Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, has extended its partnership with Schenker Flight Services GmbH (DB Schenker), the integrated logistics service provider, to provide transpacific service. Atlas Air’s relationship with DB Schenker includes...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
AJW Group purchases A320 CFM56 engine for teardown
AJW Group has purchased a CFM56-5B engine for teardown to support its expanding engine inventory and engine management programmes. The associated engine parts will be stored at AJW Groups global facilities to support the needs of worldwide A320 family operators. Ian...
Viva Air implements flight analytics solution from GE Digital
Viva Air, an ultra-low-cost airline in Colombia, has contracted for two of GE Digital’s Aviation Software solutions to further its sustainability goals including fuel consumption. Viva will be implementing GE Digital’s Fuel Insight, and FlightPulse to identify and...
Atlas Air completes operating certificate merger with Southern Air
Atlas Air Worldwide has completed the transition to bring operations of Southern Air under a Single Operating Certificate (SOC) with Atlas Air. With the addition of Southern Air, Atlas Air was able to add 777 and 737 aircraft operating platforms, resulting in a more...
GE Aviation Materials selects AvAir for asset management
AvAir has been selected by GE Aviation Materials (GEAM) for an asset management program initially covering more than 50,000 line items totalling nearly 70,000 components. GE Aviation Materials, a wholly owned subsidiary of GE Aviation, is a provider of used...
Atlas Air teams up with Cainiao to operate daily Asia-Latin America chartered flights
Atlas Air has expanded its partnership with Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, to enhance overall shipping efficiency in response to the growth of cross-border trade between China and Latin America. With the launch of daily flights, Cainiao’s weekly...
Aero Capital Solutions continues freighter growth with 13 additional 737 conversions
Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. (ACS), has announced the continued growth of its cargo aircraft fleet with a commitment to convert an additional 13 Boeing 737-800SF to freighters. The conversions will be carried out in conjunction with an STC (supplemental type...
Global Crossing Airlines inducts first A321 for Cargo Conversion
Global Crossing Airlines’ first A321 passenger to freighter aircraft has entered the first phase of conversion at Hong Kong Engineering Company (HAECO) in Lake City Florida. Following a period of heavy maintenance at HAECO, the aircraft will be inducted in January...
MLB celebrates progress of terminal renovation & expansion project
Airport officials, construction teams and community leaders celebrated progress of Melbourne Orlando International Airport’s (MLB) Terminal Renovation & Expansion Project with a Topping Out Ceremony. The major milestone provided the opportunity for airport,...
GA Telesis adds six additional firm orders for B737-800SF Cargo Conversions with AEI
GA Telesis is growing its freighter conversion strategy continues with six additional firm orders for B737-800SF cargo conversions with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). This further commitment was executed by GAT’s LIFT (Leasing, Investments, Finance & Trading)...
Mesa Air Group launches drone delivery business in partnership with Flirtey
Mesa Air Group has signed an agreement with aerospace technology company Flirtey to order four delivery drones, with an option to order an additional 500 aircraft. The agreement marks Mesa becoming the first scheduled airline to launch drone delivery in the US. Mesa...
Triumph Group and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance form JV xCelle Americas
Triumph Group and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have finalized the formation of their joint venture (JV) under the name xCelle Americas, to overhaul nacelles for new generation aircraft at Triumph's Hot Springs, Arkansas...