MRO & Production

West Star Aviation has reported that its Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Procedures Manual (PM) Rev. C received FAA approval. West Star is now delegated to accept Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs). The ICA delegated acceptance authority will enable West Star to be in better control of Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) schedule. As an FAA-designated ODA, […]

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg Lufthansa Technik and Diehl Aerosystems are presenting a completely new development in cabin monuments for the Airbus A320 family that goes by the name of “High-Density Solution”. By combining the aft galley and an accessibly designed dual lavatory facility in a single cabin element, the two companies have

OGMA will produce several structural components for the E-Jets E2, Embraer’s second generation of commercial aircraft. Launched in June 2013, the E2 Program aims to reinforce Embraer’s market leadership in the seats segment up to 130+. Embraer chose OGMA as the supplier of important structural components for the wing and the empennage for the three

HAECO Component Overhaul (Xiamen) reported that the company, in collaboration with Umbra Cuscinetti, has completed its first Boeing 737NG flap ballscrew overhaul for a commercial airline customer in Mainland China. HAECO Component Overhaul is the sole Authorised Repair Station for Umbra’s Boeing 737NG flap ballscrew products in Mainland China. This new achievement marks a significant

Southeast Aerospace, located at the Orlando-Melbourne International Airport, has announced its partnership with Wisetouch Interiors to provide aircraft interior design, refurbishment, and manufacturing for its diverse customer base. Coupled with Southeast Aerospace’s DER interior design capabilities, the partnership offers a complimentary package for aircraft modifications inside and out. Southeast Aerospace can now offer this high

Airbus has designated the Honeywell 131-9A auxiliary power unit as standard equipment for its A320 family of aircraft — it is no longer just a selectable option for airlines. Honeywell’s auxiliary power unit is now recognized as the gold standard for the A320 family that provides significant fuel savings and demonstrated reliability. Honeywell recently shipped

Ameco has finished cabin layout modifications on ten Airbus A330-200s of Air China to cater for the operational requirements in different routes. Starting from last September, Ameco in its Beijing facility carried out the work in aircraft scheduled C-check layover. After modification, the aircraft can be quickly converted from different cabin layout to meet the

STS Component Solutions (STSCS), a division of STS Aviation Group, announced its new partnership with FW Marsh Energy Services for Aeroderivative Field Service Solutions. FW Marsh is a globally recognized provider of Field Service in the Aeroderivative market with a broad portfolio of capabilities as an OEM approved, ISO 9001/2008 certified, provider of repair services,

Thales has been selected by AirAsia for the equipment of avionics systems on their new fleet of 304 A320neos. The contract will also include a long-term Repair-By-The-Hour support agreement. Deliveries of the aircraft started in October 2016. Thales will equip the 304 single-aisles with its Flight Management System (FMS)1, the navigation solution of choice for

As of March 2017, HAITEC now offers line maintenance support at Germany’s largest airport in Frankfurt/Main. The planning and opening of new Line Maintenance stations is a key element of HAITEC’s growth strategy. Headquartered at Hahn Airport and one of Europe’s largest aircraft maintenance organizations with 22.000 m² hangar space and currently more than 400