Iberia and Orbest Airlines have signed a contract covering the maintenance of components of the Airbus A320s and A330s operated by the Palma de Majorca-based company, a unit of the Orizonia holiday Group. For three years, such aircraft components as sensors, audio system control panels, fire extinguishers, flight recorders, and radio beacons will be inspected
Pratt & Whitney recently signed five new contracts for its Engine Management Program (EMP) service in which Pratt & Whitney monitors and helps maintain customers’ engine performance. Through these agreements, Pratt & Whitney has two new U.S.-based customers — Southern Air, located in Norwalk, Conn., with an eight-year EMP agreement for 12 PW4000 engines and
On 7th September 2012, Robinson Helicopter Company received FAA certification for the R66 Turbine Police Helicopter. Robinson’s R66 Police model is specially configured for law enforcement and meets the latest FAA crashworthiness regulations. The four-place R66 Police helicopter combines R66 power, altitude performance, and capacity with the latest in surveillance systems. Turn-key ready, the R66
IAE International Aero Engines reported that the V2500 is powering the 100th A320 family aircraft, assembled at the Airbus A320 Family Final Assembly Line in China (FALC). The aircraft was delivered to Air China on September 25th, at an aircraft delivery ceremony in Tianjin. This delivery brings the total number of V-powered Tianjin A320 family
Dublin-based global aircraft lessor, AWAS, has delivered the second of two planned new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its long-time customer Aerolineas Argentinas. These new aircraft are part of the airline’s on-going fleet renewal programme and have been built to Aerolineas’ exact specifications, including the Boeing Sky Interior to deliver superior comfort and overall flying experience
Source One Aircraft Repair (SOAR), an aftermarket leader in AOG and Field Repair Services, has added Duncan Aviation, an FAA CRS/OS certified aircraft service provider for business and government operators, to the SOAR Network for AOG and Heavy Repair Services globally. “We are pleased to include Duncan Aviation as part of our comprehensive network,” stated
China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of China’s biggest energy companies and Airbus are developing and promoting renewable aviation fuel production for regular commercial use in China. Sinopec is the instrumental partner in helping the Central Government to establish a Chinese airworthiness certification for alternative aviation fuels made from locally grown feedstocks. The certified
Aviation Partners Boeing released that Santiago-based LAN Airlines has ordered 10 additional Blended Winglet Systems for Boeing 767-300ER passenger and freighter aircraft. This order brings LAN’s order total to 57 Blended Winglet systems for the Boeing 767-300ER/F, making it the largest APB customer for this model.
All Nippon Airlines (ANA) announced that the ANA Group has ordered an additional 11 787-9 Dreamliners. The order, valued at $2.7bn at current list prices, bring the total number of 787s ANA has ordered to 66 airplanes consisting of 36 787-8s and 30 787-9s. ANA, the launch customer for the 787 Dreamliner, is Boeing’s largest
With the delivery of United’s first 787 Dreamliner on September 24th, United became the first airline in North America to take delivery of the 787. United announced it will initially use the 787 on international routes to Africa, Asia and Europe. The airline will conduct temporary domestic flights before transitioning its 787 fleet to international
