MRO & Production

A350 XWB “MSN1” flight-deck comes to life

Airbus has successfully powered-up the flight-deck of A350 XWB “MSN1” for the first time, following the initial application of electrical power to the aircraft’s front fuselage. This significant milestone was passed only two weeks after this section was delivered to the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. Moreover, it gives a promising indication of the […]

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Constant Aviation completes Citation X winglet modification

Constant Aviation announced they have completed their fifth winglet modification on the Citation X. “We made a commitment to make the Citation X one of our niche aircraft. The commitment required a significant investment in talent, training, tooling, and experience allowing Constant to become Citation X experts. Within the first seven months of 2012, we

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Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey and InterSky continue cooperation

Austrian based carrier InterSky and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey prematurely prolong their partnership by signing an agreement that extends the duration of the existing contract by additional five years. In 2010 InterSky and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey entered into an exclusive Agreement to support InterSky’s fleet PW123 powered Q300 aircraft with engine MRO services.

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Liebherr’s A380 Supplemental Cooling System enters into service

The second-generation supplemental cooling system developed, manufactured and qualified by Liebherr-Aerospace for the Airbus A380 aircraft has entered into service in July 2012, upon delivery of the A380 serial number 078 to Malaysia Airlines. Liebherr-Aerospace’s supplemental cooling system is a high-power cooling system that features latest-generation power electronics and a screw compressor. The system provides

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A J Walter Aviation enters into purchase agreement for Aveos component repair business

A J Walter Aviation confirmed that it had signed an asset purchase agreement to buy the component repair business of Aveos Fleet Performance. AJW plans to develop a world class MRO operation to enhance its diversified business model and will establish the Montréal facility as its new global headquarters for the maintenance, repair and overhaul

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Lufthansa Technik Component Services expands offer for North American market

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS), headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has significantly expanded its portfolio of technical services for aircraft components and plans to grow even further. LTCS has bundled all its services for the repair and supply of aircraft components at this site in the heart of the American continent, with the result that the

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Gama Aviation FZE achieves UAE GCAA CAR Part M Maintenance Management Approval

Gama, the global business aviation and services group reported that the United Arab Emirates General Civil Aviation Authority (‘UAE GCAA’) has approved Gama Aviation FZE as one of the first UAE based business jet operators to achieve CAR Part M Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Management Organisation certification. CAR Part M is the latest continued airworthiness management

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TAE adds new turbine engine light maintenance capability in Brisbane

Following on from the opening of Australia’s newest engine maintenance and test facility for turboprop engines and APUs in Adelaide on 27th July, TAE announced the addition of a new PT6 engine maintenance capability at Brisbane Airport. TAE now offers customers a ‘light’ maintenance capability, including hot section and power section repairs for all PT6

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Lufthansa Technik Intercoat broadens Interfill repair capability

Lufthansa Technik Intercoat has enhanced its repair capability spectrum with Interfill to regional aircraft, namely to hydraulic parts of the Q400. Interfill is the key component of the Advanced Epoxy Repair Process, which is an advanced repair method for aircraft and engine components. With the adaption of Interfill to Q400 components the company is now

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Aviointeriors awarded contract to supply seats for Nordwind B767 fleet

Aviointeriors, the Italian manufacturer of aircraft seats, announced that Nordwind Airlines, a Russian charter airline operating from Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, has awarded Aviointeriors a contract to supply business and economy class seats for four B767-300ER aircraft. The airline also is considering the option to extend the contract to three more aircraft B777 they are now

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