Snecma signed at Zhuhai a new supplier contact with Xi'an Aircraft (XAC) that will expand the Chinese manufacturer's production of engine components. Under the contract XAC will step up deliveries over the next three years of low-pressure turbine discs for the CFM International CFM56 and high-pressure turbine compressor parts for the General Electric GE90.
Source: Flight International
Turkish Airlines has struck a compensation agreement covering engine availability issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans powering its Airbus A320neo-family aircraft.
French investigators have disclosed that a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter crew resorted to aerodynamic manoeuvring and ground effect to land the aircraft after its engines failed to respond to power commands during approach. The aircraft – operated by New Caledonian carrier Aircalin – had been carrying out a visual ...
Airbus has extended a component services contract with HAECO covering most of its commercial aircraft family.
