All MRO articles – Page 132
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NewsComac takes delivery of wing-body fairing for C919
Comac has taken delivery of the wing-body fairing section that will be installed on its first C919 flight test aircraft.
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NewsRolls-Royce venture to back UltraFan turbine research
Rolls-Royce is engaging with its joint venture ITP to carry out intermediate-pressure turbine research for its UltraFan high-bypass engine programme.
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Oman Air opts for 787 component support through Boeing
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air has contracted Boeing to provide a range of maintenance services, including component support, for its on-order 787 fleet.
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NewsBoeing clears CDR milestone on 787-10
Boeing has passed the critical design review (CDR) milestone on the 787-10 programme, a key step in the timeline of a development programme.
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ST Aero to build MRO centre in Guangzhou
ST Aerospace will construct a new MRO facility in Guangzhou, which will be operational by end 2016.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Why SR Technics is partnering with AerFin for A340 MRO
SR Technics has established a joint venture with UK asset management firm AerFin to offer comprehensive support packages for Airbus A340-200/300 operators.
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Air Works eyes expansion into MRO software
Indian MRO firm Air Works is placing greater focus on integrating software into its maintenance work following the acquisition of a stake in software specialist Acumen Aviation.
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NewsBoeing 737 could edge A320 on 2015 deliveries
Airbus is facing the possibility of its A320 family being pushed into second place on full-year deliveries, for the first time since the 737 became Boeing’s sole single-aisle competitor.
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ATR prototype starts environmental technology tests
Turboprop manufacturer ATR has commenced test flights with an aircraft fitted with a modified fuselage panel, aimed at examining lighter structures and lower-noise technology.
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NewsPICTURE: CS100 performs minimum-unstick test
Bombardier has disclosed details of the minimum-unstick testing on the initial CSeries variant which it conducted at a regional airport in Kansas.
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NewsRolls-Royce outlines profit impact of A330 sales slump
Rolls-Royce is predicting a greater drop-off in deliveries of engines for the Airbus A330 than previously forecast, contributing to a £300 million ($470 million) impact on its finances next year.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Industry sees path to carbon-neutral aviation
In 1971 – 34 years after the first ground test of Frank Whittle’s prototype jet engine – General Electric’s CF6 commercial turbofan engine entered service with the Douglas DC-10-10, representing a historic breakthrough in fuel efficiency.
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ST Aero, Jet Airways extend CFM56 engine support contract
Singapore Aerospace has signed a 10-year, S$472 million ($351 million) contract extension with India’s Jet Airways for engine maintenance.
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Biman seeks PW150A repair and overhaul service
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a tender seeking MRO services for the repair and overhaul of four Pratt & Whitney PW150A engines on its Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprops.
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SR Technics wins 787 support deal from Etihad
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has contracted SR Technics to provide component maintenance for its on-order Boeing 787 fleet.
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SIAEC renews services agreement with SilkAir
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) has renewed its services agreement with SilkAir.
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Vector expands engine MRO capacity in Canada
Airbus Group maintenance subsidiary Vector Aerospace is adding a fourth engine test cell to its Summerside facility in order to speed up repair turnaround times.
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NewsR-R makes progress on testing 787 engine upgrade
Rolls-Royce is close to completing a round of testing on the latest version of the Trent 1000 engine for the Boeing 787, according to the Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) in the USA.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Boeing contemplates X-plane for future ecoDemonstrator
Five aircraft demonstrator programmes launched by Boeing's commercial division since 2001 all share a defining characteristic: an ordinary aircraft modified or stuffed with brand-new technologies.