Boeing‘s principal supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, has told REUTERS news agency that it is curbing overtime and recruitment efforts in response to a decrease in output of 737 MAX jets. The production of Boeing’s MAX aircraft has significantly declined in recent weeks, attributed to heightened factory inspections by U.S. regulators and a slowdown in assembly line
In a bid to streamline the integration of first officers into its ranks, Brussels Airlines has initiated a partnership with Skywings Flight Training, situated in Antwerp. This collaboration has given rise to a “Multi Pilot Licence-program” designed to expedite the training process. Under this programme, candidates are enlisted alongside the airline even before their training
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has marked a significant milestone with the PT6A engine, surpassing 25 million flight hours and 40 years of powering the Cessna Caravan turboprop family for Textron Aviation. “The Cessna Caravan continues to define adventure and flying freedom and the pairing between this family of aircraft and the PT6A engine is
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has appointed Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) as the supplier for the pylons of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Pylons are a crucial part of the airframe, offering support for the aircraft’s electric power units and eight lift propellers. KAI’s designation as a supplier for Eve’s eVTOL marks the
Honeywell, in collaboration with ITP Aero, an aerospace propulsion company, has unveiled intentions to establish a new authorised service centre for Honeywell’s F124-GA-200 aircraft engines. Situated in Madrid, the Ajalvir site of ITP Aero will operate as a licensed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for International Turbine Engine Company (ITEC), a joint venture between
Embraer and ENAER (National Aeronautical Company of Chile) have revealed two collaborative agreements encompassing the A-29 Super Tucano, the C-390 Millennium defence aircraft and commercial aircraft. This cooperation will expand Embraer’s supplier and service network in Chile while fostering integration within the aerospace industries of Brazil and Chile. This partnership stems from an understanding among
Lufthansa and the UFO union have agreed on a new collective agreement for approximately 19,000 cabin employees of Lufthansa Airlines. The core of the agreement is a wage increase of a total of 16.5% (with interest effect 17.4%) in several stages over the next three years. The collective agreement is valid until at least the
AAR CORP, has announced an extension and expansion of its V2500 engine component distribution agreement with Sumitomo Precision Products. Under this agreement, AAR has extended its exclusive distribution rights for the V2500 pneumatic starter and starter control valve on behalf of SPP for the duration of the programme. Additionally, the contract expands AAR’s exclusive distributorship
Abelo, the Irish-based lessor, has announced the lease of a new ATR72-600 aircraft to Olympic Air, a member of the AEGEAN Group. The aircraft, part of Abelo’s order of thirty ATR aircraft, has just been delivered to Olympic Air. This strategic addition will support Olympic Air’s efforts to expand its regional presence in Greece. Since
Spanish Crisalion Mobility has entered into a strategic agreement with Swedish vertiport company Kookiejar, renowned for its extensive expertise in developing air mobility solutions. This collaboration aims to jointly develop vertiports, crucial infrastructure for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Crisalion Mobility and Kookiejar are pooling their resources to devise an action plan and
ExecuJet MRO Services Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has named Matthijs Hutsebaut as Regional Vice President for Europe. Hutsebaut takes over from Christophe de Coppel, who now serves as Dassault Aviation’s MRO Sales Director for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as well as Asia Pacific (APAC). In his new capacity, Hutsebaut
Safran Nacelles and Sky Airline, the Chilean low-cost carrier, have signed a multi-year service agreement for the airline’s Airbus A320neo-family fleet, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines. Under this agreement, Sky Airline gains access to a comprehensive shared pool of large nacelle components at any given time, ensuring swift resolution of any in-service issues.
The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an additional order for three H225 helicopters, increasing its total H225 fleet to 18. As the largest Super Puma operator in Japan, the Coast Guard received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024 to bolster its expanding fleet. These new helicopters will support territorial coastal
Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, has entered into an agreement with CTRL Systems to distribute its UL101 Aviation Troubleshooter. Barfield will serve as CTRL Systems’ primary distributor to the commercial and business aviation markets, covering airline operators, aircraft and component OEMs, and MROs
Airbus has signed an agreement with Canada’s largest airline, Air Canada, for a significant cockpit and avionics system upgrade package for its A320-family in-service aircraft. The multi-year upgrade programme encompasses the enhanced electronic instrument system (EEIS2), head-up display (HUD), and various other avionics functions. It will be fitted on up to 76 aircraft. The HUD
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