With the prospect of new single-aisle jets to replace B737s and A320s still at least 15 years away, the heavy maintenance industry is preparing to offer continued support for the existing fleet. As a result, in the 2014 the airframe MRO of Airbus’ and Boeing’s popular jets will account for over $7bn worldwide. However, due
Sensor Systems has appointed Avio-Diepen as an authorized worldwide distributor of their innovative range of antennas for aerospace applications. Sensor Systems antennas can be found on most major commercial, military and business aircraft applications. One of Sensor System’s major contributions to the industry is a patented, all-metal, one-piece-cast antenna which eliminates “P” static. It offers
Fokker Aerostructures, a business unit of Fokker Technologies, has announced, that as a result of successful collaboration with the regional government, the company will expand its world class composite technology to the Mexican Facility. Composite components for business jet tails that will be manufactured in Chihuahua will now also be locally assembled. Fokker has a
Rolls-Royce committed to a share buyback of £1bn subject to the completion of the sale of its Energy gas turbine and compressor business to Siemens. The sale announced on 6 May this year, is expected to complete by the end of 2014. As no material acquisitions are planned, and reflecting the strength of the balance
Cronus Partners posted, it acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Boreas Holdings, in a refinancing through an extension of credit facilities provided by TD Bank, N.A. Boreas is the parent of multiple affiliated aviation services operating companies. Cronus continues to be a valued financial partner in the growth, enabling to continue the company’s expansion.
L2 Consulting Services, a leading provider of avionics integration, engineering and installation services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Douglas Mailat as Manager of Sales and Business Development. With a career spanning 20 plus years in business development, marketing, sales and promotion, Douglas will be responsible for managing current and prospective L2 customer relationships
Hughes Network Systems, one of the global leader in broadband satellite solutions and services, announced that it has signed a contract with Thaicom Public Company, a leading satellite communications provider in Asia Pacific, to provide its broadband satellite technology for in-flight connectivity services, in partnership with Global Eagle Entertainment. This contract follows the announcement last
TIMCO Aviation Services, a subsidiary of the Hong KongAircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO), posted that it launched new line maintenance and cabin services operations at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in mid-May, and at San Francisco International Airport in early June. The new locations add to TIMCO’s existing network (now 18 airports served), with base operations
AWAS released that they have delivered the second of two planned new A330-300 widebodies to Philippine Airlines (PAL) that were part of a purchase and leaseback agreement finalised earlier this year. Philippine Airlines had ordered these aircraft directly from the manufacturer and they will form part of the flag carrier’s ongoing refleeting and network expansion
Airbus’ A350 XWB flight test aircraft (MSN3) has completed hot weather testing in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. The objective of the tests is to check the behaviour of the engines and aircraft systems at temperatures reaching above 40°C. The aircraft performed several tests in flight as well as on the ground, including heat soak
