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CIRCOR Aerospace selected by Meggitt to supply electro-mechanical actuators

CIRCOR Aerospace, a business unit of CIRCOR International, has been selected by Meggitt Aerospace Braking Systems to manufacture the Electro-Mechanical Actuator component on a Motor-Actuated Parking Valve for an undisclosed large executive business jet. Shipments should begin in January 2014. CIRCOR Aerospace will perform the manufacturing, final assembly and testing of these actuators at its

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Air Madagascar integrates two A340s with AFI KLM E&M

AFI KLM E&M is assisting Air Madagascar during the deployment and first few months’ flight operations of two recently-acquired A340-300s from Air France. The services provided included the aircraft’s preparation, re-painting in the Air Madagascar livery, transfer, and “Total Care” maintenance.

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Iberia signs maintenance contract with Orbest Airlines

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

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Pratt & Whitney signs five new engine management program contracts

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

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FAA certifies Robinson R66 police helicopter

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

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V2500 powers 100th A320 assembled in Tianjin facility

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

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AWAS delivers second of two planned 737-800 aircraft to long-time customer Aerolineas Argentinas

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

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SOAR and Duncan Aviation form working agreement

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

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Sinopec and Airbus to develop Chinese alternative aviation fuel

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

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