MRO & Production

Elbit Vision Systems announced that it has won a $0.5 million order from Rolls Royce, for ultrasonic inspection systems. The order is to be delivered during the first quarter of 2009. EVS has supplied many ultrasonic systems to many of the sub-contractors who manufacture and inspect parts for Rolls Royce. This is the first time […]

GE Aviation and Iberia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for Iberia to become the preferred regional fulfillment center for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of CFM56-5A engines within Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Under this agreement, GE Aviation will contract with Iberia for MRO services on CFM56-5A engines operated by customers in

The Lufthansa Technik Group is continuing to expand the capacity of its network of aircraft overhaul facilities in Europe. Before the end of the year, the new overhaul facility in Bulgaria will start work on its first contracts for regional aircraft. Lufthansa Technik Malta will soon be inaugurating a new hangar for overhaul work on

Boeing will provide a Performance Improvement Package for British Airways’ 777 fleet that will result in a one percent fuel efficiency gain, along with the emission reductions that come with reduced fuel usage. The package will be applied to the airline’s 42-airplane 777 fleet. The 777 Performance Improvement Package is expected to reduce fuel spending

Curtiss-Wright has received a follow-on multi-year contract valued at over $80 million from Saab Aerostructures to provide the mechanical system and structural fittings for the Boeing 787 large cargo door. This agreement is follow-on to the $16 million contract previously announced in February of this year. Sales from this program have the potential to exceed

Pratt & Whitney and ITR-Turborreactores, S.A. de CV (An ITP Group Company) have signed a letter of intent to establish ITR as a Designated Service Provider (DSP) Center of Excellence in Quer

Sabena technics, specialized in civil and military aircraft maintenance, has signed a 3 year contract with the Spanish cargo and passenger operator Swiftair to perform component support services on its B737 fleet, comprising five aircraft. Under this agreement, Sabena technics will perform component repair and overhaul services, including pool access and consignment stock located in

Air Maintenance Estonia AS (AME) and Sterling Airways A/S announced the signing of a maintenance agreement whereby AME will provide Base Maintenance services for Sterling

ST Aviation Services (SASCO), has been awarded a contract by Airbus to provide heavy maintenance checks for 19 A330 aircraft leased to Singapore Airlines. This contract is part of an Airbus multi-party contract to provide support to Singapore Airlines as part of the lease arrangements for this fleet. Heavy maintenance work on the fleet is

SR Technics and Iberia Maintenance have concluded reciprocal contractual agreements covering engine and component services. The new accords mark the partners