Nexcelle – the joint venture of Aircelle (Safran) and GE Aviation’s Middle River Aircraft Systems for a new generation of engine nacelles on integrated propulsion systems – has delivered its first O-Duct nacelle to equip CFM International’s LEAP-1C engines for the COMAC C919 jetliner. Developed and manufactured by Aircelle, this innovative O-Duct marks a milestone
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) has completed its previously announced acquisition of TIMCO Aviation Services (TIMCO). With the completion of the transaction, TIMCO will be a wholly-owned subsidiary of HAECO, creating one of the world’s leading airframe MRO service providers based on scope of services and products offered. HAECO and TIMCO together will provide
Fokker Services B.V. announced a package of restructuring measures to address the changing conditions of the Fokker aircraft maintenance, logistics and parts availability market it is operating in. The measures include a significant reduction of staff in The Netherlands, as well as cost reduction and operational improvements plans. The measures are designed to enhance growth
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) has received Supplemental Type Certification (STC) from the FAA for Split Scimitar Winglets to be installed on Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The Split Scimitar Winglet program is the culmination of a five-year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all-new
PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO) announced the redelivery of a 737-400 Combi aircraft to First Air, the first of two conversion projects for the Ottawa headquartered carrier. This versatile, PEMCO-built Combi will be used primarily within Northern Canada, providing a unique combination of cargo and passenger services. The 737-400 Combi is capable of simultaneously carrying
Thales, a leader in In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) and Turkish Airlines announced the Thales TopSeries AVANT in-flight entertainment system has been officially selected on board 25 of its A321 and 20 of its B737 aircraft. Turkish Airlines and Thales have also agreed to a 10 year service agreement for the provision of media content
The CF34 engine captured more than 470 orders in the last 12 months as airlines revitalized their regional jet fleets. The rising order book is also boosting production rates for the engine. CF34 production rates will grow from more than 330 engines in 2013 to close to 400 engines in 2014 and more than 475
Boeing and Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding Co. signed a broad collaboration agreement allowing the companies to pursue possible partnership opportunities in the areas of defense and commercial aviation that will benefit customers and generate new business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Boeing and Saudia will explore areas of cooperation in pilot and aircraft maintenance
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) celebrated the first two BBJ 787-8 deliveries of 2014. The deliveries, made over the past week to separate undisclosed customers, mark the second and third BBJ 787 airplanes delivered to date. The first BBJ 787-8 was delivered in December 2013. To date, customers have ordered 13 BBJ 787s, with deliveries occuring
London Air Services (LAS), one of Canada’s leading corporate jet service providers, takes off this year on a high note with the purchase of five new Bombardier Learjet 75 aircraft. The newest addition to an already diverse fleet will fly up to eight business travelers. The new 75 features improved travelling range as compared to
