MRO & Production

The GEnx new-generation powerplant that will equip the AIR FRANCE KLM fleet of Boeing 787s from the end of next year represents another step towards the future in MRO terms. AFI KLM E&M teams will be capable for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Schiphol engine shop. As first step AFI KLM E&M has obtained […]

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions reported that it has received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228 on the Airbus A320 series aircraft from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “This STC opens many doors for the AFIRS 228,” commented Jeff Brunner, FLYHT’s Vice President of Certification Engineering & China

Rockwell Collins announced today that Air Canada has signed a three-year contract to renew the company’s ARINC Managed Services (AMS) radio support services agreement for the airline’s ground handling operation in Canada. Through its AMS offering, Rockwell Collins provides 24×7 on-site technical support for the UHF ground-to-ground communication system and radio equipment used to manage

Vector Aerospace Helicopter Services – North America reported that its MRO facility in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada has achieved AS9110B certification. AS9110B is the standard that was developed by aerospace professionals to meet the specific requirements of Aerospace Maintenance Organizations. AS9110B incorporates the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 and specifies additional requirements for a quality management

Boeing has signed a memorandum of agreement with leading composite supplier Toray Industries to expand its current contract for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to include the 777X wings. Once finalized, the long-term contract extension will take effect in 2015 and meet Boeing’s customer affordability goals through the Partnering for Success program. The addition of the

MTU Aero Engines has concluded a strategic agreement with U.S. engine manufacturer GE Aviation on the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of the GEnx turbine center frame (TCF). The contract makes MTU the provider of MRO services for GEnx TCFs within the GE Aviation network. The GEnx powers the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and is the

Thales will equip its avionics package on all 234 new Airbus A320 fleet purchased by Lion Air. This represents the largest order for Airbus single-aisle aircraft ever placed by Lion Air. Lion Air, who already equips their entire ATR fleet with Thales systems, is Indonesia’s largest private airline and one of the fastest growing carriers

Honeywell unveiled the recently completed powerhouse for Airbus’ A320 Final Assembly Line in Mobile, Ala., the aviation company’s inaugural manufacturing operation in the United States. The new building houses the technology and personnel needed to provide utilities for the entire campus — electricity, heating and cooling, chilled and drinking water, compressed air and sewage handling.

ATR announced has signed a three-year agreement with B/E Aerospace Consumables Management for distribution of consumables, expendables and standard hardware parts for ATR aircraft. This agreement underlines ATR’s successful strategy of providing flexible and customized services to all ATR customers. ATR continues deploying innovative ways of reducing aircraft operating costs by offering customized inventory and

Liebherr-Aerospace has been selected by Alenia Aermacchi to supply an FCS test rig capable of implementing load alleviation functionality and to provide engineering support for the development of a next-generation flight control system. The test rig, which is to be integrated in Alenia Aermacchi’s testing laboratory in Turin (Italy), will enable the Italian aircraft manufacturer