Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Comair has selected Honeywell’s suite of advanced cockpit technologies for its future fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. "Our new fleet additions will enable us to be on the cutting edge of aerospace technology and in a leadership position among the airlines in...
Roll-Royce Holdings has reported revenue of £16.307bn for the full year 2017, which is an increase of 6% on underlying basis, with civil aerospace service revenues up 12%. Underlying profit before tax up 25% to £1.071bn, with reported profit before tax of £4.897bn –...
Inmarsat has partnered with Airservices Australia to initiate satellite voice (SatVoice) communications evaluations for air traffic services in Australia in areas beyond the reach of traditional VHF voice coverage. Through the partnership with Inmarsat,...
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...
Following the previously announced changes to the A380 and A400M delivery plans, Airbus has confirmed the formal adjustment of production rates for its A380 and A400M programmes. The new plan, which was presented to the European Works Council today, involves...
Inmarsat has signed a major contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop satellite communication services that enable 4D trajectory air traffic management in European airspace from 2020. The Iris programme supports the Single European Skies ATM...
S7 Technic’s painting shop in Mineralnye Vody, Southern Russia, is challenged with painting 17 of S7 Airlines Airbus A320 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its new brand livery. The first aircraft of the batch were redelivered to S7 Airlines from Mineralnye Vody...
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...
Vallair, the aircraft trading, leasing and specialist MRO organisation, has completed the delivery of a Boeing 737-400F (MSN 26299) to ASL Aviation Holdings (Ireland). The aircraft recently went through a freighter conversion followed by a “C” Check with...
Lufthansa Technik has developed an end-to-end maintenance concepts tailored to the individual needs of the customer, called Maintwise, which is available to customers of Lufthansa Technik as a consulting service. Maintwise allows Lufthansa Technik to address...
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator...
Sabre has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to implement Sabre AirCentre Crew technology, a solution that offers a range of crew scheduling, management, services and analytical capabilities. Increased connectivity between the aircraft, flight crew,...