EgyptAir’s first A220-300 makes maiden flight Airlines Aircraft Manufacturers. 23 August 2019: EgyptAir's first A220-300 has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line.
The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order will be delivered to the airline in the coming weeks. EgyptAir's A220 will offer passengers with superior comfort, its innovative cabin design will have the widest economy seats of any single-aisle aircraft and panoramic windows for more natural light. The aircraft is outfitted with a brand new cabin layout of 134 seats, will now enter its final phase of completion before being delivered to the airline.
Portugal signs contract for five multi-mission airlift KC-390 Defence. 23 August 2019: The Portuguese Government and Embraer signed a contract for the acquisition of five multi-mission airlifters Embraer KC-390.
The contract was signed at Embraer's facility in Evora. Services, support and a flight simulator are also included in the contract as part of the process to modernise Portuguese Air Force capabilities to support national Armed Forces operations and increase readiness in missions of public interest. Deliveries are slated to begin in 2023. Portugal is the biggest international partner of the KC-390 programme. The Brazilian National Aviation Agency (ANAC) has given the Civil Certification to KC-390 in 2018 and is now in full serial production. Quantum signs agreement for 26 electric airplanes from Bye Aerospace Aircraft Manufacturers.
23 August 2019: Quantum Air has signed a purchase deposit agreement for 22 of its all-electric four-seat eFlyer 4s and 2 two-seat eFlyer 2 airplanes from Bye Aerospace.
The company has also signed a comprehensive agreement that consists of two future advanced aircraft under development from Bye Aerospace. George E. Bye, CEO of Bye Aerospace said, "One of Quantum Air's goals is to disrupt aviation, providing more accessible, cost-efficient, high speed air transportation solutions - including FAA Part 135 on-demand air taxi travel- to help alleviate the noise and CO2 emissions challenges that accompany traditional internal combustion aircraft. " Quantum's new fleet of eFlyers cements its status as the first and leading air taxi service in Los Angeles. Swedish air ambulance organisation obtains six Pilatus PC-24s News In Brief.
23 August 2019: "Kommunalforbundet Svenskt Ambulansflyg" (KSA) has obtained six Pilatus PC-24s in a fully equipped air ambulance configuration.
These PC-24s will offer aeromedical care across Sweden from 2021. The aircraft has been selected after an extremely intensive selection process Oscar J. Schwenk, Chairman of Pilatus said, "I'm delighted to see the first air ambulance organisation in Europe opt to buy the PC-24. The highly professional selection process confirmed that the PC-24 is indeed the perfect aircraft for medevac missions. Annika Tannstrom, Chairman of KSA said, "We are very pleased to be able to announce that we have completed our procurement of air ambulance aircraft, and to award Pilatus the contract. Andreas Eriksson, CEO of KSA said, "By signing the contract with Pilatus today, Svenskt Ambulansflyg has passed a major milestone on the way towards establishing a national air ambulance with start of operations in 2021. BAE Systems to develop F-35 electronic warfare capabilities Defence.
Rolls-Royce to offer TotalCare Flex services for Air Canada’s Trent 700 fleet News In Brief. 22 August 2019: Rolls-Royce has signed a new TotalCare Flex agreement with Air Canada that will guarantee the availability of the airline's Trent 700 until the fleet retires.
Air Canada's fleet of Trent 700-powered Airbus A330s has attained over 700,000 flying hours till date. The first aircraft is now reaching approximately 20 years in service and this shows that the reliability and durability of the Trent 700 is unparallel. Adair Swan, Rolls-Royce Programme Director - Mature Large Engines said, "This is further evidence of our commitment to transform our services, providing the right care at the right time for our customers' engines. The Trent 700 is our most successful engine programme and kicked off the Trent family success story. As it reaches maturity, we can provide operators with this innovative and flexible service to guarantee the performance of the engine, right up to the aircraft's final day in service.
" US Air Force chooses Boeing for A-10 Thunderbolt II Re-Winging contract News In Brief. 22 August 2019: Boeing will continue its A-10 Thunderbolt II sustainment work under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract received from the US Air Force (USAF), with a maximum ceiling value of $999 million.
