StandardAero has been selected by Embraer to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for Pratt & Whitney Canada APS 2300 auxiliary power units (APUs) enrolled in the aircraft manufacturer’s pool program. The agreement also covers support of associated APS 2300 line-replaceable units (LRUs) enrolled in Embraer’s pool program. The APS 2300 APU equips Embraer’s
Satair, an Airbus Services company, and SR Technics, a leading MRO service provider for the civil aviation sector, have signed a multi-year agreement covering the supply of a diverse scope of more than 1,000 part numbers in the first year. The agreement is valid from June 2021 and positions Satair as a registered preferred supplier
Cathay Pacific Airways and HK Express have signed contracts for Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to provide support for their A320-family fleets. These extend the service relationship with Cathay Pacific and welcome HK Express as a new FHS customer. The multi-year, maintenance-by-the-hour contracts cover integrated component services, including on-site stock, pool access, and repair services.
Fraport Slovenija – a Fraport AG company – has officially inaugurated its new passenger terminal at Ljubljana Airport in Slovenia. Fraport invested some €21 million in the ultra-modern terminal which strategically positions Ljubljana Airport to meet the future requirements of travel and tourism. After about a two-year construction period, the new terminal will be open
Rusada, a leading provider of aviation software solutions, has announced a major recruitment drive to grow its product development division. Despite the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rusada has remained in a strong financial position throughout, due a diverse customer portfolio and the signing of several important contracts. In the last 12 months the company
GA Telesis (GAT) has announced an agreement with Aero Staking, to become a global distributor the latter’s extensive product line of aircraft tooling, bearings, and bearing testing equipment. This partnership represents GA Telesis’ Tarmac Solutions commitment to supporting airlines and MROs in reducing their overall maintenance costs while finding those solutions all in one location.
VINCI Airports’ and easyJet have opened the carriers new base and the launch of Faro airport’s solar plant, the first in-airport solar plant in Portugal. The base is a new illustration of VINCI Airports’ commitment towards Portugal and the Algarve region. Thanks to the €32.8 million modernization program it delivered at Faro airport, VINCI Airports
Airbus, Safran, Dassault Aviation, ONERA and the French Ministry of Transport are jointly launching an in-flight study, at the end of 2021, to analyze the compatibility of unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with single-aisle aircraft and commercial aircraft engine and fuel systems, as well as with helicopter engines. This flight will be made with the
Causeway Aero has opened a brand new 7,000 ft² production facility in Sligo in the northwest of the Republic of Ireland, and is currently in the advanced stages of receiving EASA Part-21G approval from the Irish Aviation Authority. As the Lisburn facility is now outside EASA and approved by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority, it
Air Navigation Solutions (ANSL) has announced the launch of a ground-breaking unit training program that enables Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs) to utilize simulators as a key training element throughout full unit training. It is the first On-the-Job Training (OJT) program that uses simulators consistently throughout the entire Unit Training Plan (UTP) to be approved
