AeroThrust to establish MRO facility in Bahrain

AeroThrust Holdings, USA, has formally concluded a joint venture agreement with Bahraini partners to establish AeroThrust Gulf Aviation Services W.L.L, in Bahrain. This follows a proactive outreach and consultation process by the Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB), to support the decision to invest in Bahrain, as well as continuing support around the registration process. This joint venture […]

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CTAL opens £multi-million facility to develop efficient, lightweight aero-engine technology

CTAL, a joint venture between Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace, opened a facility that will develop new composite aero engine components. The facility has been developed by CTAL to pilot pioneering manufacturing processes for aero-engine fan blades and fan-cases made of composite materials. Lighter, but as strong as traditional metal components, composite blades and cases could

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Airbus announces price adjustment for best-selling, fuel-efficient aircraft

Airbus has increased the average list prices of its aircraft by 3.9%, except for the A320neo Family price which rises by an average of 6.1%. The new pricing is effective from January 1st 2012.  “Our new pricing reflects the strong demand for our modern, eco-efficient aircraft families,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.“With

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AFI KLM E&M handles two 737-800s from ALC

Air Lease Corporation (ALC) contracted AFI KLM E&M to perform maintenance checks, repainting and modifications on two Boeing 737-800s.  Subsequently, these aircraft were delivered to their new lessees, Caribbean Airlines and Transaero Airlines. At the MRO’s facilities at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport, the aircraft underwent a C check, then were painted and reconfigured to a new

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