According to the contract, Boeing will manage the production of a maximum of 112 wing sets and spare kits. The USAF ordered 27 wing sets immediately at contract award. "Boeing is honoured to be selected to continue as the A-10 Thunderbolt II wing kit contractor," said Pam Valdez, Vice President of Air Force Services for Boeing Global Services. "Our established supply base, experience with the A-10 structures, and our in-depth knowledge of the US Air Force's requirements will help us deliver high-quality wings to meet the customer's critical need.
" Boeing will work with Korean Aerospace Industries and other key suppliers to deliver the first wing sets to Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. Jazz Aviation expands instructor pathway with addition of Toronto News In Brief. 22 August 2019: Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz) has signed an agreement with Toronto Airways Inc.
(TAI) for the carrier to become the twentieth organisation in the Jazz Aviation Pathways Program (Jazz APP). "We are very pleased to welcome TAI to the Jazz APP, furthering our commitment to provide a clear pathway for flight instructors across Canada," said Cal Purves, Director, Flight Operations, Jazz. "TAI has a history of developing and promoting professionalism amongst its instructors and students. We are encouraged by their commitment to this new agreement, which will provide excellent opportunities for flight instructors to expand their careers and forge strong futures for the best and brightest in the aviation industry.
" The Jazz APP will offer employment opportunities for qualifying TAI instructors to transition to first officer positions at Jazz, providing a reliable, high quality source of new hire pilots. Bombardier appoints Jeff Cole as Business Jet Sales Director for the Northeast US News In Brief. 22 August 2019: Bombardier has appointed Jeff Cole as Sales Director, Northeast US.
In his new role, Jeff looks to drive sales of Bombardier's portfolio of business jets. Jeff has over 25 years of experience in aviation sales and has held a number of important roles in his career, starting in Technical Marketing and Sales Support. He has worked in several positions of increasing responsibility and built a solid track record specialising in new and pre-owned business jet sales. Jeff's territory consists of New York City as well as Connecticut, Massachusetts and New Jersey. Triumph Group appoints Colleen Repplier as new Director News In Brief. 22 August 2019: Colleen Repplier will join the Board of Directors of Triumph Group as an independent director.
Repplier is a respected leader in the industrial, energy and commercial building industries and has over three decades of operational and P&L experience. She has spent 20 years in diversified manufacturing companies, holding roles in engineering and marketing with Westinghouse Electric Company and Bechtel Corporation, and progressing roles in sales, engineering, process improvement and general management at General Electric.
She has also held senior leadership positions with companies including HD Supply and Home Depot. She then joined Tyco in 2007 and served as President of the Tyco Fire Protection business until the company was taken over by Johnson Controls. Repplier joined the board of directors of Kimball Electronics in 2014 and currently serves as the lead director and on the compensation and governance committee. The Av8 Group appoints Jeff Favati as new Sales Manager News In Brief. 21 August 2019: The Av8 Group has appointed Jeff Favati as the new Sales Manager.
In this new role, Jeff will be responsible for sales and business development across all divisions of Av8's markets. Jeff has more than 25 years of aviation industry experience. His area of expertise includes MRO and part sales, operations and component repairs management, along with airline operations. In his previous positions, he was responsible for selling parts and services, while continuing with operations management, which included supply chain management, inventory, warehouse and logistics management and component repair management for airlines. "We are excited to be expanding our sales team with Jeff, his many years of aviation experience and expertise will assist with our continued growth," said Yoel Arnoni, CEO, The Av8 Group. "I am eager for the opportunity to continue in the aviation industry while applying my career experience to build and grow with Av8," Jeff Favati, Sales Manager.
Werner Aero Services appoints Tony Zana to grow EMEA business News In Brief. Comlux attains IS-BAO Stage 3 aircraft management operations News In Brief. 21 August 2019: Comlux' VIP operations division in Europe Comlux Malta Ltd has received the Certificate of Registration to the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage 3 by the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC). The approval confirms that the Safety Management System (SMS) is fully integrated into Comlux Aviation's aircraft management operations and that the company unfailingly maintains the highest standards of safety and security in the aviation industry.
