MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik has been appointed by an undisclosed customer to equip several Boeing 747-8 aircraft with the new broadband Internet solution in the Ka-band frequency range from 2018 onwards. Lufthansa Technik is currently equipping the Airbus A320 Family of the Lufthansa Group with the latest Ka-band satellite technology. In addition, Lufthansa Technik has Supplemental Type […]

Honeywell has signed Lufthansa Technik as a licensed component repair center and exclusive global asset provider for all Honeywell components and the HGT 1700 APU on Airbus A350 aircraft. Under the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will offer A350 operators around the world an unequaled experience with maintenance, repair and overhaul services for all Honeywell components, including

SilkAir has signed a 15-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) maintenance agreement with CFM International to support the LEAP-1B engines that will power its new fleet of 37 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement is valued at $1 billion U.S. at list price and includes a total of 80 engines. SilkAir, which is the

Eirtech Aviation Services have successfully developed a cover solution for the Cargo Loading System (CLS) on A320 Family (A319, A320, A321) aircraft. This solution is currently being supplied to a number of customers globally. The solution is easily installed, available in short lead times and once installed allows for bulk loading of passenger baggage and

C&L Aerospace, in partnership with Securaplane Technologies, a Meggitt PLC Company, has received EASA approval for the Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries for Saab 340 aircraft. In August, both companies announced the battery’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) and it’s FAA approval. Now with EASA approval, the battery can be installed on Saab 340 Aircraft

Constant Aviation, a full-service MRO with a nationwide network, has opened its Mesa, Arizona, location with a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Located at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the state-of-the-art facility totals 75,000 ft², with 50,000 ft² of hangar space, fully optimized for MRO operations. Constant Aviation appointed Stan Younger to serve as regional

Adams Rite Aerospace (ARA) and MSI Aircraft Maintenance Services International (MSI) have announced the additional repair capability at their Dubai facility to support the A380 lavatory water system. These additional components complement the existing capability in the Dubai facility to support the ARA water systems in the Middle East Region. MSI is an Adams Rite

The Pratt & Whitney Turkish Engine Center has signed one of its largest maintenance contracts, when Turkish Airlines selected the engine center for up to a five-year EngineWise™ service agreement covering 100% of the airline’s V2500® and CFM56-7b engine overhaul requirements. The Pratt & Whitney Turkish Engine Center, a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney

Magnetic MRO has further extended its engine repair capability by adding top case repair and bushing replacement to its current service offering. As of October 20th, 2017, the company has extended its capability across the CFM56 range of engines including CFM56-3, CFM56-5 and CFM56-7, with EASA and FAA approvals provided. Through this new capability, Magnetic

Czech Airlines Technics (CSAT), a daughter company of the Czech Aeroholding Group, providing aircraft maintenance and repair services, has launched a fifth base maintenance line for Boeing 737, A320 Family and ATR aircraft this autumn. Thanks to additional capacity increases in the aircraft base maintenance area, the workload capacity will grow by 25%. The planned