All MRO articles – Page 323
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Chalks’ seaplane rebuild continues as commuter certification is revoked
The first of four Grumman Mallard amphibious aircraft owned by Chalks Ocean Airways could be airborne by the end of the first quarter 2008, after a lengthy...
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US airlines eye spin-offs
American, Delta and United may follow Air Canada's lead in selling off subsidiaries US legacy carriers are focusing on divestitures and spin-offs,...
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Lockheed Martin success clears path for shorter en-route separation
The success of Lockheed Martin's en-route modernisation (ERAM) ...
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Carbon nanotubes enable self-healing surfaces say researchers
A technique enabling composite structures to initiate self-healing repairs to surface cracking has been demonstrated by researchers at the Rensselaer...
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Twin Otter crash inquiry recommends elevator cable checks
French investigators are recommending inspection of elevator cables on de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters after discovering severe fraying on the Air...
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American Airlines drives efficiency with MD-80 tail cone retrofits
A programme launched roughly two years ago by American Airlines to improve the aerodynamics of its Boeing MD-80s is progressing, with 51 aircraft now flying...
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Mitsubishi formally offers new MRJ regional jet to airlines
Having signed up Pratt & Whitney to supply its geared turbofan (GTF), Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to establish a new company to develop, manufacture...
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Euro row compromises security overhaul
Moves to overhaul Europe's bewildering set of rules covering aviation security could come to nothing owing to continued wrangling between European transport...
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Australia's flying doctors prescribe ADS-B
The Western Operations division of Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) expects to have 11 aircraft...
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Ultra effort behind Airbus A380's service entry
With the A380 poised to make its service debut, we ask the key stakeholders - Airbus, Singapore Airlines, Rolls-Royce and Panasonic Avionics - about their preparations for this high-profile inaugural
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Keeping up the Airbus A380 entertainment
When the first Airbus A380 enters service with Singapore Airlines on 25 October, one of the most extensive testing programmes for an in-flight entertainment...
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Rolls-Royce settles into a launch groove for A380
Rolls-Royce has found itself at the forefront for the introductions of three new widebody airliners so far this decade. As well as being the lead supplier...
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China Airlines appoints new engineering head following safety incidents
China Airlines has appointed an experienced ex-Cathay Pacific Airways engineering executive to head its maintenance and engineering department in the wake...