"We are very proud to join the select group of companies worldwide which have reached the ISBAO Stage 3, the highest-level registration issued by IBAC. Hi Fly’s A330-900neo to have brand new interiors Leasing Financial Services Cabin Interiors In Flight Entertainment Painting. Asiana Airlines signs comprehensive component support contract with Lufthansa Technik AG Airlines. 21 August 2019: Asiana Airlines has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik AG for a comprehensive component support. According to the terms of the new agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide Total Component Support for the entire fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft, including the A321neo version joining the fleet in the future. The ten-year contract began in July 2019 and covers a maximum of 79 aircraft. The contract has the provision for being converted from an integrated Total Component Support agreement including pooling to a Total Component Maintenance (TCM) closed-loop component repair and overhaul support in the mid-term.
Danny Kim, the General Manager of Asiana Airlines said, "Lufthansa Technik is a strategic partner for us who has proven over years that it can guarantee long-term security in the material supply of our fleets. C&L Aviation Group concludes teardown of ATR72 aircraft News In Brief. NAC delivers one new ATR 42-600, MSN 1219 & one new ATR 72-600, MSN 1548 to Silver Airways on lease News In Brief. Duncan Aviation provides nondestructive testing mobile services News In Brief.
20 August 2019: Duncan Aviation will now offer NDT mobile services for aircraft operators. Duncan Aviation's in-house NDT teams provide eddy current, fluorescent penetrant, ultrasonics, and magnetic particle inspections on all makes and model aircraft, including helicopters. Duncan Aviation's capabilities consist of authorised Dassault NDT in the Western Hemisphere. There are only a few facilities that have been trained and authorised to meet the stringent Falcon NDT requirements.
To ensure proficiency, Dassault limits the number of Falcon NDT technicians that are certified. There are 22 Dassault-certified NDT technicians in the Western Hemisphere and five come from Duncan Aviation. Collins Aerospace to support F-35 and CH-47F fleets for Royal Netherlands Air Force Defence. 20 August 2019: Collins Aerospace Systems will be maintaining the F-35 and CH-47F fleets of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) by providing local field service engineers, test capabilities and the first F-35 global pilot readiness centre.
Recently, the company signed a multi-platform letter of intent with the RNLAF to offer support at both Soesterberg and Woensdrecht Air Base, The Netherlands. The letter of intent foresees a first-of-its-kind pilot readiness centre that would provide on-location helmet fitting, flight simulators and altitude chamber training for F-35 pilots. Also, Collins Aerospace aims to offer local field service engineers and test capabilities at the Woensdrecht Air Base to reduce turnaround time on CH-47Fs and maintain the RNLAF fleet's readiness levels. Kenya Airways & Jambojet collaborate with FlightSafety to install simulator for De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft News In Brief. Embraer develops demonstrator aircraft with electric propulsion technology News In Brief. Embraer develops demonstrator aircraft with electric propulsion technology News In Brief.
Metrojet completes Bombardier Global 5000 60-month inspection Third Party Maintenance Aircraft Manufacturers. Andy Williams joins Gama Aviation’s European Ground aircraft maintenance sales team None selected. 16 August 2019: Andy Williams has joined Gama Aviation's European Ground aircraft maintenance sales team. Andy has worked in the aviation industry for over 25 years. He worked for companies like Honeywell, RUAG, Jet Aviation and Cobham. He has deep knowledge about Proline upgrades, FANS1/A, CPDLC, ADS-B Out and connectivity projects. Andy joins a team on a run of recent summer successes after securing major inputs for three Bombardier Challenger 604s and a Bombardier Global.
Mark Durcan, Head of Jets, Europe Ground said, "Andy joins us as we continue to drive the jet aircraft maintenance business forward. Andy Williams, Sales Executive, avionics & connectivity said, "I have known of Gama Aviation for some time particularly through my time at Honeywell. Magnetic MRO supports Finnair’s ATR fleet with broad range of services Third Party Maintenance. 16 August 2019: Finnair has signed a contract with Magnetic MRO for complete paint work, full interior refurbishment and maintenance of all 12 of the airline's ATR 72's operated for Finnair by its partner company Norra. All 12 of the aircraft will get a full interior refurbishment which covers painting of overhead bins, attendant seats, galleys, bin doors, stairs and linings, to achieve a new look for the aircraft interior; complete refurbishment of the lavatories, and installing new seats and carpets.
