United Technologies has completed the divestiture of its Pratt & Whitney Power Systems unit to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Divesting Power Systems allows UTC to focus on its core aerospace and commercial businesses. Pratt & Whitney has entered into a long-term agreement with MHI under which Pratt & Whitney
Comlux Aviation Services, the US based maintenance and refurbishment center of Comlux the Aviation Group, has been awarded the scheduled maintenance and cabin rework contract from Jet Premier One Malaysia, for an Airbus ACJ319. The maintenance program of the 6-year old aircraft includes mandatory C4 and 6 year-checks and painting. The aircraft is operated and
Aircell, a leading provider of in-flight connectivity equipment and services to the business aviation market, has signed an agreement with P3 Voith Aerospace GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, to develop several new Supplemental Type Certificates (STCs) for the Aviator 200 in-flight connectivity system in the European market. Under the program, Aircell will provide complete, no-cost STCs to
Switzerland-based Vertis Aviation, part of the independently owned aviation business the 28 East Group, announced a significant expansion to its exclusively marketed charter fleet with the addition of two new aircraft. The Airbus A319 Corporate Jet and the Bombardier Global XRS will be exclusively marketed and available for charter through Vertis Aviation AG from 1
328, part of the 328 Group, has successfully completed in partnership with Turkish Technic an extensive Gulfstream GIV interior refurbishment for the Turkish Government. This marks the first project in collaboration with Turkish Technic, which forms part of a wider agreement to work together on design and certification projects. The first collaboration proved so successful
The first Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft arrived on May 15th, on schedule, at India Naval Station Rajali. The P-8I is one of eight aircraft Boeing is building for India as part of a contract awarded in 2009. Based on the Boeing Next-Generation 737 commercial airplane, the P-8I is the Indian
GKN Aerospace has successfully concluded a composite manufacturing and assembly research programme using of out of autoclave (OOA) processes and materials and PI shaped woven preforms. These technologies are among those with the potential to transform the future manufacture and assembly of large composite aero-structures – and produce the performance gains the industry seeks in
HeliVert, a joint venture between Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland, signed a contract with Exclases Russia for the supply of five AW139 helicopters, which will be assembled at the HeliVert plant in Tomilino near Moscow. This contract, which includes a mix of five VIP and utility-configured helicopters, follows the first contract signed between HeliVert and Exclases
Bombardier Aerospace has signed a comprehensive, five-year agreement with Japan Air Commuter to renew its Smart Parts program coverage for the Japanese regional carrier’s 11 Q400 turboprops. The program renewal is customized to the airline’s specific operational and performance needs and will continue to provide Japan Air Commuter with competitive and predictable repair costs for
Precision Conversions has received FAA certification (Supplemental Type Certificate #ST02278SE) for its 757-200PCC Combi variant. The Combi configuration includes 10 full cargo positions and seating for 54 passengers along with full galley and lavatory facilities. This is also the first certified 757-200 Combi in the world to include winglets. The 1994, Pratt & Whitney powered
