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AviaAM Leasing delivers second Boeing 737 to Belavia

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

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MTU’s low-pressure turbine for A320neo engine passes milestone

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

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Surinam Airways extends A340 maintenance contract with AFI KLM E&M

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

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Boeing acquires AerData Group

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

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TAG Aviation to lease one Boeing 757-200ER from ILFC

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

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ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm acquires US flight school

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

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Asiana Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A380

South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380, becoming the eleventh operator of the type in the world. Asiana Airlines has ordered six A380s, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. The airline has specified a premium three class layout for its fleet, seating a total of 495 passengers, with 12 private

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Precision Aviation Services (PAS) sells Robinson Turbine Helicopter

PAS sold a top-of-the-line 2014 Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter during HAI HELI-EXPO 2014, which attracts more than 19,000 people involved in the rotary craft industry. The R66 Turbine, outfitted with Robinson’s new glass avionics cockpit, offers many of the company’s signature design features including a two-bladed rotor system, T-bar cyclic and open cabin configuration. The

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Monarch Aircraft Engineering Training Academy provides EASA Part 147 approved aircraft type training

Monarch Aircraft Engineering Training Academy, the UK-based training centre has extensive capability to deliver full EASA Part-147 B1 and B2 approved type training for a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is one of only eight independent Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisations worldwide accredited to provide training for this aircraft type.

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