All MRO articles – Page 221
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BoA adds fifth 737-300, evaluates new aircraft types
Bolivia's state-owned airline Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) has agreed to lease a fifth 737-300 and is seeking to add a sixth 737-300 before switching to a...
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Interview
Working Week: Robert Baskill
The direct graduate entry scheme at the European airframer presented the ideal opportunity for Robert Baskill to launch his career as engineering group leader for the structures analysis team on new-development aircraft
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Airbus opens A350 composite rudder plant in China
Chinese officials have formally opened a facility for manufacturing the rudder and elevator of the Airbus A350 in the city of Harbin.
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NewsSenate FAA bill accounts for bilaterals in foreign station inspections
Local countries could be permitted to conduct maintenance inspections proposed under the Federal Aviation Administration's controversial plans for biannual checks on foreign repair stations.
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Aeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery in March.
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Virgin Blue to build maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport
Virgin Blue will construct a maintenance hangar at Sydney Airport as part of a new engineering base to support its operations at its busiest airport.
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NewsAirAsia to fit A320 fleet with Iridium-supported real-time EFBs
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia intends to fit its Airbus A320 fleet with Class III electronic flight bags (EFBs), which feature an 'always on' configuration...
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NewsTurkish Technic plans Russian expansion
Turkish Technic is working towards securing a solid foothold in Russia as part of a strategy to expand its business beyond Turkey. The company carries...
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NewsAeroflot trains first Superjet pilots and technicians
Aeroflot has begun type rating classes for Sukhoi Superjet 100 flight and maintenance crew in anticipation of the planned first delivery next month. The...
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NewsSaudi to finish 777 cabin upgrades this year
Saudi Arabian Airlines is expecting to complete cabin interior modification work on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet this year. The Jeddah-based carrier...
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NewsBaffled engineers left A320 to fly on after severe landing
Failure by ground engineers to understand data confirming an Airbus A320 had suffered a severe hard landing in the Azores allowed the aircraft to be cleared to continue flying
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BAE shelves 146 freighter conversions as market dries
BAE Systems is not intending to continue with speculative conversions of 146 regional jets into freighters, after poor take-up in the market.
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Qantas's damaged A380 to return to service this year
The Qantas Airbus A380 aircraft damaged last November during an uncontained Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine failure will return to service this year.
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Air Via expands MRO contract with JorAMco
Amman-based maintenance provider Jordan Aircraft Maintenance (JorAMco) has completed two Airbus A320 C-checks for Bulgarian charter carrier Air Via. The...
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Qantas favours commercial settlement with Rolls-Royce
Qantas is prepared to wait for a commercial settlement with Rolls-Royce in regard to the repair and other costs stemming from a November uncontained Trent...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Good week - ITP Industria de Turbo Propulsores Bad week - BAE Systems
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Business briefs
Cobham has completed its $11.5 million purchase of Baltimore-based surveillance technology company Corp Ten International.
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Boeing, US Army near decision on CH-47 future
Boeing and the US Army are nearing a decision about taking the next step with the venerable CH-47 Chinook ...