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West Star Aviation Acquires Jet East from Gama Aviation
The maintenance, repair and overhaul companies value the deal at some $100 million West Star Aviation has concluded its planned acquisition of fellow MRO and managed fleet provider Jet East, some three weeks after Jet East owner Gama Aviation and West Star private equity owner Sterling Group conditionally agreed to the deal at last month’s
Read MoreSafran, HAL Ink MoU To Forge Commercial Engine Parts
Safran Aircraft Engines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to develop industrial cooperation in forging parts manufacturing for commercial aircraft engines. As a part of the deal, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will produce CFM Leap engine parts for Safran’s Bangalore facilities with an aim to support the Indian government’s ‘Make in
Read MoreBroken Supply Chain Hobbles Offshore S-92 Operators
Aircraft’s dispatch reliability plummets as safety concerns rise Supply-chain woes continue to adversely impact offshore helicopter operators, according to a notice recently issued by the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers’ (IOGP) aviation subcommittee (ASC). In a recent IOGP ASC safety notice to members, the organization branded the situation as “serious and deteriorating,” saying
Read MoreUnveiling the AOG Technics Scandal: Implications for the Aircraft MRO Industry
In a recent development that has sent shockwaves throughout the aviation world, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an Unapproved Parts Notification (UPN) on September 21, 2023, regarding a critical bushing part supplied by AOG Technics. The crux of the matter? This part lacked the essential FAA production approval, and associated documents were found to
Read MoreSouthwest Airlines orders 108 more 737 Max airliners
S ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Southwest Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for an additional 108 Boeing 737 Max 7 airliners. The new aircraft will replace older generation 737s at the all Boeing airline, increase fuel efficiency, and grow its route network. The move shows confidence in the Boeing 737 despite delivery delays due to
Read MoreRolls-Royce Open To The Idea Of An MRO Facility In India
The engine maker announced a major deal with Air India earlier this year. With India’s growing role within the global aviation space, aircraft and engine manufacturers are increasingly warming up to the idea of setting up local facilities in the country. Hundreds of new planes will arrive in the coming years, so the thought of
Read More5 Things To Know About The 2023 Dubai Airshow
There are just 24 days to go until the 2023 edition of the Dubai Airshow. The 2023 installment of the Dubai Airshow is fast approaching. The biennial event held at the Al Maktoum International Airport to the south of Dubai is set to welcome more than 1,400 exhibitors across the five days that it takes
Read MoreAirbus delivered 55 aircraft in September and gained 23 orders
European airframer Airbus has said it delivered 55 aircraft in the month of September 2023 to a total of 34 customers around the world. Deliveries included 14 widebody aircraft with 12 Airbus A350s (5 x -900 and 7 x -1000) and 2 A330-900s going to customers including Asiana, Air France, Condor and Vistara. A320 family
Read MoreGhost in the Machine: How Fake Parts Infiltrated Airline Fleets
A little-known distributor in London sold thousands of engine components with bogus documentation. Carriers and repair shops are frantically hunting them down. This spring, engineers at TAP Air Portugal’s maintenance subsidiary huddled around an aircraft engine that had come in for repair. The exposed CFM56 turbine looked like just another routine job for a shop
Read MoreBoeing Opens New Engineering and Technology Center In Brazil
Boeing not just opened a new engineering and technology center in Brazil, but is working in partnership with Embraer to develop opportunities for SAF. Boeing has opened its 15th global engineering site in Brazil. The center, based in São José dos Campos (SP), where the company began operations in 2014, will employ about 500 engineers
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