"Finnair has exceeded all of our hopes as a customer as they have been very focused on the end result being as close to perfection as possible," said Magnetic MRO's Interior Project Manager Prtel-Peeter Kruuv. "Their attention to detail and strict standards for the interior design of their aircraft has lifted our team into new heights and made us work even harder. Magnetic MRO will also perform maintenance checks and painting of Finnair's entire ATR fleet. Bell delivers 200th Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Aircraft Manufacturers. Daniel Greenhill joins FlightSafety Unmanned Systems Training as Director, Sales Executive Focus Magazine. Cessna 172 receives new prime drop-in engine replacement from Continental Aerospace Technologies News In Brief. 16 August 2019: Continental Aerospace Technologies introduces a new STC to install a Prime IO-370-DA3A engine into Cessna R and S series C172s.
The economical, fuel-injected 4-cylinder power-plant is a cost-effective option to change the original engine at TBO for 180 horsepower Cessna 172 R & S models. The Prime IO-370-DA3A delivers 180 HP which includes roller tappets and comes with a recommended TBO of 2,200 hours that extends to 2,400 hours for high utilisation aircraft. The STC contains the engine, a Bendix impulse coupled ignition system to give improved starting and reduced magneto maintenance, a starter, fuel system and associated STC paperwork to complete the installation on Cessna 172s which is presently using a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine. The STC launch list price for factory-new replacement engines is US$ 28,226. "As always, we are committed to bring more value to general aviation. Bell 407GXi recieves IFR certification News In Brief. Sikorsky uses Triumph’s sensor module for fly-by-wire flight demonstration News In Brief. 16 August 2019: Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter has successfully completed its first flight.
FlightSafety offers Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent Course for Gulfstream G550 pilots News In Brief. 16 August, 2019: FlightSafety offers Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent Course for Gulfstream G550 pilots. FlightSafety offers Advanced Rejected Takeoff Go/No-Go Recurrent Course for Gulfstream G550 pilots News In Brief. Dassault’s Falcon 8X and Falcon 2000LXS to be featured at LABACE 2019 Aircraft Manufacturers. ExpressJet Airlines names Larry Snyder as Managing Director of Operations Support Center Airlines.
Dallas Airmotive’s Brazil Turbine Centre completes 10 years Engines Hangars. Pratt & Whitney to open new PT6A & PW200 Engine Overhaul centre in Belo Horizonte News In Brief. Werner Aero Services appoints Temur Muzashvili to expand CIS business News In Brief. ‘MRO Marvels ‘– with Steve Davey Magazine Interviews. Embraer Praetor 500 & Praetor 600 business jets make their debut at LABACE Aircraft Manufacturers. Gulfstream Aerospace increases customer support in Latin America Aircraft Manufacturers. Gina Iacolino promoted as Chief Inspector of Cutter Aviation Executive Focus Magazine. HNTB Atlanta appoints Robert “Perry” Jarrell as Senior Project Manager, Architecture Executive Focus Magazine. MRO Insider launches Virtual DOM News In Brief. ExecuJet expands fleet with three long-range jets Airlines. 13 August 2019: ExecuJet, a subsidiary of Luxaviation group is expanding its managed fleet with the three more long-range jets - a Bombardier Global Express, Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X.
Elbit Systems of America to supply components for the Color HMD System of the CV-22 aircraft Defence. Gulfstream Aerospace delivers first G600 Aircraft Manufacturers. Embraer, Mongolian Hunnu Air sign pool program agreement to support E190 Fleet News In Brief. Virgin Atlantic becomes Lufthansa Technik's 1st customer for Boeing 787 base maintenance Airlines Third Party Maintenance.
Magnetic MRO paints Lithuanian flag livery on airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 Airlines. Pegasus Airlines signs exclusive engine maintenance agreement with SR Technics News In Brief. Semmco recieves 12 month contract from JetBlue Airways News In Brief. RUAG develops new solution for CPDLC over ATN for Embraer Legacy 600/650 in European-Airspace Components.
