Turbomeca and Milestone Aviation Group create partnership

Helicopter engine manufacturer Turbomeca (Safran group), and Milestone Aviation Group, the first global aircraft leasing company exclusively focused on helicopters, announced the beginning of an expansive partnership between the two companies. Through the Global Support Partnership, Turbomeca and Milestone are jointly developing new engine support solutions and services for Milestone’s lease customers around the world. The

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GAMECO announces Air Pacific B767 maintenance contract

Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Company (GAMECO) announced it has been awarded a maintenance contract from Air Pacific Airlines, the national airline of Fiji for an End-Of-Lease C Checks on their B767 aircraft. The maintenance contract for the B767-300 aircraft will include a C Check, implementation of SB’s/EO’s, and all other maintenance tasks necessary for

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Eurocopter unveils new EC130 T2

Eurocopter unveiled its newest helicopter, the EC130 T2, which features enhanced comfort, improved operational performance and increased versatility for this popular member of the company’s lightweight single-engine product line. The EC130 T2 was revealed at the 2012 Heli-Expo exhibition in Dallas, Texas, where Eurocopter also announced seven launch customers for the rotary-wing aircraft covering a

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GE Aviation expands U.S. network of operations

With its global business base growing, GE Aviation is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new facilities to open by 2013. GE Aviation’s production rates are expected to grow from approximately 3,000 commercial and military engine deliveries in 2011 to 3,400 deliveries in 2012, and 3,800 deliveries

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Barfield to support TAME's new ATR42-500s

Barfield, a Sabena technics company, signed a contract with TAME, Ecuador’s flag carrier, for the full support of their fleet of three newly delivered ATR42-500. Barfield’s airline programs division, in charge of managing power by the hour contracts, will provide nose-to-tail component support and repair, including engine LRU´s and propellers, pool access. The services will

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RLC leverages Component Control to initiate preventative maintenance programs

RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, is leveraging Quantum MRO and Logistics software to implement trend-based preventative maintenance programs that improve helicopter performance and reduce downtime. RLC, certified by the FAA to provide full-service helicopter maintenance, currently operates 10 aircraft bases and maintains a 10,000 ft² parts department.

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ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China appointed as Honeywell dealer

ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China is now the authorized avionics dealer for Honeywell International in mainland China. The agreement will promote, sell and support the full range of Honeywell’s avionics products, warranties and protection plans for Chinese business jets and build on the strong relationship that has existed between Honeywell and ExecuJet Aviation for more

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