With the introduction of new Bluetooth tracking technology, Delta will soon become the first U.S. passenger airline to provide, real-time tracking for unit load devices (ULDs). The technology will replace manual tracking for all shipping containers, called...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
GE Aviation expands two North Carolina plants to meet growing demand for jet engines
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...
StandardAero, Papillon Airways sign MOU for 40 crash-resistant fuel tanks
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...
Boeing announces nearly $1 billion in services orders at Singapore Airshow
Boeing has announced services orders valued at more than $900 million at the Singapore Airshow. “Boeing is serious about helping customers optimize the performance of their fleets and reduce operational costs throughout the lifecycle,” said Stan Deal, president...
Boeing 737 MAX 10 Reaches Firm Configuration
Boeing's 737 MAX 10 has reached a major milestone as the MAX program completed firm configuration on the airplane. "The steps we've taken to reach this point ensure the MAX 10 will be the most efficient and profitable single-aisle airplane the market has ever...
C&L Aviation Group awarded grant for additional expansion
C&L Aviation Group has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the Maine Technology Institute (MTI), earmarked to expand the company’s component shop infrastructure and create additional jobs over the next three years. This phase of growth will expand...
Boeing Debuts First 737 MAX 7
Boeing has celebrated the debut of the first 737 MAX 7 at the company's Renton, Wash. factory. The MAX 7 is the third and newest member of Boeing's 737 MAX family to come down the assembly line. The jet is designed for up to 172 passengers and a maximum range...
Airbus acquires new US Training Centre
Airbus has acquired the Strategic Simulation Solutions flight training centre in Aurora, Colorado, a Denver suburb. Currently, the training centre primarily supports Frontier Airlines and has significant room for growth. Prior to this acquisition, Airbus...
Pratt & Whitney lands EngineWise service agreement with Binter Canarias
Binter Canarias has signed an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement with Pratt & Whitney. The agreement will cover Binter Canarias' fleet of three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) PW1900G engines. It also includes...
Boeing HorizonX Invests in advanced battery technology startup Cuberg
Boeing has invested in Berkeley, California-based Cuberg, a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg developed an advanced battery cell that is...
A350-1000 begins Demonstration Tour in the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific
The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading Widebody family, has embarked on a three-week Demonstration Tour to the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific region. The Demonstration Tour follows the completion of a successful flight test campaign, which lasted...
Airinmar signs repair cycle management agreement with Azul Airline
Airinmar, which provides intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a three-year agreement with Azul Airline to enhance its supply chain management and performance. “We are delighted...