Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Radio-Canada, Canada’s public broadcaster, has revealed that the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has been the victim of a cyberattack, which it alleges it concealed for months and allowed the malware to spread throughout the airline industry. The...
Airbus has published the agenda for its 2019 Annual General Meeting on 10 April, with resolutions including the appointment of Guillaume Faury as Executive Member of the Board of Directors. Shareholder approval will be sought to approve Guillaume Faury’s Board Mandate...
Engineers at Rolls-Royce in Derby, UK, have successfully tested a key component of the UltraFan engine design. For the first time, all composite elements of the Advanced Low Pressure system (ALPS), including fan blades, a fan case and annulus fillers, were tested...
Bombardier will invest a total of approximately C$22 million over a three-year period into two major aerospace research projects: Aéro21 and the third phase of the SA²GE project. Both projects will bring together large aerospace companies, SMEs, as well as local...
Williams Advanced Engineering and JPA Design have joined together to revolutionise future aircraft interiors through the application of world class design and Formula One-derived technology. As airlines invest in new, lighter aircraft made of composite materials, such...
Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) and FLYdocs have joined forces to develop a pilot programme demonstrating the use of blockchain technology on an open source data sharing platform for aircraft, engine and component records. The two companies are engaging in...
EL AL Israel Airlines has launched the Viasat in-flight Wi-Fi service on transatlantic flights. The in-flight Wi-Fi service will leverage the advanced ViaSat-2 satellite to bring high-speed internet to key EL AL routes flying to and from major North American...
Pratt & Whitney and Embraer have celebrated delivery of the GTF PW1900G production engines for the E195-E2 aircraft at Embraer’s E2 final assembly line in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. The E195-E2 is expected to enter into service in the second half of...
Cirium is the new name for the data and analytics company previously known as FlightGlobal. Cirium’s portfolio comprises: Cirium Solutions, Cirium Professional Services (the Ascend by Cirium services for aircraft valuations, market commentaries, ratings, forecasts and...
MTU Aero Engines has posted a 17% increase in revenue to €4,567.1 million. The group’s operating profit reached a new record level of €671.4 million. Net income grew by 18 % to € 479.1 million. “MTU Aero Engines AG continued to drive profitable growth in 2018. By...
GE Aviation has announced digital Network Operations agreements with customers including AirAsia and additional undisclosed airlines. Implementation of Network Operations will take place this year for the airlines. “Network Operations delivers powerful software...
Dowty Propellers has expanded its worldwide support network through a partnership agreement with AirStart for rotable parts services on R408 propeller systems that equip Bombardier Q400 regional airliners. This three-year exclusive agreement brings together the...