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LATEST NEWS
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2022
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Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. have successfully conducted the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) test flight of an ultra-long-range business jet powered by 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The test involved a BR725-powered Gulfstream G650 twin-engine jet with the flight taking place over Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia.
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This test has laid down the groundwork for moving this type of fuel towards certification having demonstrated that current Rolls-Royce engines for business jet and large civil applications can operate with 100% SAF as a full “drop-in” option. Currently, SAF is only certified for blends of up to 50% with conventional jet fuel and which can be used with all current Rolls-Royce engines.
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The SAF for this test comprised of two components: HEFA (Hydro processed Esters and Fatty Acids), produced from waste fat and waste plant oils by World Energy in Paramount, California (a low-carbon fuel specialist), and Synthesised Aromatic Kerosene (SAK) made from waste plant-based sugars by Virent Inc. based in Wisconsin. This innovative and fully sustainable fuel in development will eliminate the need for the addition of further petroleum-based components, enabling a 100% drop-in SAF that can be used in existing jet engines and infrastructure without any modifications. This sustainable fuel has the potential to reduce net CO2 lifecycle emissions by about 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, with the possibility of further reductions in future.
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“At Gulfstream, leading our industry closer to decarbonisation is a long-standing priority, and testing, evaluating and promoting new developments in SAF takes us another step closer to that goal,” said Mark Burns, President, Gulfstream. “We are grateful for our partnership with Rolls Royce to be able to demonstrate yet another milestone in these efforts.”
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APOC Component Repair Shop B.V. (APOC-CRS), Europe’s newest component repair shop, has secured EASA Part 145 approval for Airbus and Boeing narrow-body NiCd battery MRO. Located between Schiphol and Rotterdam airports, APOC-CRS is part of the APOC Aviation group of companies. As an approved repair facility for SAFT NiCd Batteries, APOC-CRS has the potential to quickly expand to other battery types including wide-bodies like the A330 and particularly Embraer batteries for regional aircraft operators servicing larger airport hubs in Europe.
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The Part 145 process has taken a short 18-months to achieve - from the creation of the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) - to investment in tooling, equipment and MRO software. The recruitment and training of repair technicians has been crucial to APOC-CRS’ ambitious ramp-up and according to Danny Goergen, Workshop Manager, enthusiastic and multi-skilled people with a hands-on approach symbolise the work ethic and set the standards moving forward. “We occupy modern facilities with ample room for expansion, storage and ancillary services such as training,” says Goergen. “We have consciously built a replicable blueprint from scratch that we can ultimately emulate in other markets, such as the U.S.”
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APOC-CRS is the perfect complement to APOC Aviation’s core business of trading and leasing of modern narrow-body aircraft parts. All processes encompassing recovery, inspection, disassembly, repair, testing and re-certification will be streamlined to avoid commonplace pitfalls. “With years of experience sourcing, auditing and managing repair shop relationships we wanted to explore and set-up a separate MRO capability that engineered out the issues we face on a daily-basis regarding quality and timely repairs” starting with battery capability, explains Max Lutje Wooldrik, Accountable Manager for APOC-CRS and CEO of APOC Aviation.
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Alliance Air, India’s national carrier, and regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, have extended their global maintenance agreement (GMA) for another five years. This year marks 20 years of partnership since the airline signed its first ATR pay-by-hour maintenance contract in December 2002.
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Through this package, the airline will continue to benefit from the repair, overhaul and pooling services of line replaceable units, along with the availability and maintenance of propellers and landing gears for its fleet of two ATR 42-600s and 18 ATR 72-600s.
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Texel Air, a Bahraini cargo operator and MRO, has selected Rusada’s ENVISION software solution to manage its airworthiness and maintenance operations. Texel Air operates a fleet of Boeing 737 freighters to provide cargo charter and ACMI services across the globe. It also offers base and line maintenance services from its 3,200 m² hangar, located at Bahrain International Airport.