GAP moves 11th airport in Mexico onto SITA technology Airport Equipment Services. Millennium International Avionics appoints Director of Military Business Development Executive Focus. Gulfstream to display G600 at LABACE Aircraft Manufacturers. uAvionix opens two new facilities in Virginia and Montana Aircraft Manufacturers. Ontic takes over Doppler Product Line from Thales in the UK News In Brief. ANSUL-TYCO fire extinguishers appoints CASP Aerospace as Canadian distributor and approved repair station Third Party Maintenance. US Army invests in Q-53 Radars and capabilities News In Brief. Ideagen unveils new version of Q-Pulse Technology. Rolls-Royce gets EJ200 support contract from UK Ministry of Defence Defence. EgyptAir maintenance and engineering opens LM Station in Dubai Third Party Maintenance.
Lufthansa Technik increases its training efforts substantially Training. Ethiopian receives its 25th Dash 8-400 aircraft Airlines. ExpressJet Airlines appoints Bruce Jones as Vice President of Maintenance Executive Focus Magazine. BOC Aviation to lease 10 new Airbus A320NEO to Air China News In Brief. BOC Aviation, Qatar Airways sign purchase-and-leaseback agreement for three new Airbus A350 None selected. ST Engineering’s aerospace arm wins STC from EASA for aircraft interior and seats business News In Brief. Becker Avionics delivers ADS-B Transponders for Super Puma helicopters of Bundespolizei News In Brief. DAS launches Challenger 300-350 Inlet Acoustic Panel & Structural Overhaul Lifetime Warranty program News In Brief. Interview with Mike Moran, President, First Class Air Repair Interviews. Boeing, Marines, Air Force and Navy celebrate $115 Million V-22 facility Defence. Magnetic MRO strengthens position in Asia as EngineStands24 opens hub in China Third Party Maintenance.
Michelin Air X approved for Embraer E170 regional jet News In Brief. ExpressJet Airlines appoints Captain Scott Hall as VP of Flight Operations Exclusive. MTU Maintenance inks engine contracts with Atlas Air Worldwide subsidiaries Airlines Engines. TransNusa selects Rusada’s ENVISION Airlines Technology. Transwest Helicopters launches new website. CAS wins MOA Validation Certificate from Bailiwick of Guernsey News In Brief. Honda Aircraft Company breaks ground on new wing production facility Third Party Maintenance. HAECO Private Jet Solutions expands service offerings for UAE operators Third Party Maintenance. CASP Aerospace completes TCCA PI with zero findings and zero observations. AAR, AIM, City of Norfolk sign EAGLE Career Pathway partnership Third Party Maintenance Training. AJW Group purchases Multiple CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B, V2500-A5 engines for teardown News In Brief. Arrow Aviation certified as China Part 145 Maintenance Organization Third Party Maintenance.
HOP! extends component support contract with Spairliners for its E-Jet fleet Components Airlines Third Party Maintenance. Diamond Aircraft delivers DA62 Special Mission Aircraft to DEA Aviation in UK. GE Aviation’s GEnx engine celebrates 15 years News In Brief. Boeing becomes sole provider of aftermarket parts for new Tecnam P2012 Traveller News In Brief. Textron Aviation, ATP Flight School expand agreement for 100 Cessna Skyhawk Training. BendixKing offers innovative cockpit upgrades for over 6,000 Cessna aircraft News In Brief. Blackhawk Modifications, Pratt & Whitney sign long term PT6A engine supply deal Engines. MTU Maintenance, JetBlue Airways sign exclusive V2500 contract Airlines Engines Third Party Maintenance. EgyptAir’s new Boeing 787 Dreamliner flies home on sustainable aviation fuel Airlines. Heston MRO launches Component and Material services Components.
Blackhawk Aerospace receives FAA approval for King Air 300 new engine upgrade News In Brief. C&L Aviation Group provides ADS-B solution for Berry Aviation’s EMB-120 aircraft News In Brief. ExecuJet adds second super versatile PC-24 to Africa fleet. BOC Aviation delivers first Airbus A330-900NEO to Lion Air News In Brief.