MRO & Production

Embraer, Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A. and TRIP Linhas Aéreas signed a renewal and expansion contract for the Pool services, on support for more than 350 spare parts and all repairable components of the hydraulic, mechanical, pneumatic, electronic and propulsion systems for their E-Jets. The renewal means the agreement will be extended until 2020, representing […]

Bombardier Aerospace announced the start of production at its transitional facility in Morocco. Following a graduation ceremony held on February 1st at the Institut des Métiers de l’Aéronautique (IMA), 18 aircraft assemblers began production of the first Bombardier components to come out of its Moroccan manufacturing facility. Following the initial announcement in November 2011 of

Pegasus Airlines has entrusted KLM UK Engineering, a KLM subsidiary operating within the AFI KLM E&M network, with a Lease hand back including painting and a C-Check on one of its Boeing 737 New Generation aircraft. This is the second time that KLM UK Engineering has carried out heavy maintenance on a Boeing 737NG belonging

Embraer Executive Jets has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indamer to provide maintenance support for the midsize Legacy 500 aircraft, ahead of the jets’ expected entry into service in 2014. The Legacy 500 is currently in the flight test stage following the successful maiden flight of the first prototype on 27th November, 2012.

Embraer has selected Honeywell to provide its Primus Epic 2 integrated avionics system for the second generation of E-Jets, which are planned to enter service in 2018. The decision is another important milestone in the program that is expected to be launched later this year. Last month, Embraer selected Pratt & Whitney as the engine

Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Company (“TAECO”) has been appointed by Virgin Atlantic as the airline’s provider of heavy maintenance service (D Check) for its Boeing 747-400 fleet. The four-year maintenance services agreement for 2014 to 2017 was signed on January 31st. Virgin Atlantic operates a combination of Boeing and Airbus wide-body aircraft, including 13 Boeing

AJW Technique was granted Approved Maintenance Organisation status by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA), which is also recognised by the USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This achievement underlines the determination of AJW to aggressively develop its portfolio to offer world-class total solutions and services to both its existing and prospective customers. AJW Technique’s approval has

Liebherr-Aerospace recently closed a deal with Royal Jordanian (RJ) to repair and overhaul the landing gears of the airline’s three Embraer 175 and five Embraer 195 jets. The contract was signed at MRO Middle East 2013 in Dubai (UAE). According to the five-year agreement, the overhaul program will be carried out at the facility of

Euravia has introduced yet another enhancement to its already extensive Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 MRO service capabilities, with the addition of the PT6C series engine. Euravia has received both EASA and FAA approval for the full overhaul of PT6C engines to further complement its existing and internationally renowned PT6A and PT6T production lines, covering