by Dino D'Amore | May 22, 2023 | Parts, Regulatory, Technology, Zone: Americas
Aero Design Labs (ADL) has received a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its Boeing 737-800 drag reduction kit. “The successful installation of our drag reduction kit on a Boeing 737-800 is an important next...
by Dino D'Amore | May 22, 2023 | Airline, Cargo, Zone: Asia/Pacific
Raya Airways took delivery of a leased Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter aircraft (A321P2F), the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. “The aircraft will allow it to cater to wider customer base and expand its network reach and improve its cargo handling capacity”,...
by Dino D'Amore | May 22, 2023 | Corporate Jets, Maintenance, Zone: Europe
Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business AMETEK is expanding business jet operations in what it labelled a “strategic move” to meet growing demand. Business aircraft owners and operators want “comprehensive and reliable...
by Dino D'Amore | May 22, 2023 | Airports, Zone: Europe
Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam recorded 5.1 million passengers flew in April 2023, a 16% year-on-year increase. “The amount [sic] of flights to and from Schiphol was 36,258”, the airport announced. The number of flights was an increase of 8% compared to...
by Dino D'Amore | May 22, 2023 | Maintenance, People, Zone: Americas
AAR has named ex-GE Aerospace exec Tom Hoferer as vice president of repair and engineering services. “Most recently, he served as President of GE Aerospace’s Unison Industries, a global leader in aviation performance solutions”, AAR said of Hoferer, who in...