MRO & Production

GE Aviation expands U.S. network of operations

With its global business base growing, GE Aviation is expanding its manufacturing and research & development footprints in the United States with three new facilities to open by 2013. GE Aviation’s production rates are expected to grow from approximately 3,000 commercial and military engine deliveries in 2011 to 3,400 deliveries in 2012, and 3,800 deliveries […]

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Barfield to support TAME's new ATR42-500s

Barfield, a Sabena technics company, signed a contract with TAME, Ecuador’s flag carrier, for the full support of their fleet of three newly delivered ATR42-500. Barfield’s airline programs division, in charge of managing power by the hour contracts, will provide nose-to-tail component support and repair, including engine LRU´s and propellers, pool access. The services will

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Thomson and Titan select Avtrade for PBH component support

Thomson Airways, Arkefly and TUIfly Nordic, part of TUI Travel, have awarded Avtrade a 5 year contract to provide power by the hour component support for their extensive fleet of B757 and B767 aircraft based in the UK, Netherlands and Sweden. Avtrade will provide a range of services including, pool access, consignment stock, 24/7 AOG

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PAG launches new Rotorcraft Services Division

Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group (PAG) announced the launch of the Rotorcraft Services Division at its subsidiary Gardner Aviation Services (GAS). This Division will provide Helicopter-specific Avionics Upgrades/Installs, Airframe Maintenance, and MRO services at GAS’ 35,000 ft² facilities located at the Atlanta Regional Airport (KFFC), in Peachtree City, Georgia. David Mast, PAG President and CEO said: ” GAS

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 gets type certificate from EASA

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued its Type Certificate A-176 for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 (model RRJ-95B). This certificate recognizes that the SSJ100 aircraft demonstrated compliance with the EASA airworthiness and environmental requirements. The recognition allows the European airlines, as well as those airlines operating in countries which use EASA regulations as a reference

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Aeroturbine signs ten-year CRJ900 material support agreement with Pluna Airlines

AeroTurbine has entered into an exclusive ten-year Supply Chain Agreement supporting Pluna Airlines’ fleet of CRJ900 aircraft. This agreement designates AeroTurbine to be responsible for providing material support for an initial 13 CRJ900 aircraft.  AeroTurbine’s comprehensive support includes providing onsite aircraft parts inventory, pool stock access in the United States, and complete repair vendor management.

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