Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
At the annual Black Hat cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas, Ruben Santamara of IOActive, claims to have been able to access aircraft from the ground by hacking into the satellite communications network which provides aircraft with passenger Wi-Fi through to weather...
SITAONAIR’s EFB Weather Awareness Solution (eWAS) is the latest application certified by Inmarsat for use across its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S) communications platform for the flight deck, allowing airlines to now receive the latest weather...
Global air services provider dnata has acquired Tropo, a German tour operator previously managed by the ProSiebenSat.1 Group. Iain Andrew, Divisional Senior Vice President, Travel Services, dnata, said: “We are delighted with this opportunity to have Tropo...
American Airlines is partnering with Amadeus as it joins the NDC-X program. This program is a collaboration of multiple industry players to bring NDC- enabled benefits to travelers through Amadeus’ platforms. Through the program, both American Airlines and Amadeus aim...
Chinese Shenzhen Airlines has ordered more than 300 CL5710 business class seats and 5500 economy class seats BL3530 from Recaro Aircraft Seating for its 37 Boeing 737MAX aircraft. Shenzhen’s first B737MAX took off on August 3, 2018. The CL5710 is equipped by a...
Werner Aero Services has acquired an Embraer E-190, MSN233. This jet will be used to support Werner Aero Services continued expansion of its E-Jets asset management programs. Werner Aero Services E-Jets business includes pooling access, repair management, engine...
Morgan Advanced Materials has developed a proprietary leachable material which significantly cuts investment casting times in turbine engine blades by up to 20 percent. The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials has developed the LEMA range of...
Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900 leased from AerCap in Toulouse today, becoming the first Chinese mainland operator via leasing to take delivery of the aircraft type. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, Sichuan Airlines’ A350-900...
Boeing has announced its investment in Digital Alloys, which develops high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that produce 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other production applications. Digital Alloys' Joule Printing technology can rapidly...
Flatirons Solutions announces that is the first provider of an OEM-independent solution for management of S1000D maintenance data for the Airbus A220 series of aircraft (formerly the Bombardier C Series). With support of the Airbus A220, the CORENA Fleet solution by...
Rolls-Royce has posted group underlying revenue up 14% to £7.04bn and reported revenue up 12% to £7.5bn. The reported loss before tax was £1,262 million, a significant decrease compared to the 2017 half year profit before tax of £1,444 million. Civil Aerospace...
L3 Technologies is realigning its business segments to maximize growth and improve its integration and collaboration across the enterprise. Effective immediately, Aerospace Systems will combine with Sensor Systems to form the new Intelligence, Surveillance &...