FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, have signed a partnership agreement with the global aviation components supplier aeroinv.com. The agreement appoints FL Technics as an exclusive sales representative of aeroinv.com stock across the CIS region and in 7 other Central and Eastern European countries. Based on the new
Volvo Aero released that net sales during the first quarter increased by 5% to SEK 1,682m (1,598). Adjusted for currency fluctuations, sales during the first quarter increased by 1%. Increased productivity contributed to higher profitability. Operating income amounted to SEK 235m compared to SEK 35m the same quarter 2011. The improvement is a result of
An Airbus A330-200 from Etihad Airways has performed the first high precision and environmentally efficient RNP-AR (“Required Navigation Performance – Authorization Required”) approach to Abu Dhabi International Airport. This flight marks the beginning of full RNP-AR implementation throughout Abu Dhabi’s entire terminal airspace. These new technology approaches, designed by Airbus’ Performance Based Navigation (PBN) subsidiary,
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a major supplier of systems and components for critical aerospace and defense applications, has been selected by Goodrich Aerostructures in Chula Vista, Calif. to provide proximity switches and targets to be used within the nacelle assembly on the Rolls Royce Trent XWB powered Airbus A350.
Ameco Beijing started to provide line maintenance for Finnair’s A320 in Chongqing, on May 10th. It’s the third international customer for Ameco in Chongqing outstation, after Qatar Airways and TNT. Both sides began cooperations in 1997. Besides Chongqing, Ameco Beijing has provided the same service in Guangzhou and Shanghai for Finnair since 2005 and 2009.
Astronics Corporation announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems, signed a multi-year agreement with Thales Avionics, to provide Astronics’ EmPOWER In-Seat Power Systems and other power conversion product lines for integration with Thales’ In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Systems on all major aircraft platforms including B787 and A350. Astronics began providing EmPOWER products
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain management services to the global aerospace industry, has entered into an agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Interfast Inc. (“Interfast”) for CDN$134m in cash. Interfast is a Toronto-based value-added distributor of specialty fasteners, fastening systems and production installation tooling for the
Boeing marked another 787 milestone as the first Dreamliner built in South Carolina completed its first flight. The airplane successfully conducted a five-hour test flight. The production flight test profile tested the airplane’s controls and systems in a series of scenarios designed to verify the airplane operates as designed. The tests occurred in all stages
Barfield, a Sabena technics company, reported the extension of its contract with SATENA, “Servicio Aéreo à Territorios Nacionales”, one of Colombia’s regional airlines, to cover three additional ATR42-500 and ATR72-500. Barfield’s Airline programs division, in charge of managing power by the hour contracts, will be providing to SATENA nose-to-tail component support, including engines LRU´s and
Turkish Technic and Onur Air signed a five year component pool services agreement for the carriers A320 Family fleet. Pool agreement covers access to all Turkish Technic component stocks, logistic support, engineering support and shop visits for components of 22 A320 Family aircraft.
