Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Inmarsat has signed a major contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop satellite communication services that enable 4D trajectory air traffic management in European airspace from 2020. The Iris programme supports the Single European Skies ATM...
Just five years after breaking ground, GE Aviation is investing an additional $105 million in its Asheville, NC, production facility to meet growing demand for the revolutionary ceramic matrix composite (CMC) components produced at the plant. As part of the...
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator...
Sabre has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to implement Sabre AirCentre Crew technology, a solution that offers a range of crew scheduling, management, services and analytical capabilities. Increased connectivity between the aircraft, flight crew,...
StandardAero and Papillon Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 40 retrofittable Crash-Resistant Fuel Tanks (CRFTs) in support of Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters’ fleet of Airbus AS350 B3 and EC130 B4 tour aircraft. Installation of the...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has joined forces with Starburst, a global accelerator focused on Aerospace & Defense sectors. This collaboration is expected to be the first step in realizing IAI's objectives to become a significant technological player...
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first A350 XWB Simulator Operator in Africa. This machine is fitted with a full electrical motion system which delivers improved performance while providing energy savings and environmental benefits. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group...
Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint, and Bharti Airtel (Airtel) have formed Seamless Air Alliance, which aims to empower member mobile operators to extend their services into airline cabins, and to continuously provide their customers - via satellite technology - the...
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications have renewed their distribution agreement across the Asia-Pacific region, including China and also extending into the Middle East. The agreement covers a range of aircraft intercommunications equipment including radio...
Star Alliance has launched a Digital Services Platform (DSP) as a first step to an overall enhancement of digital and mobile services offered to customers travelling across the 28 airline member Star Alliance network. The platform was developed and implemented...
AJW Group has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Bombardier, undertaking all repair management for Bombardier’s rotable inventory. A key feature of the contract is the strategic sourcing of repairs from OEMs and MROs, including AJW’s...
All Nippon Airways (ANA) of Japan has signed a multi-year IMS contract with Satair for a long-term, fully integrated end-to-end supply chain package covering expendable material for the airline’s continuously growing 18-strong A320 family fleet, comprising A320CEO and...