Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA), the largest and the most modern aviation academy in Africa, a full ICAO TRAINAIR Plus Member and IATA Authorized/Accredited Training Center, has graduated 14 aircraft technicians from Nigerian, Tanzania and Cote D’Ivoire, who...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
KLM UK Engineering & Monks & Crane Sign a Commercial Goods Consignment Contract
AFI KLM E&M subsidiary is delighted to announce the signing of a Commercial Goods Consignment Contract with Monks & Crane. KLM UK Engineering confirms its contract with Monks & Crane. KLM UK Engineering has been working in partnership with Monks...
KLM UK Engineering & BA CityFlyer Sign Line Maintenance Extension
KLM UK Engineering, who cover regional and narrow body aircraft maintenance on the Boeing 737, Embraer 170/190, BAe146/Avro RJ, Fokker 70/100 & Airbus A320 Family, confirms its contract with BA CityFlyer and announces they have reached agreement to increase...
First A321LR takes to the skies for its maiden flight
The first A321LR (Long Range) has taken off on its maiden flight from Hamburg Germany at 11:06 hrs local time, commencing its flight test programme. The aircraft, MSN7877, is powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. The aircraft’s crew comprised: Experimental Test Pilots Yann...
Pratt & Whitney lands EngineWise service agreement with Binter Canarias
Binter Canarias has signed an EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement with Pratt & Whitney. The agreement will cover Binter Canarias' fleet of three Embraer E195-E2 aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) PW1900G engines. It also includes...
Air Tanzania becomes first African-based A220 operator
Air Tanzania as become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft. “The A220 unrivalled passenger comfort combined with its remarkable performance and economics will be an excellent asset to further develop Air Tanzania’s network,” said...
ENGINEERING reports 2017 performance
In 2017 Russia's ENGINEERING Holding subsidiaries – S 7 ENGI-NEERING and Sibir Technic – reported having exceeded two million man-hours. Staff at their maintenance facilities at Domodedovo, Mineralnye Vody and Tolmachevo airports completed cumulatively 67...
Engine overhaul facility in Hamburg invests in future technologies and growth
The Engine Services division of Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg is gearing up for the future. With the simultaneous opening of a new competence center for engine case repair and an X-ray center for engine components of all different sizes, Lufthansa Technik is preparing...
Singapore Airlines forges ahead with digital innovation blueprint
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched its Digital Innovation Blueprint through the unveiling of key bilateral partnerships with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Economic Development Board (EDB) and...
Boeing HorizonX Invests in advanced battery technology startup Cuberg
Boeing has invested in Berkeley, California-based Cuberg, a startup founded by former Stanford University researchers developing next-generation battery technology for potential aerospace and industrial applications. Cuberg developed an advanced battery cell that is...
A350-1000 begins Demonstration Tour in the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific
The A350-1000, the newest member of Airbus’ leading Widebody family, has embarked on a three-week Demonstration Tour to the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific region. The Demonstration Tour follows the completion of a successful flight test campaign, which lasted...
Airinmar signs repair cycle management agreement with Azul Airline
Airinmar, which provides intelligent component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty solutions for commercial and defense customers, has signed a three-year agreement with Azul Airline to enhance its supply chain management and performance. “We are delighted...