MRO & Production

Panasonic Avionics Corporation announced an agreement with Air France – KLM, under which, Panasonic

In conjunction with its ongoing effort to reduce fuel costs, Hawaiian Airlines has signed an agreement with Aviation Partners Boeing to purchase Blended Winglets for installation on eight Boeing 767-300ER jets, and options to purchase seven additional pairs of Blended Winglets. Installation of the winglets on the eight aircraft is scheduled to begin in September

Servigistics a leading strategic service management solution provider reported that StandardAero has selected the Servigistics Service Parts Management solution to improve customer service levels while also reducing operating costs and risk. StandardAero will utilize the Servigistics solution to manage 75,000 distinct SKU’s across four US-based locations. With this implementation, StandardAero will increase on-time deliveries, optimize

AIR NEW ZEALAND Limited has placed an order for 42 Zonal Drying Systems to be installed in 13 A320, 5 B767, 16 B737 and 8 B777 aircraft. The systems, which eliminate condensation in the aircraft, are scheduled for installation starting November 2008. CTT

AAR has been selected by United Airlines to remarket and provide technical advisory services for United’s fleet of wholly owned Boeing 737 aircraft, which the company has previously announced will be retired from service. Under the terms of the agreement, AAR will assist United in placing its 737s with operators around the world — with

Singapore Airlines Cargo (SIA Cargo) signed a 10-year, S$500 million ($349 million) fleet management program agreement with Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners. The agreement covers 13 Boeing 747-400F cargo aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4000-94″ engines and 6 spare engines. SIA Cargo is one of the world’s largest operators of B747-400 freighters, and

Airbus has finalised a Total Support Package (TSP) agreement with Singapore Airlines to maintain its future fleet of 19 A330 aircraft. The TSP, which will be performed by Airbus Customer Service, will provide fleet management in addition to line and base maintenance as well as full component support. These services represent part of a suite

Avio and Teksid-Fiat have signed an agreement for the transfer of the entire shareholding of Teksid Aluminum Getti Speciali S.r.l. to Avio, a world leader in the design and construction of aerospace propulsion systems and components. At its plant in Borgaretto (Turin), Getti Speciali provides work for ca 230 people. It supplies cast parts for

Olof Persson will assume the position as president of Volvo Construction Equipment on November 1, 2008. He replaces Tony Helsham who will remain in the Volvo Group Executive Committee with a responsibility to support the growth of soft products in the Group. Olof Persson is currently president of Volvo Aero. He will, as of the

SR Technics has signed an Integrated Component Solutions (ICS) agreement with Airbus, covering 19 Airbus A330 aircraft to be operated on lease by Singapore Airlines. This contract is part of an Airbus Total Support Package. The accord, which is initially valid for seven years with an extension option for a further two years, will enter