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LATEST NEWS
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Tuesday, October 25th, 2022
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The Geneva-based International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that Turkish Technic, a provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft and business jets is to join its MRO SmartHub platform which was developed in conjunction with technology partner Opremic.
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IATA’s MRO SmartHub is a neutral web-based platform which allows airlines, MRO providers, OEMs, and appraisers to obtain greater transparency into the surplus aftermarket, plus real-time access to fair market values (FMV) for aircraft parts. Consequently, airlines and MRO service providers should be able to reduce their material costs by between 10-15% through using the platform. With steadily growing aircraft fleets, the MRO aftermarket material spend in 2020 was around US$26 billion (£23 billion), representing an increasing component of airlines’ operating costs.
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MRO SmartHub provides airlines and MRO facilities, like Turkish Technic, the ability to manage their inventory and aftermarket spare part costs. Incorporated in 2006 Turkish Technic has three hangars for narrow-body and wide-body aircraft and a VIP & light airplanes hangar at Istanbul Airport, in a total enclosed area of 130,000 m2 with a workforce of 3,000 employees, of whom roughly 1,800 are technicians and around 1,300 of them are licensed (LAE - Licensed Aircraft Engineers).
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Newly constructed facilities at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport include a hangar for 11 single-aisle aircraft plus an additional hangar for three long-haul airframes. A separate narrow-body hangar can be found at Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), Ankara. Turkish Technic is also a member of IATP (International Airlines Technical Pool), ELMO (European Line Maintenance Organization), and Airbus MRO Network.
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American Airlines (American) and Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) have announced a new partnership that provides aspiring aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with a direct career path to American. The memorandum of understanding guarantees top candidates from AIM’s Chicago campus with interviews at American, provides ongoing engagement with American’s team of aviation maintenance professionals and offers access to American’s maintenance facilities. Eligible students will also be offered financial assistance for certification exams and toolboxes to start their career off on the right foot.
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About 4,000 students are currently pursuing certifications to become aircraft mechanics within AIM’s 21-month programme. With 14 FAA-certificated aviation maintenance schools around the country, AIM is the largest aviation maintenance training organisation in the United States.
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“We are thrilled to be extending our relationship with American Airlines and providing a direct pathway to employment for our students,” said Joel English, Executive Vice President for AIM. “Our goal is to be an agent of personal and professional transition for our students, as well as a solution for the workforce needs of the airlines and aircraft manufacturers. This direct relationship with American Airlines is a significant step forward for us and a great opportunity for our students.”
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OGMA, an Embraer’s Group company, has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first authorized maintenance centre certified by the Portuguese aeronautical authority (Autoridade Nacional da Aviação Civil – ANAC) to carry out commercial aircraft heavy maintenance for the E-Jets E2 family of commercial aircraft in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The announcement was made during the global Embraer Operators Conference (EOC), which is being held in Lisbon. Therefore, OGMA expands its business operations in the commercial aviation segment.
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With this certification, OGMA is prepared to carry out heavy maintenance, total fleet management, engineering solutions, airworthiness management, support maintenance, and future aircraft modifications that meet customer requirements and retrofit the family's aircraft of E-Jets E2. In addition, OGMA has just signed a contract with the Norwegian airline Wideroe to carry out the first maintenance of an E2 aircraft.
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“We are delighted to reach such an important milestone, which results from the tireless work of a great team. Being the first Embraer authorized maintenance centre for the E2 in the EMEA region is an important credential for OGMA in such a competitive and demanding sector as the international aviation market. This is just the starting point of an important cycle for the company's growth, with more business, new customers and opportunities,” said Alexandre Solis, CEO of OGMA.
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IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) is trialling new film to be used for wrapping transported goods, as part of its sustainability strategy.
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IAG Cargo is working with disposal company and film manufacturer Verpa Folie, who has developed this innovative solution of reduced-thickness polyethylene films with U.S.-based BioNatur Plastics.
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With this new sustainable material that is 15 micron thickness, 100% recyclable and biodegradable by landfill, IAG Cargo will save up to 15 tonnes of virgin polyethylene a year. This is beneficial on a global scale, where the receiving country of the goods will be able to sustainably dispose of the film.
