MRO & Production

First set of systems tests and simulations underway for Bombardier CSeries Aircraft

Bombardier released that the first set of systems tests and simulations for its all-new, technologically advanced CSeries aircraft, including those on the engine and electrical system, have started in its systems integration rig known as “Aircraft 0”* — known also as the Complete Integrated Aircraft Systems Test Area (CIASTA). Test data are confirming that the […]

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 certified in Mexico

On 16th of April 2012, Direccion General de Aeronautica Civil, the Aviation Authority of Mexico, provided Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company (SCAC) with the Type Certificate for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (model RRJ-95B) aircraft. This document confirms the compliance of the SSJ100 aircraft to the certification requirements of the Mexican Aviation Authority and allows the delivery

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Gama Engineering achieves EASA Part 21G manufacturing approval

Gama Engineering has achieved EASA Part 21G manufacturing approval. This adds to Gama’s existing EASA Part 21J Design and Part 21M Continued Airworthiness Management Services accreditations, enabling customers to utilise these services all from one EASA approved supplier and one location, Fairoaks Airport, UK. Gama Engineering provides a turnkey solution in designing, manufacturing, certifying and

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LOTAMS becomes new Authorized Aircraft Service center for Embraer

Embraer signed a five-year agreement with Poland’s LOTAMS, to become its Authorized Aircraft Service center. The expanding Warsaw-based MRO services provider, which was formerly part of the LOT Polish Airlines group, will provide routine checks, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, together with component repairs for both Embraer commercial aircraft families – ERJ 145 and E-Jets. Based

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Apple Aviation Group establishes joint venture in Jeddah and Saudi Arabia

UK-based Apple Aviation Group released that it signed and established a joint venture for Line Maintenance and AOG support for third party commercial customers, in Jeddah and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Furthermore the company gained UK CAA/EASA Part 145 approval for Base Maintenance on B737, B757, B767, A320 SRS and A330 aircraft.

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StandardAero Business Aviation completes EASy II Avionics upgrades

StandardAero Business Aviation has successfully completed its first two Dassault EASy II Avionics flight deck upgrades on the Dassault Falcon 900EX/DX/LX series aircraft. The first installation of the EASy II Avionics upgrade by StandardAero was completed at the company’s Augusta, Ga., facility while the second installation was completed at StandardAero’s completions center in Springfield, Ill.

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AAR capitalizes on new location and skilled workforce to grow North American operations

AAR plans to build on its position as one of the top-5 Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services providers with a planned expansion into Duluth, Minnesota. AAR signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to work toward establishing a new AAR MRO location at a facility previously operated by Northwest Airlines, located at Duluth International Airport.

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FL Technics extends cooperation with easyJet

FL Technics extended its cooperation with UK based low cost carrier easyJet, by signing a three-year agreement for line maintenance services on nine Airbus A319 aircraft, at Manchester Airport and Newcastle International Airport. Following the completion of a tender issued by easyJet, the two companies extended the current line maintenance contract until 2015. According to

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OGMA gets Russian authority approval for EMBRAER 135/145 maintenance services

In its effort to increasingly meet regional operator demands, OGMA has been certified by the Russian Civil Aviation Authorities with respect to EMBRAER 135/145 maintenance services (Base & Line). The certification now granted by the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency adds up to other approvals currently held by OGMA and issued by the Aviation Authorities

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