Wencor Group announced the acquisition of XTRA Aerospace. As an authorized Part 145 FAA and EASA repair station, XTRA Aerospace is a leading provider of specialized repair services for a wide variety of electrical and mechanical systems across in-production commercial aircraft. XTRA Aerospace further augments Wencor Group’s electrical repair capabilities as it specializes in electrical
AeroTurbine, a wholly owned subsidiary of International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), has launched a new business line, AdviseAer, a unique blend of maintenance related products offering the company’s customers a full suite of services packaged as one complete solution. “AdviseAer is the result of detailed market discussions with our customers,” said AeroTurbine President and Chief
Flying Colours Corp. the Canadian headquartered MRO, completion and refurbishment specialist, delivered its first ever complete carbon fibre interior reconfiguration of a Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft for a Hong Kong based client. The carbon fibre interior was designed by the Flying Colours team in conjunction with the client to create an innovative new style of
In a move that complements the strategic partnership that AJW Group has already established with Aviation Technical Services, a wide-ranging repair agreement specifically covering a suite of component across various platforms was signed at MRO Americas in Phoenix on Tuesday April 8th. “Specialising in Boeing products, ATS is one of the largest MRO organisations on
MTU Maintenance is introducing new aftermarket services for mature aircraft engines under the name MTUPlus Mature Engine Solutions. The services are being launched in response to current market needs and are targeted at both airlines and lessors. MTUPlus Mature Engine Solutions are fully customized and can offer considerable savings potential. The modular set-up of MTUPlus
Russian airline Transaero awarded Aviointeriors with a P.O. to install on its four new B747- 8I, Aviointeriors’ new First class, MonaLisa, and the Columbus Three seat model for the Economy class. MonaLisa, the new First class product of Aviointeriors is distinguished by its smooth and graceful lines that conceal a fine work of engineering. The
VAS Aero Services, a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has entered into an agreement for onsite storage and parts distribution with Tarmac Aerospace, a leader in aircraft storage, maintenance and recycling based in Tarbes, France. Through this onsite storage and distribution agreement making VAS Aero Services its launch partner, Tarmac Aerosave will
NORDAM and GE Capital Aviation Services’ (GECAS) Asset Management Services unit announced a new cooperative initiative to provide airline customers with enhanced options for flight controls. The partnership combines GECAS’ inventory of flight control parts from aircraft teardowns with NORDAM’s strengths in component repair to offer airlines a faster and lower‐cost solution than repair of
The V2500 engine program reached a new operational milestone when two first-run V2527-A5 engines powering TAM’s A320ceo aircraft remained on wing without a shop visit for nearly 20,000 cycles and 30,000 flight hours. The engines – V12339 and V12341, rated at 27,000 pounds of thrust, are estimated to have each flown in excess of 9.5
Skymark Airlines’ first A380 has successfully made its maiden flight, following completion of the airframe assembly and system tests in Toulouse, France. The carrier’s A380 will be entering the next phase of production, covering cabin installation and painting at Hamburg, Germany. Skymark Airlines will become the first A380 operator in Japan when it takes delivery
