MRO & Production

In anticipation of a significant increase in engine production, Pratt & Whitney has signed nearly 200 long-term agreements involving a projected spend of more than US$18bn with key product suppliers from around the world. These agreements will help the company support increased production levels as it prepares for an expected doubling inengine production by the […]

ITT Corporation has completed the acquisition of Hartzell Aerospace, a leading manufacturer of highly engineered and customized solutions for aerospace environmental control systems on a wide range of high-growth, next-generation aircraft platforms. “The acquisition of Hartzell Aerospace will unlock powerful new opportunities for ITT to expand its presence on new and existing platforms in the

Bruce Aerospace has successfully added the Airbus A330 to their list of certified platforms for the white/bi-colour LED lighting product line after the system was selected by Australia’s largest airline, Qantas Airways. The lighting enhancement installation forms part of the airline’s reconfiguration program of its A330 aircraft which are deployed on main East/West trunk routes

Precision Aircraft Solutions signed a new agreement with HAECO Americas, a part of the HAECO Group and based in Greensboro, NC, USA. The combined endeavor builds on Precision’s longstanding relationship with HAECO Xiamen, site of numerous Precision 757 freighter conversions. Just last week, Precision released news of a joint venture with Aerolease Aviation. Together, the

HAECO Cabin Solutions, a unit of the HAECO Group, has been awarded a comprehensive fleet modification programme by Air Canada. Named the “777 Dream Cabin” programme, it will include complete design engineering, certification and installation of all new aircraft interiors on 18 of the airline’s Boeing 777-200 and -300 aircraft. The work will include some

Thomas Global Systems, a leader in the design, production and support of avionic display systems technology, launched the new LCD TFD-8601 cockpit retrofit solution for regional and corporate aircraft. This new innovation is a true plug-and-play LCD replacement for Rockwell Collins’ EFD-86 CRT unit on a range of regional and corporate aircraft including SAAB 340,

Jet Aviation Basel developed European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS II) version 7.1 upgrade. Jet Aviation Basel now has an STC approved by EASA for the TCAS II version 7.1 upgrade. TCAS II provides vertical rate “Resolution Advisories” (RAs) to pilots, informing them

UTC Aerospace Systems has been selected by Qatar Airways to supply the wheels and carbon brakes for its fleet of 43 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The company will provide the equipment through its Landing Systems facility in Troy, Ohio. Qatar Airways took delivery of their first A350-900 aircraft in December 2014. The A350 XWB carbon brakes

Ionbond reported that Airbus S.A.S has certified the Greensboro NC, USA coating center for the production of PVD coatings according to Airbus process specifications (AIPS). The certification will allow the facility in Greensboro to provide coatings to Airbus directly and through its suppliers. Ionbond has been a supplier to Airbus in Europe for a number

HAECO Group announced that Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (“HAESL”), the Group’s engine services facility in Hong Kong, has taken delivery of its first Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine. The engine will support the crosscalibration of HAESL’s test cell, marking an important milestone in the company’s progress towards development of full Trent XWB capability. HAESL