The A350 XWB’s main and nose landing gear test bench is ready for service at Airbus’ site in Filton, UK. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved more than one year before the aircraft’s first flight and two years before its entry into service. Extensive testing campaigns are being carried out for
AeroMechanical Services has received its first activation Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the Automated Flight Information Reporting System (AFIRS) 228 on a CRJ-900 Series aircraft. The activation STC was approved by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) and issued under the authority of AMA’s Design Approval Organization. It allows for the full installation of AFIRS 228
GA Telesis has been awarded a supply chain agreement for the support of CF6-80C2 engine components with Evergreen Aviation Technologies (EGAT). Under the agreement, GA Telesis will be a preferred supplier to provide CF6-80C2 engine materials for EGAT’s maintenance operations.
GE Aviation and Aeromecanic have signed an agreement for Aeromecanic to become an Authorized Service Center for the M601 and H80 turboprop engines.   As an Authorized Service Center, Aeromecanic will offer comprehensive line maintenance, removals and re-installations of engines and LRU, on-wing heavy repairs and manage a pool of spare/rental engines for the Western Europe
Boeing delivered the first 747-8 Intercontinental VIP airplane to an undisclosed customer. The airplane, which was delivered with a minimal interior, will enter service in 2014 after its VIP interior is installed. The VIP version of the 747-8 Intercontinental provides a cabin with 4,786 ft² (444.6 m²). This 747-8 VIP will include Greenpoint Technologies’ Aeroloft,
BAE Systems’ Commercial Aircraft Solutions business has entered into a Long Term Agreement (LTA) with Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and SR Technics – both part of the Mubadala Aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) network – to provide repair, overhaul services and component support for its flight critical controls, cabin and cockpit systems portfolio.
The United States Federal Aviation Administration has certified the digital pressurization system, developed and integrated by Liebherr-Aerospace, for the Hawker Beechcraft aircraft programs Hawker 750 and Hawker 900XP. The digital pressurization system allows the flight crew to take off, climb, cruise and descend while having the ideal cabin pressure automatically scheduled. This automated system relieves
Emirates has appointed Direct Maintenance to provide dedicated line maintenance services for its upcoming A380 operation into Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) as from 01 August 2012. Services include regular line maintenance such as Transit Checks, In-Flight Entertainment system maintenance as well as cabin interior repairs.
Turkish carrier Atlasjet Airlines has selected MTU Maintenance Hannover to continue providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services for its V2500 engines. The five-year agreement covers all V2500 engines powering Atlasjet’s A320 family fleet providing an integrated service solution with spare engine lease support and engine condition monitoring services as an inclusive package.
FL Technics Jets, a company offering complex business jets technical maintenance solutions, continues to expand its production capabilities by introducing technical maintenance services for Hawker BAe-125 series NLG/MLG aircraft wheels and brakes. According to D. Saluga, CEO of FL Technics Jets, the wheel and brake workshop has the capacity to change approx. 10000 wheels and
