Production rates for jet engines and components from GE Aviation and its partner companies continue at historically high rates, driving GE’s installed base of jet engines in revenue service to unprecedented levels. The jet engine backlog for GE and its partner companies (mostly notably CFM International) exceeds 15,000 jet engines. GE Aviation’s total industrial backlog now
CFM International is granting licenses to three world-class tooling suppliers to support the advanced new LEAP engine. Customers will be able to purchase all LEAP line maintenance and overhaul shop tooling from AGSE, Dedienne Aerospace, and Rhinestahl. The arrangement allows LEAP operators to compare offers from all three fully-licensed suppliers and select the one best suited
Republic Airways awarded Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services (EAMS) with a three-year extension of its heavy maintenance contract for work performed at the EAMS facility, located in Nashville, TN. EAMS will continue to provide airframe maintenance, modifications and repair services for Republic’s Embraer fleet under a contract that was initially signed in May 2011.
NORDAM and GE Capital Aviation Services Asset Management Services (GECAS AMS), the recertified commercial aircraft components solution of GECAS, announced their partnership to provide airline customers with flight control systems begins July 1st. The program begins with Airbus A320 flight controls, which are stocked in Tulsa, Okla., and Victorville, Calif. locations. It will expand soon
Recognizing AMETEK MRO’s comprehensive global repair and overhaul expertise for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, 757 and 767 aircraft, the AJW Group signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with AMETEK to provide supplementary component repair and overhaul services that support AJW’s global fleet of more than 900 aircraft under contract and its expanding range of
Europe is finding it difficult to stand back and do nothing as Etihad Airways makes increasing inroads into Europe, especially through equity investments in Air Serbia, Aer Lingus, Air Berlin and Alitalia. Such interests have seen two major European airlines, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, object vehemently, complaining that Etihad is benefitting from interest-free government loans
Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport (FRA), has announced its final decision to commence construction of the new Terminal 3 in 2015. The decision comes after a comprehensive and detailed analysis of an audit study commissioned by the Hesse state government to assess the airport’s future capacity requirements. During its meeting on
Discovery Air Technical Services (DATS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Air, has been awarded a heavy maintenance contract by a major US regional airline operating ERJ 135/145 regional jets. This new customer contract covers an initial 9 aircraft. The work will be carried-out at DATS’ Heavy Maintenance facility at the Jean Lesage International Airport
Kellstrom Repair Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kellstrom Defense, has been approved by Honeywell International to become a Honeywell Authorized Repair Station. As the newest Honeywell Authorized Repair Station, the signing of the Honeywell Authorized Repair and Overhaul Agreement authorizes Kellstrom Repair Services to perform Organizational, Intermediate, and Depot level maintenance on GTCP36, GTC85,
Air Canada has received confirmation from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) representing the airline’s U.S.-based workforce that a new collective agreement reached February 4th, 2015 has been ratified. The new agreement is in effect until June 30th, 2019. The IBT represents approximately 650 Air Canada airport, cargo and call centre employees based in the
