MRO & Production

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced the recent addition of a major new pillar to its growing support network in Europe. The company has appointed Lufthansa CityLine, the original launch customer for the CRJ aircraft, as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for its CRJ700 and CRJ900 aircraft. Under the ASF agreement, Lufthansa CityLine Technical Services will offer […]

West Star Aviation is proud to announce the launch of their newest avionics program for the installation of the Honeywell Primus Epic CDS/R full color (LCD) liquid crystal cockpit display system on the Challenger 601. This first type installation includes four new LCD displays, dual Advance File Graphics Servers (AFGS), and XM graphical weather. In

XiamenAir has opted for AFI KLM E&M expertise in support of the launch of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners and subsequent component maintenance and overhaul services for the aircraft. The long-term contract between the two groups organizes component support for six Dreamliner aircraft operated by XiamenAir. AFI KLM E&M designs and implements bespoke component

Magnetic MRO and SmartLynx Airlines are expanding their long term cooperation by signing the agreement, under which Magnetic MRO will execute a number of heavy maintenance events for the airline during the upcoming winter season. Under the newly signed agreement, SmartLynx Airlines fleet of Airbus 320-200 aircraft will go through heavy maintenance in Magnetic MRO

Production of the wing fixed trailing edge package for Airbus’ A350-1000 jetliner has begun at GE Aviation, Hamble, marking a new milestone in the largest design and manufacture contract awarded in the 78-year history of this GE Aviation Aerostructures business. The first element produced is a spoiler hinge bracket, which was manufactured on November 4th,

Euravia’s Chief Executive, Dennis Mendoros, has launched the new production layout and processes, which are now in place to meet Euravia’s growth plans for 2020. The modernized production line incorporates best practices and ergonomics to ensure enhanced productivity and easier flow of parts through Euravia’s 58 different engine types & series production lines. As a

Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) are teaming up to implement operational improvements for ANA’s fleet. The improvements are aimed at reducing costs and increasing efficiency of maintenance operations for ANA’s current and future 777 models as part of the Boeing Optimized Maintenance Program (OMP) service. ANA recently finalized orders for 20 777-9Xs and six

GKN Aerospace joins tier one industry partners Airbus, AgustaWestland, GE, Rolls-Royce, Cytec and Vestas to celebrate the official opening of the second phase of the UK’s highly successful National Composites Centre (NCC). Established just three years ago, the NCC is already at the heart of the UK’s fast-growing expertise in the design and rapid manufacture