Aero Norway achieves CAAC Approval

Norway-based Engine MRO facility Aero Norway AS has been granted approval by the Civil Aviation Administration of China. This follows a detailed audit from the Chinese regulatory authority in September. The engine MRO centre is now multi-release FAA, EASA, TCCA and CAAC certified. CAAC certification allows Aero Norway to carry out maintenance of engines for […]

THAI"™s first A350 XWB ready to start ground and flight tests

The first A350 XWB for Thai Airways International (THAI) has rolled out from cabin furnishing & engine installation at the Airbus Toulouse Final Assembly Line. The aircraft is now ready to proceed to further ground and flight testing. This first A350-900 for THAI is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2016. Bringing new levels of efficiency […]

AJW Engines purchases CFM56-5B/P for teardown in support of expanding engine management programmes

AJW Engines, a division of the integrated aviation support specialists – AJW Group, has purchased another CFM56-5B/P engine for teardown. The engine will be dismantled to support AJW"™s worldwide network of airline and MRO customers. It will provide inventory for piece parts sales, AJW Engine"™ comprehensive Fan Blade Exchange programme and bolster strategically located spare […]

Airbus A320neo receives joint EASA and FAA Type Certification

The world’s best-selling single aisle aircraft, the A320neo, has received joint Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 24th November 2015. The certified aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM engines. The EASA A320neo type Certificate was signed by EASA"™s Certification Director Trevor […]

Volaris compra motores por 2,000 mdd

La aerolínea Volaris firmó una carta de intención para la compra de 95 motores Pratt & Whitney e International Aero Engines, que serán usados para los 44 aviones Airbus que recibirá entre 2015 y 2020. El director de la compañía, Enrique Beltranena, precisó que los motores ayudarán a la empresa a ahorrar 16% al año […]