MRO & Production

Sabena technics has contracted a cabin modification project for two Airbus A320 and one Airbus A318 with an undisclosed Middle East VIP operator. Within the scope of this contract, Sabena technics is carrying out VIP cabin modification as well as SATCOM systems installation. The work is being performed by Sabena technics’ expert team at its […]

Founded in 2004, MAINtag is a leading manufacturer of RFID solutions including tags, readers and innovative business software, primarily for the aerospace industry. MAINtag began working with Airbus in 2010, supplying the FLYtag solution for the identification and tracking of components embedded on the A350 XWB. MAINtag will deliver, over an eight-year period, the latest

Lufthansa Technik’s “VIP & Executive Jet Solutions” Division is in the final preparations for the second VIP Boeing 747-8 completion in Hamburg. The aircraft of an undisclosed customer is expected to arrive before end of December. The VIP-business experts of Lufthansa Technik are currently preparing the installation of a unique cabin interior and a state-of-the

Sabena technics has received A380 base maintenance rating from the EASA. The new capability applies to its Bordeaux, France facility that now holds base maintenance rating on every flying Airbus aircraft (including Beluga) as a result. The new rating will also allow Sabena technics to perform structural parts repairs in the field or in its

Embraer Executive Jets has enlarged the authorization scope of ExecuJet Middle East as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC). The service center, located at Dubai International Airport, is now authorized for line maintenance on the ultra- large Lineage 1000 and for base maintenance on the Phenom 300 light jet. ExecuJet Middle East was first appointed

CTS Engines, a leading independent engine MRO in the U.S., signed an agreement with a major jet engine original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) to provide test capacity for the development testing of its engines. The $13m, four-year deal is expected to commence in January 2014 and has options for additional years. Tests will take place at

B/E Aerospace has been awarded four major aircraft cabin interior programs. The first of these is a lie-flat business class seating program to outfit a major international airline’s new-buy Boeing 787 fleet. In addition, B/E Aerospace will provide retrofit LED lighting for this same airline’s Boeing 737, 767 and 777 aircraft. The second is a

GE Aviation named ExecuJet Middle East as an authorized service center for GE’s CF34-3 engines that power the Bombardier Challenger series. Under this agreement, ExecuJet Middle East can perform line maintenance inspections and routine installed engine maintenance, including removal and replacement of engines and engine components. This authorization also allows ExecuJet Middle East to provide

Transworld Aviation has signed a parts distribution centre agreement with Canadian aircraft manufacturer, Bombardier Aerospace, to operate a Dubai depot for Bombardier aircraft parts. The move of Bombardier’s Dubai parts depot to Transworld Aviation’s facility was successfully completed on September 30, 2012 and is now operational to support operators in Europe, the Middle East and