by Dino D'Amore | Dec 20, 2010 | Maintenance, Zone: Americas
Coopesa RL has signed a maintenance services agreement for “6Y” checks+external paint and modifications for ten A-318 with Gecas. Maintenance activities will be carried out at Coopesa RL’s facilities in San Jose, Costa Rica during December 2010 and the first quarter...
by Dino D'Amore | Dec 20, 2010 | Maintenance, Zone: Middle East/Africa
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering has added aircraft types B757-200/300, B767-200/300, Airbus A330-200/30 powered by GE CF6 and Embraer E190/195 to its capability to serve EgyptAir fleet. By servicing the other aircraft, EgyptAir M&E hopes to attract new...
by Dino D'Amore | Dec 17, 2010 | Maintenance, Zone: Asia/Pacific
Fujitsu and Boeing plan to jointly develop a new efficient aircraft maintenance system using Fujitsu’s smart tags that can be attached to aircraft components and other equipment. The tags show when the part was installed and when it should be replaced, which allows...
by Dino D'Amore | Dec 17, 2010 | Maintenance, Zone: Americas
Horizon Air technicians have ratified a new four-year contract with the company, with immediate effect. Some 65% of the 72% Horizon who voted were in favour of the agreement. As part of the agreement, the mechanics will participate in the airline’s performance-based...
by Dino D'Amore | Dec 17, 2010 | Maintenance, Zone: Middle East/Africa
An Emirates 777 aircraft bound for Colombo returned to Dubai International Airport 20 minutes after it took off due to a technical failure. The aircraft landed safely and passengers took off on a substitute plane following a five-hour delay.
