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Innovating new aircraft water pipe systems - Jet Aviation

Jet Aviation is constantly looking for new ways to upgrade systems and expand on ideas. Engineering and production teams have been collaborating in Basel to introduce a new system of water pipes for aircraft. The solution is a lighter water system that can replace the heavier tubes an...

Lufthansa Technik provides APU services for Air France Airbus A350 fleet

Lufthansa Technik and Air France signed a long-term agreement for the technical support of APUs of the French airline's entire Airbus A350 fleet. Over the next six years Lufthansa Technik will provide extensive MRO services for the Honeywell HGT1700 APUs at its Hamburg site.Lufthansa T...


Unprecedented Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem formed

Lufthansa Technik creates a Digital Tech Ops Ecosystem by incorporating Swiss AviationSoftware to lead the digital transformation of the aviation industry in technical asset operation. Swiss-AS, the developer of the world-leading M&E/MRO software AMOS, is joining Lufthansa Technik Group. By bringing together AMOS with AVIATAR, the independent platform for Data & Analytics Solutions, and fl...

The brand new ELISA AEROSPACE campus in Bordeaux welcomes its students

Just one year after the laying of the foundation stone, ELISA AEROSPACE, School of Aeronautics, Space, Technologies of the Future and Transport of the Future, welcomed on January 3rd in its new premises - a building of 5,600 m2 - more than 260 students evolving in two training courses: Engineers (in 5 years) and Assistant Engineer "Bachelor Sciences and Techniques - Transport Industry" (...

Sabena technics and Thales to upgrade CN-235 aircraft for French Air and Space Force

As part of the modernisation of France’s military air assets, the consortium formed by Sabena technics and Thales has been notified by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to upgrade the avionics on the CN-235 aircraft operated by the French Air and Space Force. The consortium formed by Sabena technics and Thales has been awarded a contract for the upgrade of the French Air and...

SmartSky receives Supplemental Type Certificate for Dassault Falcon 900 aircraft

SmartSky Networks announced the completion of an STC for the installation of SmartSky’s flagship hardware system on the Dassault Falcon 900 series aircraft. The Falcon 900 series, with more than 400 aircraft in service, joins a growing list of aircraft types that have already been granted STCs for SmartSky’s patented ATG connectivity service, making its high performance netwo...

Serbian Prince Aviation updates training fleet with Tecnam single and twin engine aircraft

Serbia based Prince Aviation took delivery of of two Tecnam P2008JC MkII and one P2006T MkII multi-engine aircraft. By selecting Tecnam to renew its training fleet, Prince Aviation can now offer the highest standards in pilot training in the region of Western Balkans and South East Europe. Introduction of the Tecnam models will provide Prince Aviation’s students state of the a...

Embraer signs contract with Vortex Aircraft Services to onboard Beacon

Embraer signs a contract with Vortex Aircraft Services for the use of Beacon, the maintenance coordination platform connecting resources and professionals for faster return-to-service aircraft. Vortex Aircraft Services specializes in AOG and scheduled maintenance events, will use Beacon to enhance maintenance coordination and responsiveness to AOG services, simplify communication ar...

Safran signs SBH support contract with Yellowhead Helicopters

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a contract with Yellowhead Helicopters to support Arriel powering its AS350 and H125 fleets. This Support-By-the-Hour contract formalizes a long-term Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul and services agreement supporting 21 engines. This contract will be managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Canada, in Mirabel, Quebec, which provide North American cus...

New Sabena technics subsidiary BGC in Toulouse-Blagnac takes off

Sabena technics is pursuing its development by integrating into its group the Fleet Management & CAMO, Powerplant & APU Borescope, Aircraft Modifications, and Flight Ops & OCC activities previously operated within Aéroconseil AKKODIS. This new subsidiary, located in Blagnac and managed by Francesco Aucelli, has a staff of almost 200 experts based in France, Singapore, Dubai...

Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon expands its operations

Irish Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon is expanding its business and facility in response to growing market demand. With a new building in Shannon's Free Zone covering 2,000 square meters and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the company is increasing its capacity. It will offer new products for CFM56 and V2500 turbine engines powering Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft ....

Nominations open for 2023 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame

Nominations for 2023 Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductees are now open and will be accepted until April 1, 2023. Administered by the National Association of Flight Instructors, Flight Instructor Hall of Fame inductees exemplify individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while also reflecting credit upon themselves and their profession....

WTW launches unique online knowledge platform for aerospace clients

WTW launched a customised online platform for the aerospace sector which enables access to WTW expertise across the globe on a 24/7 basis. The creation of an online knowledge platform will allow clients to access technical expertise, news and insights, embracing the global transition to remote professional learning and supporting the management of risk and insurance strategies across the a...

Alexandre Alves joins The Airways Aviation Group

The Airways Aviation Group is in the midst of a significant reorganization as it gears up to substantially grow and further scale its network of aviation education & training facilities. As such, there is an ongoing need to support, reinforce and build upon the groups existing administration, operations, marketing, sales and business development activities. In this context, Airways Aviati...

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FL Technics Indonesia, the first MRO in Indonesia to be appointed as a GE Aerospace avionics support partner, has signed a service support agreement with GE Aerospace covering Boeing 737 and Airbus A3...

Textron Aviation helps shape tomorrow’s workforce through Kansas’ first aviation youth apprenticeship initiative

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ATP Flight School hosts Alumni Career Expo featuring 20 airline and industry partners

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