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
EirTrade Aviation Ireland, has completed the teardown of a 737-500 aircraft, for an undisclosed party, in their hangar at Ireland West Airport, Knock, Co. Mayo. This is the first aircraft of its type to be dismantled by EirTrade and in Ireland. EirTrade Aviation Ireland, was founded by a team of aviation professionals in 2010 and
In a ceremony at Embraer Executive Jets’ Melbourne Campus, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) presented Embraer a Production Certificate to assemble Phenom 300s in the United States. Previously, Phenom 300 jets assembled in Melbourne have been certified under the FAA type certificate granted to those produced in Brazil.
TransDigm Group (TDG) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arkwin Industries, Inc., for approximately $286m in cash. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. Arkwin, located on Long Island, New York, manufactures proprietary, highly engineered aerospace hydraulic and
SIAEC Group posted a profit attributable to owners of the parent of $270.1m for the financial year ended 31 March 2013, an increase of $1.0m on or 0.4% over last year. Operating profit was $1.5m or 1.2% lower at $128.1m. Revenue was $23.2m or 2.0% lower, mainly due to lower fleet management and project revenue.