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Not only does the material have an indefinite shelf life, prohibiting unnecessary waste, it can also be used for food and temperature-controlled items – which are popular services for IAG Cargo.
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David Rose, Chief Transformation Officer at IAG Cargo commented, “We are continuously looking at ways in which we can reduce our impact on the environment in line with our commitment to sustainability. This solution provided by Verpa Folie, which we plan to roll out across our operation, will reduce our plastic consumption and is another step forward for IAG Cargo as we become fit for future.”
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With Latin American air travel outpacing the industry’s global recovery, the region’s commercial fleet is projected to grow by more than 85% over the next 20 years, fuelled by the strength of domestic and intra-regional travel, Boeing released in its 2022 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO). The region is well-positioned for healthy recovery beyond near-term market disruptions.
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According to Boeing’s 2022 CMO, the Latin American and Caribbean region will need 2,240 new airplanes by 2041. The CMO, an annual projection for commercial airplanes and services, forecasts that more than 2,000 single-aisle deliveries will more than double the current fleet to serve popular leisure routes between North America, Mexico and the Caribbean, while also expanding intra-regional networks. As the fleet grows, demand for commercial aviation services will grow as well, reaching US$165 billion in value over the forecast period.
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More than half of new airplane deliveries will accommodate growth in commercial aviation across the continent, with the remaining orders replacing older airplanes with more fuel-efficient models such as the 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner and 777X, according to Boeing. In the past decade, Latin American carriers have opened more than 200 city pairs across the region, a foundation for future single-aisle demand that will account for over 90% of deliveries.
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Fleet renewal is a key component of Boeing’s strategy to decarbonise aerospace. New airplanes provide significant efficiency gains — each generation reduces fuel use and emissions 15-25%.
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Spirit Airlines and CAE have announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway programme that aims to expand the carrier's pipeline of highly-skilled, professional pilots. The programme, located at CAE's flight academy in Phoenix, Arizona, will put graduates on the fast track to a successful career as a Spirit pilot.
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Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway is designed to mentor future Spirit First Officers as they progress through their path to the flight deck. Candidates may apply for the programme upon successful completion of their flight training at CAE Phoenix Aviation Academy and achieving approximately 500 hours of total flight time. If successful in Spirit's interview process, they will receive a Conditional Offer of Employment (COE), a Spirit Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and will be mentored as they work toward completing the minimum hours required for an ATP certificate.
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"This new programme will ensure Spirit Airlines has a pipeline of qualified pilots as it expands its fleet and route network," said Nick Leontidis, CAE's Group President, Civil Aviation. "CAE and Spirit Airlines share an unwavering commitment to safety and the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway will give cadets an immersive training experience that will equip them with the skills and confidence to begin a successful career flying with Spirit Airlines."
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Spirit is expanding rapidly with new stations starting operations across the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Spirit also plans to accept 24 brand-new planes in 2022, bringing its fleet total to 197 aircraft, and 33 more new planes are planned for delivery in 2023. The airline's growth provides First Officers with opportunities to quickly upgrade to Captain and fly some of the newest aircraft in the industry. Spirit's Pilots also receive great training and enjoy some of the best quality of life for themselves and their families.
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Rex Airlines and Delta Air Lines have launched an interline service agreement that will create a streamlined travel experience for passengers flying between Australia and mainland America.
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Under this new agreement, the services will enable Delta Passengers travelling from the U.S., Canada and Mexico to access an expanded network of Rex Airlines’ domestic connections to capital cities and across Rex’s regional network to 58 destinations throughout all states in Australia, including but not limited to Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
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Rex Passengers travelling to the U.S. will have easy access to 40 cities and are able to book all flights, including connecting flights, under one booking, with a single baggage drop where permitted.
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Rex Deputy Chairman, Hon John Sharp AM said, “We are proud to enhance our services to our ever increasing loyal customers by offering seamless connections from our regional and domestic ports to a quality international carrier such as Delta Air Lines. This interline arrangement will make it easier for Australians to visit the U.S. allowing customers to connect onto Delta Air Lines’ U.S. network and for Americans to explore more of Australia with over 58 destinations. We are thrilled to be working with a world-class airline,” he said.
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