All MRO news – Page 242
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NewsRossiya: An-148 is costly and needs better support
Initial operations with the new Antonov An-148 regional jet are proving expensive compared with other aircraft, the Russian launch customer has told a technical...
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Pratt & Whitney Canada emphasises commitment to next gen turboprop engine
Pratt & Whitney Canada is emphasising its commitment to providing a powerplant for next generation regional turboprops, after ATR revealed it is in detailed...
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South African Airways firms renegotiated A320 order
South African Airways has firmed its order for five additional Airbus A320s, and confirmed they will be powered by International Aero Engines V2500s.
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Sony seals deal to distribute portable PlayStations to airlines
Sony Computer Entertainment American has officially partnered with IFE Services to distribute the PlayStationPortable (PSP) to airlines. Under terms...
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TAM MRO seeks first 767 and 777 third-party customers
The fast-expanding maintenance unit of Brazilian carrier TAM is seeking to secure its first widebody third-party customer, with Boeing 767 heavy check slots...
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China Airlines picks LHT for A330/340 component support
China Airlines has selected maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik to provide component support for its Airbus A330 and A340 fleet. The long-term agreement,...
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Airbus enlisted LH Technik help to meet A380 delivery
Airbus has disclosed that it sought help from maintenance firm Lufthansa Technik to ensure that it could meet the delivery schedule for Lufthansa's first...
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FAA proposes fine against FedEx
US authorities have proposed issuing a $1.55 million civil penalty against FedEx for allegedly failing to revise its continuous airworthiness maintenance...
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Goodrich signs maintenance agreement with Icelandair
Goodrich Corporation has signed an agreement with Icelandair to provide the Goodrich Aerostructures Prime Solutions nacelle maintenance management programme...
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Cessna’s blue-sky thinking on aircraft power
Cessna has applied for a US patent for a module that attaches to a turbofan engine to provide electrical power to aircraft systems, eliminating the need...
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NewsPICTURES & VIDEO: Lufthansa takes delivery of first A380
Lufthansa has taken delivery of its first Airbus A380 during a ceremony at Airbus' Hamburg facility. The 526-seat aircraft is to be flown to Lufthansa's hub at Frankfurt today, in preparation for training flights.
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Mitsubishi to complete MRJ design by end-August
Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete the design of its MRJ regional jet by the end of August and is working on a plan to develop an after-sales support network.
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INTERIORS: Day 2 in brief
Boeing 777 operators have the opportunity to reduce maintenance costs for their emergency lighting systems
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This Week - briefings
ISRAEL STICKS TO GUNS WITH CODE POSITIVE SECURITY Israel has rejected an appeal by the International Air Transport Association and International...
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NewsIberia to maintain A340 engines for Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific Airways has sealed an extensive maintenance agreement under which engines on its Airbus A340-300 fleet will be serviced by Oneworld partner...
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INTERIORS: Sector sees reasons to be cheerful
Interiors sector sees reasons to be cheerful While the airlines languish in recovery mode following the economic crisis which hit air travel demand...
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NewsNew UK rules double ash concentration safety threshold
New measures to be introduced in the UK tomorrow will enable carriers greater freedom to operate in the vicinity of volcanic
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PICTURE: Saudi Arabian takes delivery of first ordered A330
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330, after ordering the type two years ago.
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Mitsubishi to complete MRJ design by end-August
Mitsubishi Aircraft aims to complete the design of its Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) by the end of August, and is also working on a plan to develop an after-sales...
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GE prepares to roll out smart wrench
GE's Quality Technology Centre is preparing to roll out to maintenance shops and manufacturing plants a "smart" torque system that will ensure technicians...