paves the way for the possible exchange of
Universal Air Repair receives EASA Certification to operate as an approved Repair Station with Limited Accessories ratings. With this additional certification, all EASA and FAA-certificated operators and maintenance agencies can accept components that UAR repairs or overhauls. The 10,000 square-foot facility specializes in fuel, hydraulic and electrical accessory repairs along with NiCad battery overhaul. UAR
EMS Sky Connect, a division of EMS Technologies announced that its Fort
