Henderson Jet Services (HJS), a certified supplier of Bombardier business jet components, complex systems, and engines, has acquired over 1.5m certified Global Express aircraft parts. The inventory includes new, and OEM overhauled and repaired components. “This...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Embraer delivers six commercial and eight executive jets in 1Q22
Embraer has delivered a total of 14 jets in the first quarter of 2022, of which six were commercial aircraft and eight were executive jets (six light and two large). As of March 31, the firm order backlog totalled US$17.3 billion. Embraer delivered 56 Phenom 300...
Boom Supersonic and American Express launch strategic partnership
Boom Supersonic, the company building the new sustainable supersonic airliner, has announced a multi-year partnership with American Express. This partnership extends to American Express Card Members who will have first-hand access to curated and immersive aviation...
Eviation signs deal with Cape Air for 75 Alice commuter aircraft
Eviation Aircraft, a global manufacturer of all-electric commuter aircraft, and Massachusetts-based Cape Air, one of the largest commuter airlines in the United States, have announced a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 75 all-electric Alice commuter...
Textron completes acquisition of Pipistrel
Textron has closed its acquisition of Pipistrel, the electrically powered aircraft manufacturer. Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has received full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The company, which offers a family of gliders and...
Etihad Cargo appoints road feeder service providers in the USA
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Accelerated, Inc. and Jet Airways of the US, Inc. as its road feeder service (RFS) providers for customers in US territories. Through these strategic partnerships, Etihad Cargo will...
Joramco Maintenance wins five-year maintenance agreement from Ryanair
Ryanair has awarded a five-year heavy maintenance agreement with Jordan-based MRO provider, Joramco, which will see the airline utilising up to six heavy maintenance bay slots at its facility in Amman, Jordan. Ryanair’s fleet will grow to over 600 aircraft over the...
AviaAM Leasing acquires one 737-800 for P2F conversion
AviaAM Leasing has boosted its Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project, begun in March 2021, acquiring one more Boeing 737-800. AviaAM Leasing’s Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion project involves the conversion of 25 aircraft of different types in the...
AirAsia India signs CFM56-5B engine overhaul contract with GATES
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), a global jet engine maintenance provider, and AirAsia India, have signed a contract covering the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. The agreement covers maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the CFM56-5B fleet and includes leased engine...
Asia Cargo Network’s RGA-Black Stone Airlines takes off In Indonesia
After receiving its second newly approved Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Indonesia on 28 March, which is its third airline AOC in the region, the Asia Cargo Network group launched RGA-Black Stone Airlines with its inaugural flight departing last week on 30 March,...
WestJet announces Kirsten de Brujin as Executive Vice-President, Cargo
WestJet has announced the appointment of Kirsten de Brujin, as Executive Vice-President, Cargo. De Brujin will join WestJet's executive leadership team later this month, following a successful immigration process. De Brujin joins WestJet Cargo most recently from Qatar...
Air Canada Cargo selects CargoAi eBooking & eQuote Platform
Air Canada Cargo has selected CargoAi’s eBooking & eQuote platform for freight forwarders as it continues to invest in its digital transformation. “We continue to invest in our digital transformation, which is a key pillar of Air Canada Cargo’s strategy as it...