Iberia has ordered an Atec Series 6 automatic test system from Aerospatiale, together with 16 sets of software, for maintenance of its Airbus A340s. The order brings to 58 the total sales figure for the Series 6, and to 295 all Atec systems sold to date. The Series 6 is a universal system, designed to be capable of testing and maintaining the avionics of a wide range of civil and military aircraft.
Source: Flight International
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) expects demand for MRO services to remain strong, although supply chain challenges have extended the time of some aircraft checks.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is considering launching a conversion programme for the Boeing 787 as it weighs up future projects. Speaking to FlightGlobal sister publication Air Cargo News at the Farnborough International Airshow, IAI executive vice president and general manager, aviation group, Shmuel Kuzi explained that the business is always ...
