MRO & Production

AFI KLM E&M has entered into an agreement with Delta Air Lines to provide component support for the U.S. carrier’s entire Airbus A350 fleet as well as a reciprocal component agreement which takes advantage of Delta TechOps component capabilities. The maintenance solutions to be performed by AFI KLM E&M cover component repairs and access to […]

Components for the 50th A320 Family aircraft to be built in the United States are now on their way to Mobile, Alabama, marking another milestone for Airbus’ global network of jetliner final assembly facilities. A sea-going ship carrying large components for the single-aisle jetliner – including the front and aft fuselage sections, wings, vertical tail

Daher has inaugurated its newest logistics and industrial facility on August 29, which supplies Airbus Helicopters’ facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to metallic aerostructures activities. Located in a 3,200-m² building, this facility supplies Airbus Helicopters’ nearby production center of metallic aerostructures, which notably includes the production of overwing emergency exit doors and bulk cargo compartment

Jet Maintenance Solutions (JET MS), a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for business and regional aviation, has received all relevant approvals to launch Bombardier Global 5000/6000 jet type maintenance. Having undergone technical personnel training, obtained all necessary approvals, as well as CAA’s certificate earlier this month, Jet Maintenance Solutions is

C&L Aerospace, in partnership with Securaplane Technologies, a Meggitt PLC Company, have received a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Securaplane Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) Batteries for Saab 340 aircraft. In conjunction with the STC, Securaplane and C&L have entered into an agreement that designates C&L as the worldwide Saab 340 Securaplane SLA Mainship battery

CHC Helicopter has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for an HCare Smart full-by-the-hour (FBH) contract. It will support a smooth entry into service for CHC’s first medium-twin H175. CHC Helicopter has signed an HCare services contract to cover the operator’s H175 helicopter, based in Aberdeen, Scotland. Under this nose to tail contract, Airbus Helicopters

Qantas plans a major cabin upgrade for its fleet of 12 Airbus A380s to improve passenger comfort on long haul flights. The A380 project was announced with several other product investments at Qantas’ full year results on August 25. A multi-million dollar upgrade will see a change in the seat mix on the super jumbos

After Magnetic MRO and Kuehne+Nagel announced their cooperation agreement in October 2016 to offer global engine stand management solutions via Magnetic MRO‘s EngineStands24 project, they signed a working agreement in summer 2017 to dispatch engine stands in strategic KN EngineChain hubs. KN EngineChain is an innovative end-to-end integrated supply chain solution for the aerospace industry

SevenJet Private Travel (SJPT), a leader in aircraft sales and acquisitions, has expanded its aircraft maintenance facility in Clearwater, Florida, where it is currently offering light aircraft maintenance, inspections and other services for multiple aircraft, including the Piaggio Avanti, King Air, Citation, Beechjet and more. The company’s west-Florida location began offering maintenance services earlier in

Boeing has announced the 90,000 ft² expansion of Boeing Helena to support 777X airplane production. Boeing Helena is set to install new machine tools to fabricate critical titanium parts for the 777X. “Our investment in Boeing Helena is a testament to our incredible, hard-working team members and their ability to deliver on our commitments to