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Texel Air utilised a third-party specialist to help manage its fleet, but after recent growth and with planned expansion on the horizon, it is seeking greater control over its operational data and processes. “With its depth in functionality and easily accessible interfaces, we see ENVISION as the backbone of our future digital journey” said Andres Kjerulf, Director of Airworthiness at Texel Air. “We are very pleased to be partnering with Rusada and are looking forward to working closely alongside them towards a successful implementation project.”
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Texel Air will be adopting eight of ENVISION’s modules including Fleet Management, Base and Line MRO and Inventory Management, plus three of its mobile apps for cross-device access and paperless operations. The web-based solution will be deployed by Rusada’s in-house team of implementation specialists.
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German Airline Condor Flugdienst GmbH has taken delivery of its first A330-900 wide-body aircraft out of an order of 16 A330neo aircraft. The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in their fleet to reduce Condor’s operating costs as well as fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by 25%. Condor’s A330neo will accommodate 310 passengers, featuring 30 seats in Business-, 64 seats in Premium-Economy- and 216 seats in Economy-class.
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The A330neo features the award-winning Airspace cabin, providing passengers with a high-level of comfort, ambience and design. This includes offering more personal space, larger overhead bins, a new lighting system and the ability to offer the latest in-flight entertainment systems and full connectivity. As with all Airbus aircraft, the A330neo also features a state-of-the-art cabin air system ensuring a clean and safe environment during the flight.
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In July 2022 Condor has selected the A320neo family to modernise its single-aisle-fleet. By operating the A320neo and A330neo aircraft side by side, Condor will benefit from the commonality economics these two aircraft families offer.
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The A330neo is the new-generation version of the popular A330 wide-body. Incorporating the latest-generation Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, new wings and a range of aerodynamic innovations. The A330-900 is capable of flying 7,200 nm/13,334 km non-stop.
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Jet Support Services (JSSI), has named Serdar Yorgancigil Chief Information Officer, responsible for overseeing the data and technology efforts of the company’s business aviation maintenance support and financial tools.
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JSSI supports 20% of the global business jet fleet, with more than 5,000 aircraft utilising its maintenance programmes and tracking software while managing more than 10,000 maintenance events each year across most business aircraft makes and models. Yorgancigil will lead efforts to leverage this unmatched combination of maintenance data to further drive efficiencies for the company's customers and provide cost transparency to operators.
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Yorgancigil’s appointment underlines the growing focus JSSI places on utilising its thirty-plus years of maintenance data. Through seamless technology integration, customers will benefit from the JSSI’s scale and aggregated data to anticipate maintenance requirements, solve for supply chain constraints and enhance MRO and parts availability.
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AAR CORP., has announced an extension of its distribution relationship with Leach International (Leach). AAR will continue to stock, promote and sell electromechanical and solid-state switch gears, such as relays, switches, relay panels, and power distribution units, to OEMs for new production, commercial airlines, and MRO providers, as well as to the military aftermarket, on behalf of Leach.
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“AAR will continue to help Leach provide the highest level of service for our customers. Leach products are used in a wide range of applications, from commercial aviation to cutting-edge defence applications, and AAR’s world-class support ensures Leach parts continue to set the standard for power distribution,” said Elijah Dobrusin, Leach Vice-President of Sales & Marketing. “Our extended agreement makes certain that customers can continue to operate and obtain their critical parts, even in this unprecedented supply chain environment.”
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Canada Jetlines, the new, all-Canadian leisure airline, has released that the United States (U.S.) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted the carrier authority to operate and fly to and from the United States. This news follows the recent economic authority granted by the U.S. Department of Transportation, several weeks ago.
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"The U.S. is a major market for Canadian travellers, and we are looking forward to expanding our international network. Jetlines is ready to start flying to the Melbourne/Orlando International airport in Florida and to the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, with both inaugural flights scheduled for January 19, 2023,” stated Eddy Doyle, President & CEO Canada Jetlines.
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This update follows Canada Jetlines’ confirmation of nonstop service to Vancouver, which officially launched with the inaugural flight on December 9, 2022. In addition to its regular service, Canada Jetlines will operate numerous charter flights throughout December. Canada Jetlines will also be welcoming a second Airbus A320 this month which will help meet demand during peak travel season.
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