MRO & Production

Woodward selected by Airbus for A320neo PW Thrust Reverser Actuation System

Woodward has signed an agreement with Airbus to supply the Thrust Reverser Actuation System (TRAS) for the new nacelle of the Airbus A320neo aircraft powered by the Pratt and Whitney engine. Woodward will design, develop and manufacture a TRAS system including a suite of locking and feedback actuators, flex shafts and tertiary locks. Application of

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Sepang Aircraft Engineering opens second hangar

Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE) officially opened its second hangar on September 21. The event also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the independent maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre. The 12,000 m² hangar boosts SAE’s capacity to handle the Airbus A320 Family, and can accommodate two of the aircraft at any time for major maintenance checks.

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STS launches AeroMod

Nearly two weeks ago, STS Aviation Group formally launched STS Mod Center, a company that specializes in providing aircraft modification packages to airlines, leasing companies and OEMs at its state-of-the-art hangar facility in Melbourne, Florida. On September 21, STS Aviation Group has reported the formation of STS AeroMod, a global extension of STS Mod Center

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AJW extends Engine Shop Visit Management agreement with NordStar

AJW Group has extended their contract with Russian airline NordStar to perform Engine Shop Visit Management for seven of their CFM56-7B engines. AJW previously managed three of NordStar’s shop visits between 2015 and 2016, delivering efficiencies that saved the airline in excess of US$1m and this new agreement builds on the success of that partnership.

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Associated Air Center to close operations at the end of 2017

StandardAero has announced that Associated Air Center (AAC), the company’s Large Transport Category VIP Completions Center, will cease operations and close its Dallas Love Field facilities at the end of this year. After a thorough analysis, StandardAero has concluded that the business case for continuing to operate AAC is no longer an economically viable option

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Bombardier continues to expand worldwide parts availability for business aircraft customers

Bombardier Business Aircraft confirmed its continued expansion of worldwide parts availability for its growing fleet of Learjet, Challenger and Global aircraft. As part of the company’s commitment to operators in the United States, Latin America, and Asia, Bombardier Business Aircraft recently opened parts depots in Miami, Florida and Tianjin, China. Combined with its two-year warranty

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Widebody jetliner deliveries begin at Airbus’ new A330 Completion and Delivery Centre in China

Airbus has delivered the initial jetliner from its new A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, marking the formal inauguration of Airbus’ first ever industrial facility outside Europe for widebody aircraft and reinforcing the company’s global footprint. The Completion and Delivery Centre was created to process twin-engine A330s, which are the most popular

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HAECO Landing Gear Services completes first Boeing 747-8 landing gear repair and overhaul

Taikoo (Xiamen) Landing Gear Services (HAECO Landing Gear Services) has completed the first Boeing 747-8 landing gear repair and overhaul. In support of the Boeing Landing Gear Overhaul and exchange programme, HAECO Landing Gear Services becomes the first MRO to provide service to the Boeing 747-8 aircraft type.

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West Star Aviation East Alton receives Authorized Service Center status from Embraer on Legacy Aircraft

West Star Aviation’s East Alton (ALN) facility has been named an Authorized Service Center for all Legacy (450, 500, 600 & 650) aircraft, as well as Lineage 1000 and 1000E. This approval includes full maintenance support and performing scheduled maintenance for authorized aircraft including their previous approval on Embraer Phenom 100/300 aircraft. West Star’s fully

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