MRO & Production

Allied Air orders three AEI B737-400SF 11 pallet conversions

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has been selected by Allied Air of Nigeria to provide two firm B737-400SF 11 Pallet Configuration conversions, with an option for one additional conversion. The first aircraft is a high gross weight B737-400 (MSN 26081) built in 1993 will undergo freighter modification in June of 2013 at AEI’s Authorized Conversion Center, Flightstar […]

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Embraer selects suppliers of systems for second-generation E-Jets

Embraer has named more suppliers of important systems that will equip the second-generation E-Jets, which are expected to go into service in 2018. The Company selected Moog to supply the fly-by-wire control system, consisting of flight control computers and all of the hydraulic actuators of the primary surfaces, spoilers, and ground spoilers. Rockwell Collins was

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Flying Colours granted AS9100 certificate

Flying Colours Corp., the Canadian headquartered completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialist has achieved the coveted AS9100 certificate for quality and safety management for the aerospace industry. The certificate was awarded in March 2013 and reflects the significant investment Flying Colours has made in developing the LEAN technology production and manufacturing systems at their facilities in

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SpiceJet and Turkish Technic sign component support contract

SpiceJet, India’s most preferred low cost airline, owned by the Sun Group of India and operated by SpiceJet Limited, and Turkish Technic, have signed a contract for comprehensive component support for the airline’s Boeing 737 NG fleet for a term of five years extendable to ten years, a leverage to SpiceJet service excellence. The contract

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Small Planet Airlines chooses A320 cycle flat rate (CFR) program

TP Aerospace Leasing has been awarded a contract to provide its full service and all inclusive Wheels & Brakes Cycle Flat Rate (CFR) Program to the Polish division of Small Planet Airlines. TP Aerospace Leasing will provide highly flexible, cost effective and tailor made Component Maintenance, Pool Access, Onsite Lease Inventory and Logistics Program in

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AirJet Designs unveils new cabin interior for A319

In January 2013, AirJet Designs completed the design for an Airbus A319 owned by an undisclosed individual from Asia. The project is currently undergoing VIP completion at Sabena technics in Bordeaux, France, with delivery expected for mid-2013. The aircraft is an airliner that is converted in full VIP configuration for the personal use of the

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Bombardier expands maintenance capacity for commercial aircraft in Tucson, Arizona

Bombardier has opened three new lines of maintenance at its Tucson, Arizona aircraft service centre to boost heavy maintenance capacity for Q400 and Q400 NextGen turboprops. The new lines are housed in an existing hangar space on Tucson’s 1,146,901 ft² service centre, complementing existing maintenance capabilities for Q-Series aircraft at Bombardier’s facilities in Bridgeport, West

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Boeing rolls out first 787 Dreamliner at increased production rate

Boeing has rolled out of the factory the first 787 Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven airplanes per month. The airplane, which rolled out earlier this week, is the 114th 787 to be built overall and the 100th 787 to be built at the Everett, Wash., factory. Boeing’s 787 program

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FL Technics and Airline Component Services will establish Boeing 737 NG components stock at London Heathrow

FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, and Airline Component Services, an international company, specializing in supply and supply management of aircraft structural components, announced the signing of a three-year consignment agreement. According to the agreement, the parties will establish a new Boeing 737 NG components stock worth $4m

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