Global technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing firm Arconic (ARNC) has signed a new long-term contract with Boeing to supply aluminium sheet and plate for all models produced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. The multiyear contract, which extends and adds to...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
GE9X continues march toward certification
GE Aviation has successfully completed one-third of the 25 major test campaigns required for certification of the GE9X, and is on track to certify the engine next year. GE9X will power Boeing's new 777X aircraft. "We're really hitting our stride with the program, and...
Austrian Airlines and GE Aviation sign digital solutions agreement
Austrian Airlines has renewed and expanded an agreement with GE Aviation to provide Flight Operations Quality Assurance (eFOQA) software and technologies across its fleet of more than 80 aircraft. "We value Austrian Airlines' commitment to innovation and quality,"...
Shenzhen Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo
Shenzhen Airlines has taken delivery of the airline’s first Airbus A320neo aircraft. In addition to the newly delivered aircraft, the airline has 26 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft on firm order. Shenzhen Airlines currently operates 41 Pratt & Whitney V2500...
Haeco ITM deploys Ramco Aviation suite in its operations
HAECO ITM has selected Ramco Systems to support the company’s IT operations. HAECO ITM will benefit from Ramco’s end-to-end solution by unifying various techno-commercial functions – covering customer contract management, supply chain management, inventory management,...
Boeing reports second quarter deliveries
During the second quarter of 2018, Boeing delivered 137 737-family aircraft, taking the year-to-date figure to 269. The company delivered one 747 (YTD 3), five 767s (YTD 9), 12 777s (YTD 25), and 38 787s (YTD 72).
Aerospace Floor Panels Market to hit USD 230 million by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, the Aerospace Floor Panels Market to exhibit around 4% CAGR from 2018 to 2024. Reduction in gross airplane weight to improve fuel efficiency will drive the aerospace floor panels market size from 2018 to...
Esterline completes CMA-5024 GLSSU testing on its 737NGs
Esterline Avionics Systems is pleased to announce the successful completion of ground tests and flight tests of their Satellite-based Augmentation Systems (SBAS)-capable CMA-5024 GPS/SBAS Landing System Sensor Unit (GLSSU) on B737NG aircraft with the goal of obtaining...
AerFin brings new E170 EJets and pool programs to the market
AerFin E170, MSN 17000123 completed its full heavy maintenance and transition check at Atitech MRO in Naples and will be positioned with BeyondPool support program. The EASA-compliant aircraft, part of the 15 E170LR aircraft purchased by AerFin from Saudi Arabian...
Airbus extends Technology Research with Chinese partners
Airbus Beijing Engineering Centre (ABEC), a joint venture between Airbus and China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC), has opened a new lab on nanocomposite materials jointly with National Centre for Nanoscience and Technology of China. On the same day, the two...
Airbus reports June orders and deliveries
Airbus reports that it logged orders for 100 jetliners in June, which were split almost equally between its A350 XWB/A330 widebody aircraft and the single-aisle A320 family aircraft; while 80 deliveries were made from across the in-production A320, A330, A350 XWB and...
SITA invites airline industry stakeholders to join international blockchain research project
SITA, the air transport industry’s technology provider, has launched a major industry research project to explore the potential of blockchain. More than 100 top IT executives, attending SITA’s Customer Innovation Forum, were the first to be invited to join the...