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GKN Aerospace is to lead a challenging 13-partner, 27 month, GB£30m future wing research programme, backed by the UK’s Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI). The VIEWS (Validation and Integration of Manufacturing Enablers for Future Wing Structures) programme will bring promising wing design, manufacture and assembly technologies near to market readiness, whilst selecting some novel technologies for

The GEnx new-generation powerplant that will equip the AIR FRANCE KLM fleet of Boeing 787s from the end of next year represents another step towards the future in MRO terms. AFI KLM E&M teams will be capable for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Schiphol engine shop. As first step AFI KLM E&M has obtained

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions reported that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228 on the Airbus A320 series aircraft from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “This STC opens many doors for the AFIRS 228,” commented Jeff Brunner, FLYHT’s Vice President of Certification Engineering & China

Rockwell Collins announced today that Air Canada has signed a three-year contract to renew the company’s ARINC Managed Services (AMS) radio support services agreement for the airline’s ground handling operation in Canada. Through its AMS offering, Rockwell Collins provides 24×7 on-site technical support for the UHF ground-to-ground communication system and radio equipment used to manage

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America reported that its MRO facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada has achieved AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific requirements of Aerospace Maintenance Organizations. AS9110B incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and specifies additional requirements for a quality management