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Air Hamburg acquired by Vista Global

Vista Global Holding has entered into an agreement to acquire AIR HAMBURG’s operating platform and maintenance services. Founded in 2006, AIR HAMBURG has become one of the most well-established full-service private aviation companies, flying to over 1,000 destinations in Europe alone. It...

Philippine Navy Cessna 172 trainer fleet grows with addition of four new 172S Skyhawks

Textron Aviation delivered four new Cessna 172S Skyhawk flight trainer aircraft to the Philippine Navy. The Cessna 172S Skyhawk is the world’s leading flight trainer and the most-produced single-engine piston aircraft. It delivers an intuitive but sophisticated cockpit expe...

Case study: how robotization enabled J&C Aero to double its production rates

Seat refurbishment is a complex process that not only requires the involvement of multiple specialists but, in many cases, also heavily relies on manual labor. The latter implies additional production challenges and severe limitations when it comes to expansion capacities. However, entrusting some of the seat refurbishment stages to automated cutting and nesting systems allows companies to signifi...

New options for engine leasing and ownership - Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada has added a new lease-to-own option to its growing portfolio of Spare Engine Solutions. The portfolio, launched in 2020, also includes flexible options such as long-term leasing and on-wing leasing, complementing the existing short-term rentals offering to customers who are looking to prioritize their spending, reduce costs, better plan their monthly expenses, and extend...

Vietjet inks deal to digitalize its fleet technical information update process

New-aged carrier Vietjet and Lufthansa Technik signed an agreement at Singapore Airshow to adopt AVIATAR's Technical Logbook, the seamless digital pilot-to-maintenance collaboration application. The application will be equipped on Vietjet's entire fleet to replace manual and paper-based process of capturing technical issues during flight and on ground and improve data quality and...

United aims to quadruple the size of its fleet of training aircraft

United Aviate Academy aims to potentially quadruple the size of its fleet of training aircraft, in response to the surge of applications to the country's only flight school owned by a major airline. The Academy will add 25 new, state-of-the art Cirrus TRAC SR20 training aircraft to its current fleet of 25, with the option to purchase up to 50 more. United Aviate Academy has alread...

ANA extends Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox for entire fleet

At the Singapore Airshow All Nippon Airways has signed an extension for Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox for another five years. The Japanese carrier has used the Boeing digital solution the past eight years to manage maintenance information for its entire fleet of aircraft and engines. Maintenance Performance Toolbox a...

CEBU Pacific Air partners with CAE and The LOSA Collaborative to implement new data collection program to enhance aviation safety

At Singapore Airshow 2022 CAE announced that Cebu Pacific Air is the first airline customer to sign up for its new integrated data service offering which for the first time, includes data from a Line Operation Safety Audit. Through its exclusive service agreement with The LOSA Collaborative, CAE will assist with the implementation of CEBU’s LOSA program, including planning, data co...

J&C Aero receives EASA STC for Cargo Seat Bags inside Boeing 737 CL/NG passenger cabins

J&C Aero, an international aviation design and production company has announced the successful certification of its Cargo Seat Bags for use inside Boeing 737 CL/NG passenger cabins. The latest approval is the company’s second EASA STC for Cargo Seat Bags that was previously approved for Airbus A320 Family passenger cabins. Designed prior to and produced at the beginning of the COVID-1...

Safran and ST Engineering to study and advance the use of SAF in helicopter engines

Safran Helicopter Engines and ST Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel in helicopter engines, with the objective of assisting helicopter operators in their transition to the use of SAF. Under the MoU, Safran Helicopter Engines and ST Engineering will offer their expertise in engine manufacturing and MRO to promote and help hel...

Capacity, capability and technology for customer care - continued grow of Pratt & Whitney MRO in Asia Pacific

It has been nearly 40 years of Pratt & Whitney presence in the Asia-Pacific region powering customers in-region. The region is the fastest growing in the aviation industry with a forecasted demand of almost 8,000 new aircraft required over the next decade. When it comes to capacity, capability, sustainability and technology, Pratt & Whitney is investing now, and keeping an eye to...

Liebherr to provide Tigerair Taiwan A320neo component support

Liebherr and Tigerair Taiwan have signed a long term customer service contract. Under this agreement, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide repair support services for a wide range of air conditioning and bleed systems components installed on 15 Airbus A320neo aircraft operated by the airline. Liebherr-Singapore, Liebherr-Aerospace’s dedicated service center for the Asia-Pacific region, will provi...

CFM56 maintenance for WestJet

WestJet has awarded its CFM56-7B engine maintenance program to Lufthansa Technik. This agreement provides WestJet with access to a wide range of services including overhaul capabilities and on-site maintenance support. Under a separate agreement, Lufthansa Technik has collaborated with FTAI Aviation to provide access to CFM56 modules and material to support this maintenance program. An important p...

BAA Training launched a new pilot training program in cooperation with ENAC

BAA Training launches a new Ab Initio training program in cooperation with Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile (ENAC). The new pilot training program has been tailored to individual, self-sponsored clients so that anyone interested, with little or no aviation experience, can enroll. BAA Training will deliver ATPL theoretical phase, VFR and advanced phases in accordance with the customer&rsq...

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AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

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AMAC Aerospace records strong business growth as new contracts and approvals drive demand across core services

AMAC Aerospace Group continues to experience strong business momentum, marked by new certifications, contract wins and rising demand across its maintenance, completion and aircraft modification activi...

TARMAC Aerosave becomes the world’s first triple AFRA-accredited company, doubling aircraft dismantling capacity

TARMAC Aerosave has set a new industry benchmark by becoming the first company in the world to secure Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA) accreditation across all three scopes of aircraft disa...

“Discover Airlines Shark” takes to the skies as first AeroSHARK-enhanced Airbus begins scheduled operations

A Discover Airlines Airbus A330 has become the first Airbus aircraft worldwide to enter regular commercial service after undergoing a full-scale AeroSHARK retrofit, marking a signi...

Velocity Maintenance Solutions expands hangar facilities at Wilmington Airport, enhancing service capacity and growth prospects

Velocity Maintenance Solutions, an FAA-certified provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced a significant expansion of its facilities at Wilmington Airport (ILG) in Delaware,...