Nuremburg, Germany-based Aero-Dienst, has been named an authorized service center for GE’s CF34-3 engine, which powers the Bombardier Challenger 600 series. As an authorized service center, Aero-Dienst can perform line maintenance and engine maintenance as well as provide warranty support and facilitate access to both GE parts and technical support. Aero-Dienst has been one of
GAMECO has become a CAMAC (Civil Aviation Maintenance Association of China) certified civil aircraft parts distributor since mid-March 2012, in addition to GAMECO’s traditional role as a repair station certified by various airworthiness authorities (CAAC, FAA, EASA, etc.). Being certified as an aircraft parts distributor demonstrates that GAMECO’s Materials Management System has grown up to
Embraer and British Airways signed a contract for the sale of one more EMBRAER 190 (E190) jet. The aircraft will be operated by London City Airport (LCY)-based BA CityFlyer, British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary. When delivered during the third quarter of 2012, it will bolster the airline’s total fleet size to 14 E-Jets.
Macquarie AirFinance has purchased one Embraer 190 AR aircraft from Jetscape Aviation Group. The aircraft, originally delivered in 2009, is powered by General Electric 34-10E7 engines and is subject to a long-term lease to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, S.A.
IndiGo has recently signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik Philippines for a series of C4 lease return checks for seven of its A320 aircraft. The first aircraft is scheduled for lease return check on June 2012. The remaining contracted A320s will follow until the end of the year 2012.
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed an agreement for the acquisition of one C-17 Globemaster III, bringing the Royal Air Force (RAF) fleet of the airlifters to a total of eight. Boeing is scheduled to deliver the eighth C-17 later this year. RAF C-17s had surpassed 50,000 flight hours in December 2009, when the
ILFC has completed an agreement to expand its partnership with Grupo Aeromexico by adding two additional new Boeing 787-8 aircraft bringing the total leased from ILFC to five. The aircraft, equipped with GEnx engines, are scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2014.
AFI KLM E&M signed a contract with Spanish carrier Swiftair covering line maintenance for its Boeing 737s operation in Edinburgh. AFI KLM E&M’s UK subsidiary, KLM UK Engineering, which has extensive experience in the overhaul and maintenance of all models of the 737, will be responsible for inspecting, checking and where necessary carrying out repairs
After a delay of almost three years, Japan Airlines took delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners on March 26th, in a ceremony at the Future of Flight Aviation Center near Everett, Washington. JAL has orders for a total of 45 aircraft and options for an additional 20 GEnx-powered 787 Dreamliners. The delivery to
Pitch Aircraft Seating, the expanding UK-based aircraft seat manufacturer, is unveiling its new light-weight economy seat, the PF2000, at Aircraft Interiors Expo. Designed for the high-density, single-aisle economy class retrofit market, this clean line seat has been created by a talented team which calls on a wealth of experience in the automotive and aviation market.
