AFI KLM E&M and Air China Technics jointly expressed their intention to extend the scope of their cooperation in the aircraft maintenance sphere. The initiative is part of a partnership and exchange program between the two parties. Under the terms of the agreement, the AIR FRANCE KLM group will see one of its Boeing 747-400s
AJW Aviation launched a bespoke, state-of-the-art barcode scanning App to complement their successful consumables consignment solution. The AJW Group has invested heavily in the eradication of inefficiencies within the supply chain and this barcode scanning solution brings customers one step closer to fully automated consumables inventory management. In tandem with this, AJW announced a new
Direct Maintenance has received EASA Part-145 certification from its regulatory body to perform line maintenance services on B787 aircraft, including Release to Service. This latest Direct Maintenance Scope of Work extension with B787 follows the addition of the A380 in 2012 and the B747-8 in 2013. B787 launching airline for Direct Maintenance is long standing
Dassault Aviation has joined the main center fuselage subassemblies of the Falcon 5X, a key milestone in the production program for this innovative new large cabin twinjet. The center fuselage subassemblies – the front and rear lower subassemblies and the upper subassembly – are part of the main center section, which includes the cabin and
Aerostar S.A the leading Romanian aerospace company has recorded another successful financial year, with turnover up 8% in 2013, exports increased from 71% to 86% of turnover, and profits stable. Investment in plant and machinery also increased and employment rose by over 300 people to reach a total of nearly 1900. Building on its strategy
Portuguese operator Hi Fly has selected Flight Focus to provide a wireless in-flight entertainment system for its fleet of Airbus A330-200/300 aircraft. The airline and wet lease provider is taking a lead position among European charter operators and will offer wireless in-flight entertainment across their entire fleet. The solution will enhance the passenger experience by
Bombardier Aerospace’s revenues amounted to $2.1bn for the three-month period ended March 31, 2014, compared to $2.3bn for the same period last fiscal year. EBIT totalled $93m or 4.5% of revenues for the first quarter, compared to $101m, or 4.5%, last fiscal year. EBIT before special items totalled $105m, or 5.0% of revenues, for the
The Merex Group has completed the acquisition of Florida based Kellstrom Defense Aerospace. The acquisition of Kellstrom Defense creates a combined business with an expanded bundle of capabilities for legacy aircraft sustainment and unmatched channel access to serve the needs of global defense customers. Kellstrom Defense is a leader in providing distribution, life extension, maintenance
AerFin Limited has opened a new 45,000 ft² aircraft engine disassembly facility in the United Kingdom, providing storage, warehousing and parts distribution services. The company, which offers a broad scope of specialist engine support for Rolls Royce, CFMi, GE and Pratt and Whitney products for such engine types as RB211, Trent, CFM56-7/5B, PW4000, CF6 and
Atlas Air Worldwide reported the placement of two Boeing 747-8 Freighters into ACMI service for DHL Express. The two aircraft will be operated by Atlas Air, in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide’s transpacific express network under an ACMI arrangement for the benefit of DHL Express and Polar’s other customers. The aircraft replace two Boeing 747-400 Freighters
