Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
MTU Aero Engines generated revenues of €2,148.6 million in the first six months of 2018, up 9 % on the previous year (1-6/17: €1,977.0 million). The group’s operating profit increased by 13 % from €296.3 million to €334.6 million, resulting in an EBIT margin increase...
Gulf Air has selected Honeywell's GoDirect Flight Efficiency analytics software to reduce fuel costs across its entire Airbus and Boeing fleet and to help minimize the carbon footprint of the airline. The innovative Connected Aircraft service analyzes a multitude of...
Regional aircraft specialist, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), has selected FLYdocs, the aviation data and records management solution provider, to complete the digital document build and audit of 17 Dash 8 Q400 aircraft. During 2017, NAC had 17 aircraft on lease to...
For the first half of 2018, Airbus consolidated revenues were stable at €25.0 billion (H1 2017: €25.2 billion), reflecting the commercial aircraft delivery mix and perimeter changes as well as the weakening of the US dollar. Deliveries totalled 303 commercial aircraft...
Nordam, which manufacturers integrated propulsion systems, nacelles and thrust reversers for business jets as well as composite aircraft structures and other airframe sections, has filed a voluntary petition for protection under Chapter 11 reorganisation. Nordam’s...
SR Technics has signed a new line maintenance contract for the station London Gatwick with Air China. The agreement expands an ongoing collaboration with China’s flagship carrier that dates back to 2013. The new maintenance agreement, which took effect on 1 June 2018,...
Iridium Communications has announced Rockwell Collins as the newest Iridium Certus service provider for the aviation industry. Rockwell Collins will be adding the service to its comprehensive suite of aircraft connectivity applications for commercial, government and...
During the second quarter of 2018, Embraer has delivered 28 jets and 20 business jets, being 15 light jets and 5 large jets. On June 30, Embraer’s firm order backlog totaled $17.4 billion. In 2Q18, Embraer celebrated a major milestone when Norway’s Widerøe took...
AAR has expanded its AOG customer support in London-Gatwick and Chicago to empower customer operational excellence. The expansion enables AAR to provide instant solutions, including part sales, exchanges and loans supported from a global warehouse network with...
MTU Maintenance has laid the foundation stone for a new logistics center at its Ludwigsfelde location. The total investment for the new building with a workspace of 6,500 square meters is €11.5 million. The additional floor space is needed to cater to the location’s...
MTU Aero Engines secured orders worth around €800 million at the Farnborough airshow with orders and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) for the PW1000G- geared turbofan (GTF) engine family for single-aisle aircraft. “GTF programs are shaping MTU’s future in the...
AJW Group has secured a support contract with start-up Bulgarian charter airline, Electra Airways. The Pool Access Support contract will see AJW support the growth of Electra Airways. Electra Airways currently operates charter flights with Airbus A320-231 aircraft in...