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Waiting Game

By Jerome Greer Chandler

Counter-MANPADS are almost ready as testing continues in the face of industry opposition.

Mechanics Wanted

By Perry Flint

The industry needs to recruit a lot of technicians to meet future growth but it won't be easy.

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By Perry Flint

MRO providers prepare to ride out the coming downturn.

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Irkut calls for MS-21 tenders following design freeze

Wednesday January 7, 2009

Russian aerospace manufacturer NPK Irkut invited bids from both domestic and foreign suppliers to provide engines and major systems for the prospective medium-range MS-21 twinjet. [more]

Wednesday January 7, 2009

Turkish Technic signed a contract with Sky Airlines to provide maintenance services including C and D checks on 737-400s.

Wednesday January 7, 2009

GA Telesis announced the acquisition of a CF6-80C2B1-powered 747-300 from Air India. Aircraft will be disassembled and remarketed.

GKN launches A350 activities at Filton

Tuesday January 6, 2009

GKN Aerospace yesterday said it will assume ownership and operational control of Airbus's former UK-based wing component and assemblies manufacturing plant at Filton. The move follows European regulatory approval and is projected to double GKN's order book for large civil aircraft structures. The Filton site has 1,500 employees and brings GKN's global workforce to 10,000. "This is just the first day in our long-term plan to grow the Filton operation and the capabilities of our team here to create a global center of excellence for wing structures serving our international customer base," GKN CEO Marcus Bryson said.

In September, the aircraft maker agreed to sell the facility to GKN for £136 million ($243.9 million) under a deal that covers A350 XWB work packages for the carbon fiber composite wing fixed trailing edge, which GKN plans to manufacture locally (ATWOnline, Sept. 16, 2008). Airbus sold its Laupheim plant to Diehl and Thales the prior month. Transactions are an extension of the manufacturer's Power8 restructuring initiative to consolidate assets and operations in an effort to cut costs and increase efficiencies.

Wednesday December 24, 2008

Air New Zealand's Australia-based aerospace engineering support services company TAE purchased Australian aviation service provider Tenix Aviation. Acquisition follows the November purchase of Masling Industries. Tenix is based in South Australia and Masling is located in New South Wales. TAE is a leading engineering services provider and Australia's leading military gas turbine MRO operation. ANZ GM-Technical Operations Chris Nassenstein said the two purchases are part of the airline's continued diversification into MRO.

Wednesday December 24, 2008

A J Walter Aviation signed a three-year power-by-the-hour contract with Viking Airlines covering two 737-800s. The carrier plans to acquire two additional -800s next year and by 2011 operate 11 of the type, according to CEO Christian Tadjeran.

MNG Technic reached a five-year MRO deal with airBaltic to provide C checks on 737s. Contract also covers the carrier's technical training requirements.

Tuesday December 23, 2008

Boeing won approval from US FAA for its scheduled maintenance program defining tasks and intervals that operators will use to upkeep the 787 properly. Approval is one of the many requirements needed to certificate the aircraft.

First 787 to roll out for repaint in February, fly in April

Monday December 22, 2008

Boeing 787 watchers will see some "action" at the Everett plant by mid-to-late February, insiders say, with word from the factory floor indicating that the first aircraft, ZA001, will have all fastener issues resolved by the end of this month and will be rolled out for repainting at the end of February. [more]

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