GA Telesis LLC announced the launch of its SNAP (Strategic Nacelle Access Program) program. GA Telesis and its subsidiaries GA Telesis Composite Repair Group and GA Telesis Component Repair Group SE have developed a program to support airlines worldwide with a solutions based approach to support airlines’ nacelle and nacelle actuation needs. The SNAP program
Embraer has completed the first shipset in composite material in its Embraer Compósitos factory in Évora, Portugal. This first part, a Legacy 500 empennage, has been shipped to Embraer headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. In full compliance with the requirements set by Embraer headquarters, the empennage is made mainly of carbon fibre parts.
VistaJet, an exclusive operator of Bombardier business aircraft, has signed a deal for up to 142 Global business jets which includes firm orders for 56 Global jets and options for a further 86 Global jets at a 2012 U.S. list price value of more than $7.8bn if all options are exercised. The value of the
Ascent Aviation Services Corp. (Tucson, AZ) signed a contract for an undisclosed value with AerSale, Inc. (Coral Gables, FL) for heavy maintenance and refurbishment work on one B737-300, MSN 27910. “Ascent is pleased to continue its long standing relationship with AerSale for Aircraft Transition Services.”
AgustaWestland released that the third prototype of the new generation 4.5 tonne light intermediate AW169 helicopter recently successfully completed its maiden flight at Cascina Costa in Italy. During its 35 minutes flight, the aircraft performed as expected with an assessment of the helicopter’s general handling and basic systems. A fourth prototype in scheduled to fly
WheelTug has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic (ANS CR), whereby ANS CR will become WheelTug’s air navigation and air traffic services partner for European operations. “ANS CR is an active member of the world’s leading air traffic management organizations, including CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organization), ATCA
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s latest generation turboshaft engine, the PT6C-67E, set to power Eurocopter’s new EC175 medium twin helicopter, has just received design approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency. EASA issued a validation Type Certificate and Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) for the PT6C-67E on November 9, 2012, clearing the way for its future
FL Technics Jets, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services for business aviation, is successfully enhancing its partnership with the Russian business aviation operator Swift Aero, a part of alliance with Sirius Aero, by extending the MRO services agreement. According to the latest agreement, FL Technics Jets provided comprehensive APU repair
A J Walter Aviation, a leading global aircraft spares support specialist, announced the introduction of a new exchange service for complete fan blade sets. The service, which is now fully available, offers a selection of CFM56 engine fan blade sets, ready to ship and fit immediately. With a worldwide logistics network, AJW can deliver quick-turn
China’s Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first A319 assembled at the Airbus Tianjin Final Assembly Line (FALC). The A319 delivered today is the fifth A319 to join the all Airbus fleet operated by lhasa based Tibet Airlines. The airline received its first Airbus A319 in July 2011 in Hamburg, Germany. The newly delivered
