Bombardier’s CRJ700 and CRJ900 Aircraft are now certified to operate at a higher temperature. The CRJ Series obtained a new International Standard Atmosphere certification (ISA + 40 degrees Celsius) from Transport Canada (TC) and the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) in...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Blackshape signs Integrated Services Agreement with Boeing
Boeing has signed an integrated services agreement with Blackshape, a global producer of general aviation aircraft specialized in training, for spare parts distribution and pilot training software. The announcement extends the companies' current agreement for delivery...
Boeing announces services orders and agreements valued up to $2.1 billion at Farnborough International Airshow
Boeing has announced services orders and agreements worth up to $2.1bn that provide customers more value throughout the lifecycle of their investments. The contracts and agreements span commercial and government customers. "Our customers' greatest needs drive...
GKN Aerospace and Boeing extend agreement on wiring systems
GKN Fokker Elmo and Boeing have agreed to a contract extension, to supply wiring for three of Boeing’s airplane families. GKN Fokker Elmo has supplied electrical wiring and interconnection systems (EWIS) to Boeing airplanes for more than a decade for the 777, 737 and...
Embraer foresees demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 seats over the next 20 years
Embraer forecasts demand for 10,550 new aircraft with up to 150 seats worldwide, worth USD 600 billion, over the next 20 years. The in-service fleet is set to increase to 16,000 aircraft, up from the 9,000 aircraft currently in operation. Market growth will drive 65%...
Arconic signs its largest multiyear supply contract with Boeing
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...
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...
AEI celebrates 60 years in business
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is celebrating its 60th anniversary. On July 9th, 1958, James Addison began Aeronautical Engineers with a simple vision of providing the growing air freight industry with dependable and cost-effective freighter conversions. The...
Component support for Avianca Brasil
The Brazilian airline Avianca Brasil and Lufthansa Technik have signed a comprehensive Total Component Support (TCS) contract, covering repair and overhaul of components for the fleet of Avianca Brasil. The fleets consist of Airbus A320 family and Airbus A330...
GE unveils Open Avionics demonstrator to unlock innovation and reduce costs
GE Aviation is highlighting new approaches to Avionics, and its commitment to innovation, with the showcasing of an integrated open avionics demonstrator in its pavilion at the Farnborough International Air Show. In the form of a fully functional open systems flight...