Other

TES Aviation Group Singapore office has received ISO9001:2008 certification (Requirements for Stockists & Distributors) on its first attempt. TES Asia Pacific is now certified for

GA Telesis reported conclusion of the acquisition of assets and certain liabilities of Ultimate Aircraft Composites, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida based component MRO and Re-brands it as GA Telesis Composite Repair Group. UAC, established in [2002], is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in a 45,000 square foot facility. The Company is currently capable of supporting

IFE Services, one of the leading in-flight entertainment (IFE) providers, announced the formation of a strategic alliance with AirMedia Group of China. AirMedia has distribution rights to a wide and diverse range of Chinese entertainment content including movies and TV programmes. The company also operates the largest digital media network in China dedicated to air

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, has been granted AS9100 certification for its quality management system. AS9100 is the recognized aerospace industry standard for quality management systems and is based on the ISO9001 international standard.

Horizon Air is retiring its public brand and will adopt the trademark Eskimo of its sister company, Alaska Airlines, on its fleet. The change follows a shift made earlier this year to a new business model that aligns more closely with the rest of the regional airline industry. As part of the brand change, Horizon’s

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District 142 announced that negotiations began on January 20th in Phoenix, AZ on new contract terms for more than 3,300 Mechanic & Related and Maintenance Training Specialist employees at US Airways. This will be the first traditional negotiations between the IAM and US Airways to take

Desser Tire & Rubber Co.’s affiliate, Aero WBS announced its qualification for retreading Canadair 200, 700, 900 series and Embraer 135 and 145 series aircraft tires, as well as forming an investigative committee for opening a FAA/EASA approved factory outside of the United States. Desser/Aero WBS is one of only two privately held high speed

The International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) has arranged a significant sale of ATR Material from the remaining engines, APUs, aircraft spares, tooling and equipment from the old Alitalia operations. Bidding for a number of ATR Lots was following viewing of the assets by several parties in Rome during November and December 2010.

CIRCOR Aerospace, a CIRCOR International company and its Motor Technology business unit, has received both AS9100:2004 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications this month, completed by ANAB Accredited Registrar, NSF-ISR, Ltd. AS9100 is based on the ISO 9001:2008 quality management standard, and provides 80 additional requirements and 18 amplifications specific to aerospace business operations. Motor Technology is