All MRO articles – Page 187
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IATA: Ethiopian targets Brazil with Sao Paulo route
Ethiopian Airlines is aiming to begin Sao Paulo services this year, having identified Brazil as a crucial market, and intends to feed the flights with its...
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NewsA380 wing-cracks to require eight-week repair downtime
Airbus A380 operators face a 30,000 man-hour repair programme to address wing-crack issues that have dogged the airliner which will require an eight-week...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Chinese secondary airports eye international service expansion
China's secondary airport market is a lucrative, if little-known, part of the nation's growing network
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NewsP&W reveals new slip for MS-21 first flight
Pratt & Whitney has revealed a new slip to first flight for the geared turbofan-powered Irkut MS-21, but there is no explanation.
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NewsFAA to advance inspection technology for engine rotables
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is seeking industry input on inspection techniques to better protect against uncontained engine failures. Under...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Is there room for both A330 freighter and conversion?
Early operators are pleased with the mid-sized A330 freighter. But can the market support both a production freighter and a conversion? Peter Conway/London Airbus...
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Jet Aviation restructures Basel operation
Jet Aviation has reorganised its facility in Basel, Switzerland, into two independently managed organisations covering completions and maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO).
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NewsMAEL conducts first C check for UK A330 tanker
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has completed the first C check for the UK's Airbus A330 multi-role tanker transport "Voyager" fleet.
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Emirates rigs up fifth hangar for heavy maintenance
Emirates is equipping a fifth hangar at its maintenance base in Dubai with a fixed docking system for different aircraft types, including the Airbus A380....
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UTAir temporarily shifts MRO to external partners
Russian carrier UTAir has temporarily suspended much of its in-house maintenance operations following an EASA safety audit in the aftermath of the airline's...
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NewsMAEL denies Goldcare conflict with LOT 787 maintenance win
Polish flag carrier LOT has contracted Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) to provide entry-into-service support for its Boeing 787 fleet and develop respective...
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Somon Air signs 5-year maintenance deal with AJW
Tajikistan's Somon Air has selected A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour (PBH) support for its fleet of next-generation Boeing 737s. The...
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NewsTerrain-warning system on crashed Superjet was working: United Aircraft
Analysis of initial audio data from the crashed Sukhoi Superjet 100 in Indonesia shows that the terrain-warning system was active and providing information...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Virgin Atlantic has high hopes for revised Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic boss Steve Ridgway could be excused for feeling bitter or discouraged after failing to convince European competition regulators that International...
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FL Technics becomes Aero Inventory regional partner
Lithuanian maintenance provider FL Technics has become a sales representative for UK parts distributer Aero Inventory in eastern Europe and the Commonwealth...
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NewsEADS and ST Aero finalise A330 conversion agreement
EADS and ST Aerospace have signed an agreement formalising their launch of an Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. Under the agreement,...
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NewsQantas cuts 500 jobs in heavy maintenance restructuring
Qantas Airways hopes to save A$70-100 million ($68-98 million) annually through the restructuring of its heavy aircraft maintenance and engineering operations...
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Air Canada focused on cost reductions
Air Canada continues to explore ways to reduce costs, which jumped 5.2% during the first quarter compared to a year earlier on rising fuel expenses. Michael...
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Etihad confident of fast turnaround at Air Berlin
CEO James Hogan expects investment will pay off quickly as Gulf carrier vows to continue growth and profitability path Etihad Airways is confident...