Qantas has signed a new distribution agreement with Amadeus, that includes a private channel. The private channel will be known as the Qantas Channel and will come into effect on 1st August 2019. The agreement ensures that Amadeus travel sellers that sign up to the...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Bombardier completes acquisition of Global 7500 aircraft wing program
Bombardier has confirmed the completion of the previously announced acquisition of the Global 7500 wing program from Triumph Group. Pursuant to a lease agreement for Triumph’s Red Oak, Texas facility, Bombardier will continue to operate the production line with the...
Delta Air Lines A220 makes inaugural flight
Pratt & Whitney, Airbus and Delta Air Lines have celebrated the entry into service (EIS) of the airline's A220 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Delta is the first A220 operator in North America. The event was commemorated with a gate...
Embraer signs pool program contract to support WDL Aviation E190s fleet
Embraer and WDL Aviation GmbH, a German charter and ACMI airline headquartered at Cologne Bonn Airport and part of the Zeitfracht logistics group, have signed an agreement on a Flight Hour Pool Program to support the airline’s recently leased fleet of four used E190s....
Bombardier launches new 50-seater aircraft
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has officially launched the new CRJ550 aircraft, the first triple-class 50-seat aircraft. The CRJ550 is a new CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700. United Airlines is the launch customer. “The new...
Boeing partners with Aerion to accelerate supersonic travel
Boeing has announced a partnership with Aerion, a Reno, Nev.-based company pioneering next-generation supersonic aircraft. As part of the agreement, Boeing made a significant investment in Aerion to accelerate technology development and aircraft design, and unlock...
AES Global provides cabin connectivity upgrade programs
Aerospace Engineering Solutions (AES Global), a UK and EU based aerospace design and certification organisation, has extended its cabin connectivity upgrade packages to include business jets. Under the company’s EASA Part 21J approval, AES Global has recently...
Airbus and Dassault Systèmes embark on strategic partnership
Airbus and Dassault Systèmes have signed a five-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to cooperate on the implementation of collaborative 3D design, engineering, manufacturing, simulation and intelligence applications. This will enable Airbus to take a major step forward...
Major US airline selects Triumph for MRO work
Triumph Group’s Product Support business unit has been selected by a major US airline to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services on heat transfer units for the carrier’s fleet. Under the new arrangement, the Wellington, Kansas based Triumph Accessory...
GA Telesis Component Solutions Group disassembles of two 737NGs
GA Telesis has acquired two Boeing 737-700 aircraft (MSN 28499 and MSN 28500) for disassembly. The 737NG disassemblies are commencing in Marana, Arizona. Key components will route to GA Telesis’ UK and US based distribution facilities. The inventory will support the...
easyJet makes easy upgrades with Aerogility into engine forecasting
Following the successful deployment of Aerogility’s maintenance planning solution in December 2017, easyJet is adding two significant capabilities to its MRO forecasting solution: engine shop visits and landing gear overhauls. Aerogility’s multi-agent software gives...
RwandAir and Amadeus extend partnership
RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, is expanding its partnership with Amadeus to adopt technology that will allow its customers to benefit from improved efficiency, a better experience and increased convenience. Having previously provided...