MRO & Production

Aviation Partners Boeing signs 737-800 Split Scimitar Winglets order with TUI Travel

Aviation Partners Boeing has formally received an order from TUI Travel for 737-800 Split Scimitar Winglets. This program is the culmination of a five year design effort using the latest computational fluid dynamic technology to redefine the aerodynamics of the Blended Winglet into an all new Split Scimitar Winglet. The unique feature of the Split […]

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LTLS operates warehouse for SuperJet International in the U.S.

Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) and SuperJet International are stepping up their collaboration. LTLS is supplementing the spares distribution center in Frankfurt by taking over responsibility for SuperJet International warehouse operations in Fort Lauderdale (USA). By deciding for this supply set-up, SuperJet International and LTLS ensure a rapid and reliable spares provisioning for SSJ100 operators

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Spirit AeroSystems announces workforce reductions in Kansas and Oklahoma

Spirit AeroSystems released that approximately 360 salaried support and management employees at its Kansas and Oklahoma facilities are receiving layoff notices. The company is offering affected employees severance benefits and career transition services. This action is a strategic move to make the company more competitive in a cost-sensitive environment, and results from an ongoing workforce

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GA Innovation China performs first aircraft disassembly in Beijing, China

GA Innovation China, the newly formed joint venture between GA Telesis and Air China, celebrated together with Beijing Capital International Airport Co. and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (“AMECO”) the start of their first commercial aircraft teardown project involving a Boeing 747-400 aircraft acquired from Air China. All three parties held a ceremony alongside the

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Airbus Managed Inventory goes operational at Aeroman

Aeroman, a leading Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organization in the Americas has started operations with the Airbus Managed Inventory (AMI) service. AMI is an automated system which continuously ensures the automatic replenishment of high-usage and non-repairable Airbus parts. With a modern facility located at El Salvador International Airport, Aeroman provides maintenance services to A320

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AAR sources and modifies 2 Boeing 737s for U.S. Marshals Service

AAR reported that the U.S. Marshals Service has signed a purchase commitment for two Boeing 737-400 aircraft for delivery in September. In addition to sourcing the aircraft, AAR will provide airframe and landing gear overhaul, aircraft painting and interior reconfiguration. AAR recently delivered two similar aircraft to the Colombian Air Force as part of a

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BAE Systems Regional Aircraft offers Jetstream 41 brake maintenance support

BAE Systems Regional Aircraft is now offering brake maintenance support for the Jetstream 41 regional turboprop airliner and has secured its first customer for this new service from Sky Express of Greece. In co-operation with Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems of Coventry – the Original Equipment Manufacturer – BAE Systems is now able to offer a

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TAG Farnborough Engineering named GE Authorized Service Center for CF34-3 engines

GE Aviation has named TAG Farnborough Engineering as an authorized service center for GE’s CF34-3 engines that power the Bombardier Challenger series. Under this agreement, TAG Farnborough Engineering can perform engine line maintenance, as well as provide OnPoint solution agreement and warranty support and facilitate access to both GE parts and technical support. TAG Farnborough

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ITP signs agreement to participate in two new Rolls-Royce programmes

Industria de Turbo Propulsores, S.A. (ITP), and Rolls-Royce have signed an agreement by which ITP will be responsible for the supply of Low Pressure Turbines (LPT) for two new engines: the Trent XWB-97 for the Airbus A350-1000 and the Trent 1000-TEN for all versions of the Boeing 787. In both agreements ITP will participate as

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