GE Aerospace on December 7 said it is developing a new Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) in a Cincinnati suburb, which it said would improve wider aircraft engine servicing and repair work. The STAC facility, which is to cost US$14 million, will be...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Vertical Aerospace recruits David King as chief engineer
UK-based electric aircraft manufacturer, Vertical Aerospace, has brought in David King as its chief engineer. King, who worked with Leonardo Helicopters and Bell At Vertical during three decades in aerospace engineering, is to oversee technical development of the VX4...
SunExpress to open Edinburgh – Izmir route in autumn 2023
The north of the UK is to get a new link to Turkey when SunExpress starts running weekly flights from Edinburgh to Izmir in autumn 2023. Announcing the new route, Scotland's Edinburgh Airport said there would be one flight a week to the coastal city. Previously known...
FL ARI successfully completes C-Check on A320 for Spring Airlines
FL ARI Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of China Aircraft Leasing Group Holding (CALC) successfully completed a C-check for an Airbus A320 aircraft and delivered it to Spring Airlines for operation. This...
Munich Airport T2 says no more liquids and laptops in trays by late 2024
Passengers will no longer have to remove liquids and computers for separate screening after Munich Airport upgrades the security checkpoint at its Terminal 2. "State-of-the-art technology" would mean "faster, more effective procedures and much greater convenience" for...
Embraer lifts curtain on concept low-emissions 19-30 seaters
Embraer unveiled what it said were "new aircraft concepts" during a December 5 update on its contribution to "getting the aviation industry to net-zero by 2050". The 19 and 30 seater design offer, the Brazilian aerospace business said, "a technically realistic and...
Emirates, dnata sign contract with Dubai Future Labs for advanced technology and innovation
To boost digital innovation in aviation and logistics, Emirates Airlines, DP World, and dnata have signed a partnership with Dubai Future Labs (DFL). Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, the Crown Prince of Dubai and chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the...
Jet Aviation receives approval for heavy maintenance on Boeing 777 at Basel facility
Jet Aviation recently achieved approval for heavy maintenance on Boeing 777 capabilities in Basel. The facility holds maintenance approval for over 50 aircraft types. For this approval, Jet Aviation invested in additional specialized tools and training for Boeing 777....
Industry veteran Rusinowitz named new president and COO by Ameriflight
Dallas-based Ameriflight is to hire Alan Rusinowitz as president and chief operating officer, an appointment the cargo carrier said "comes on the cusp" of chief executive Paul Chase resigning. Described by Ameriflight as a "well-established leader with significant...
Jet Aviation expands MRO capabilities at Dubai facility to meet demands
Jet Aviation has expanded maintenance, interior refurbishment, NDT, and borescope capabilities at its Dubai DXB Facility. Jet Aviation has now added modular tail docking capability to the base maintenance hangar to allow more efficient heavy structural repairs on...
Etihad Cargo expands India operations with direct freighter between Shanghai and Chennai
Etihad Cargo is all set to expand operations in China and India by introducing a direct route between Shanghai and Chennai. The twice-weekly freighter service from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi will be routed via Chennai starting December 8, 2022. This additional freighter...
China Southern Air Logistics selects WebCargo for digitalisation
China Southern Air Logistics has selected WebCargo to provide forwarders with real-time pricing, capacity, and eBookings. Forwarders across the globe will have direct access to China Southern's coverage in this critical region. These forwarders will also benefit from...