OGMA performs maintenance for Embraer executive jets landing gear OGMA - Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal has just reinforced its competencies in the maintenance of executive aviation by completing the review of the first set of components (shipset) that form…
Trenchard Aviation appoints new chief operating officer Trenchard Aviation Group has announced the appointment of Gary Smith as its new chief operating officer. With over 25 years senior management experience in Airline Engineering and MRO, Smith will…
Work starts on Bombardier business jet centre at Biggin Hill A new business aircraft service centre for Bombardier Aviation has started construction at London Biggin Hill Airport. Structural steel firm REIDsteel and design and build specialist Civils Contracting started work…
GKN obtains FAA certification for Malaysia repair facility The FAA has issued the base certification to GKN Aerospace’s Johor facility in Malaysia for the repair of CFM56 aero-engine parts. The site will focus on servicing engine low pressure…
Aero Norway invests in new high speed grinder Aero Norway has strengthened its engine MRO capabilities with $1.5 million investment in a state-of-the-art high speed grinder. The company is an independent engine MRO provider and trusted partner for…
TAG appointed service facility for Bombardier jets in Hong Kong TAG Aviation Asia has been appointed as an Authorized Service Facility for Bombardier Aviation in Hong Kong. This approval includes the Bombardier Global 5000 GVFD, Global 6000 GVFD, Global 7500,…
Delta Airlines installs two RPI turbine rotor assembly systems RPI UK has installed two integrated rotor measurement and assembly platforms (iMAPs) at Delta Airlines; the Rolls-Royce approved MRO facility. RPI is the world’s leading specialist developer and manufacturer of…
Carter unveils new tool for Inconel 718 bearing removal Oxford-based aerospace bearing and tool expert, Carter Manufacturing has released its new UNASIS Aerospace bearing cutting tool. The new tool is specially coated using physical vapour deposition, a material that…
JPB Système announces new SMART WASHER solution France-based, JPB Système, a leading manufacturer of self-locking devices for the aerospace industry, has announced the proof-of-concept release of SMART WASHER, a disruptive sealing technology designed to improve efficiencies within…
Etihad opens new MRO 3D printing facility with EASA approval Etihad has collaborated with EOS and BigRep to open an MRO additive manufacturing facility with design and production approval from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The laboratory, located at…
Norbar safety critical torque tool offers cordless revolution Norbar Torque Tools has launched its game-changing cordless torque tool, the EvoTorque Battery Tool (EBT), specifically designed to improve performance and data traceability in safety-critical and heavy industrial operations, such…
Far-flung robotic repair In this Q&A session with Ed Hill, Professor Dragos Axinte from the University of Nottingham Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre, discusses the development of robotics to remotely repair jet engines. The…
An easier way to MRO In this Q&A session, JPB Système’s CEO Damien Marc tells Ed Hill about the company’s locknuts that bring substantial maintenance and safety benefits for aero-engines and its development in the…
ATL Turbine Services reports strong demand for repairs ATL Turbine Services, a Dundee based turbine component repair company, has reported another strong set of results for its financial year ending June 2019. Sales grew to £7.2 million, up…
FACC to present new ‘lip seals’ at MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore FACC will be presenting its innovative services and new "Lip Seals" for the first time at the MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore. The polyurethane seals replace the silicone seals of the…
Bii appoints new commercial manager Specialist aircraft component support provider Bii.aero has announced the appointment of James Burley as its new commercial manager. Capitalising on his previous sales experience, Burley will focus on establishing and…
Rotary inspection systems installed at major US MRO facility RPI UK, a world’s leading specialist in rotary measurement, has installed the first of two integrated rotor measurement and assembly platforms (iMAPs) at a major aero engine maintenance, repair and…
A welcome environment for MRO In this Q&A session John Whalley, CEO of Aerospace Wales talks to Ed Hill about the country’s long-established capabilities in MRO services for aerospace. The Aerospace Wales Forum is the…
New cooperation between airplus Maintenance and QCM Design airplus Maintenance has announced a cooperation has been agreed with QCM Design during the Aero Expo 2019 in Friedrichshafen. The cooperation will allow both companies to further expand the engineering…
RPI generates huge interest at MRO Americas 2019 RPI UK, a leading specialist in precision positioning devices for high accuracy rotary and angular inspection systems, says it has generated huge interest after exhibiting at MRO Americas for the…
Making all the connections Honeywell says it is offering a number of operational improvements for airlines using enhanced levels of connected aircraft technologies and services. In a Q&A session, John Peterson, vice-president and general…
GKN Aerospace steps into widebody MRO market with A330 GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Techniek business has successfully completed its first A330 major maintenance project. The aircraft has been delivered to Air Europa, marking another milestone in the company’s history as…
Vectored to high standards The Fleetlands MRO site in Gosport, UK has a long history and a bright future in new hands. Ian Parker reports. For a site which started off in fixed-wing maintenance,…
AMETEK MRO makes leadership appointment AMETEK MRO announces the appointment of Tom Wilson, a highly experienced aerospace industry executive, to the position of divisional vice-president and business manager for maintenance, repair and overhaul – Europe…
