The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration approved additional extended operations (ETOPS) for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The move will allow 787s to be operated up to 330 minutes from a landing field and signals continued confidence in the airplane’s technical capabilities. Dreamliners have been allowed to operate up to 180 minutes away from a landing field
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will lease two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Kenya Airways to expand the carrier’s fleet. The aircraft come from GECAS’ existing order book with Boeing and are scheduled for delivery in early 2015.
AJW Aviation has signed a two year contract with Nigerian airline Air Peace to provide power-by-the-hour support for its four B737-500 aircraft. Although this is AJW’s first contract with the airline, their Boeing fleet joins over 500 aircraft which AJW currently has under PBH or pooling globally. AJW will support Air Peace from its significant
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Group has enhanced its aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support service by launching a centralised material support centre that leverages Group-wide assets and technical capabilities to further strenghten customer support in emergency situations. The single-point AOG communication platform provides customers with access to a dedicated team of experienced material specialists, on 24/7 standby
AviaAM Leasing, a WSE listed global aviation holding company engaged in commercial aircraft acquisition, leasing and sales, is further developing its cooperation with major air carriers from the CIS region, by signing an aircraft leasing agreement with Belavia. Under the latest contract, AviaAM Leasing has already delivered a Boeing 737-300 aircraft to the Belarusian flag
The high-speed low-pressure turbine for Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine to power the A320neo has passed the mandatory stress tests with flying colors. These extremely complex telemetry runs, an official certification requirement for this module made by MTU, are considered one of the biggest challenges in engine testing. They serve to measure
Surinam Airways decided to extend the maintenance contract for its Airbus A340-300 with AFI KLM E&M. The original agreement signed in November 2009 covered full aircraft maintenance and overhaul. The recently-extended contract between the two groups includes engineering services, A-checks, engine and component repair with pool access and deployment of a Main Base Kit. A
Boeing announced that it is acquiring AerData Group , which provides integrated software solutions for lease management, engine fleet planning and records management. Based in the Netherlands, AerData also provides technical services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul companies. AerData has approximately 120 employees located in the Netherlands, United Kingdom
Cabot Aviation announced the lease by TAG Aviation (UK) of one Boeing 757-200ER, serial number 26330, from ILFC. The aircraft, which has Rolls-Royce engines together with the highest available take-off weight and winglets, will be reconfigured and operated with a VIP interior, primarily for TCS Expeditions’ worldwide services but has other contracted work and will
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) reported that Vision Technologies Aerospace has acquired 100% equity interest in Aviation Academy of America, for a purchase consideration of US$811,238 (approximately $1.02m). Following the acquisition, Aviation Academy of America, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of VT Aerospace. The acquisition is part of the Group’s aerospace sector’s strategic initiative
