The Condor Mk3, Collins Aerospace’s cooperative surveillance radar capable of communicating directly with aircraft transponders

Collins Aerospace wins major FAA radar modernisation contract

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured a US$438 million contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support the Radar System Replacement programme, a central element of efforts to modernise the United States National Airspace System. The programme forms a key component of the Department of Transportation’s wider initiative to deliver a brand-new air […]

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King Air 360 aircraft © Textron Aviation

King Aerospace lands FAA maintenance deal

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Aircraft modification and maintenance specialist King Aerospace has secured a United States government contract to coordinate and carry out depot-level maintenance for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAAs) fleet of Beechcraft Model 300/360 King Air turboprops. King Aerospace (KAI), based in Addison, Texas, will act as the prime contractor. King Aerospace Commercial Corporation (KACC) will serve

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Dornier Technology’s Clark-based team with an Airbus A319, now approved under its new US FAA certification © Dornier Technology

Dornier Technology gains FAA certification for Airbus A320 maintenance

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Dornier Technology has been officially certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (US FAA) as a Foreign Repair Station, authorising the company to carry out heavy maintenance on the Airbus A320 family. Headquartered in Clark, Philippines, Dornier Technology is now approved by the US FAA to carry out scheduled preventive maintenance, major repairs and

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Saab will equip 26 more U.S. airports with its Aerobahn Runway and Surface Safety service

FAA selects Saab’s runway safety system for 26 more U.S. airports

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Saab a significant contract to install its Aerobahn Runway and Surface Safety service at 26 additional airports across the United States. This award falls under the FAA’s Surface Awareness Initiative (SAI) Block 3 deployment, furthering efforts to enhance runway safety through modern, technology-driven solutions. Saab’s system is designed

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EGYPTAIR M&E secures 15th straight FAA approval

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EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING (EGYPTAIR M&E) has successfully renewed its certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the 15th consecutive year, reaffirming the company’s unwavering commitment to the highest international standards of safety and quality in aircraft maintenance. The renewal follows an extensive on-site audit carried out by a team of FAA inspectors

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FAA launches final initiative of runway safety portfolio

FAA expands runway safety technology across 74 control towers

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing an enhanced safety system, the runway incursion device (RID), across 74 air traffic control towers in the United States. RID is the third of three fast-tracked runway safety initiatives launched following the FAA’s February 2023 ‘Safety Call to Action’, aimed at improving runway safety and reducing incursions. The

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The P&W GTF engine has been certified by the FAA to power Airbus A321XLR aircraft © Pratt

Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

Pratt & Whitney has received certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its GTF engine to power the Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The engine type certificate, updated on December 12, to include the A321XLR, applies to the PW1100G-JM engine. “This is an important milestone for the GTF engine programme, which was the first engine

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FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker (l) and Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA

FAA and EASA commit to advancing safe and secure civil aviation

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have signed a declaration of intent to deepen their collaboration in advancing safe and secure civil aviation activities. The renewed partnership the FAA and EASA was discussed during the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) 80th anniversary of the Chicago Convention. “Aviation safety

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FAA and EASA approve durability enhancements for CFM LEAP-1A engines

Aircraft & Engines

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the CFM LEAP-1A engines that power Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. This new kit, designed to extend time on wing in demanding conditions, includes improved HPT Stage 1 blades, Stage 1

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The FAA is ready for air travel of the future

FAA finalises rule for air travel of the future

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is prepared for powered-lift aircraft, marking the first entirely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Powered-lift operations will encompass air taxis, cargo delivery and various functions in both urban and rural settings. The FAA issued a final rule on October 22, outlining the qualifications

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Collins Aerospace wins major FAA radar modernisation contract

King Aerospace lands FAA maintenance deal

Dornier Technology gains FAA certification for Airbus A320 maintenance

FAA selects Saab’s runway safety system for 26 more U.S. airports

EGYPTAIR M&E secures 15th straight FAA approval

FAA expands runway safety technology across 74 control towers

Pratt & Whitney receives FAA certification for GTF engine to power A321XLR aircraft

FAA and EASA commit to advancing safe and secure civil aviation

FAA and EASA approve durability enhancements for CFM LEAP-1A engines

FAA finalises rule for air travel of the future

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