Frankfurt-based MRO service provider HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance GmbH has awarded A J Walter Aviatio a 3 year contract to manage its component repair and overhaul requirements from January 2011. HAITEC is taking advantage of the AJW streamlined vendor supply chain and the many benefits AJW is able to offer through supporting over 700 customers and
Goodrich Corporation has introduced new lighter-weight main wheel and brake assemblies for Boeing 777-200LR, 777 Freighter, and 777-300ER airplane models. The new configuration wheels and brakes provide a weight savings of 260 pounds (118 kg) per airplane, resulting in reduced fuel costs for 777 operators. The new equipment is now standard on 777 airplanes delivered
Avio, the international Italian based aerospace group and a leader in aerospace propulsion, AVIC Dongan and AVICOPTER (controlled by the AVIC Group), signed an agreement to set up a joint venture for development and production of aeronautical power transmissions, destined for the Chinese civil market. Avio will have the 50% of the capital of the
Rolls-Royce has won long term maintenance support business worth $250 million from Cathay Pacific. The Group will provide TotalCare long-term services support for Trent 700 engines that power eight new Airbus A330 aircraft. An enhanced engine refurbishment programme for RB211-524 engines that power existing Boeing 747-400 aircraft will also be delivered up to 2013. Cathay
Rockwell Collins has further expanded its offerings in China with the opening of a new China System Support Center (CSSC) in Shanghai. The CSSC is housed within Rockwell Collins
On the verge of an important production ramp up, due to the commercial success of the A380, Airbus and Labinal have signed a contract related to the full fuselage electrical wiring system. This contract supports a global Airbus plan to reduce lead times and costs. With a strong focus on quality, this agreement lays the
Slovenia based Adria Airways Technika has chosen A J Walter Aviation to provide consumables support for its maintenance facility with a wide-ranging MRO capability including Airbus aircraft. AJW will position a spares consignment with Adria in Ljubljana for use and replenishment on demand with payment on consumption. Adria Airways Technika undertakes all airworthiness tasks for
Lufthansa Technik is to provide a Total Component Support agreement (TCS) for a selected number of components for Air New Zealand with immediate effect. The contract is for components utilized on the New Zealand national carrier
Spirit AeroSystems has reached an agreement with Boeing regarding certain claims associated with the development and production of the 787-8 airplane in December 2010. “Working closely with our largest customer, we have developed a fair and equitable framework that reflects current program financial realities and reinforces a partnership that provides the basis for long-term value
