Spirit AeroSystems has announced an expansion of its aftermarket footprint in Asia through a multi-year partnership with Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation (EGAT) and a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) customer agreement with EVA Air for 777 GE90 nacelles. EGAT, an award-winning aircraft MRO facility based in Taiwan, is highly proficient in airframe component and composite repairs. The agreements position Spirit for…

China Aviation Supplies Co. (CASC) and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen recently signed a long-term Total Component Maintenance contract in Beijing. The contract extends a comprehensive component maintenance and material support concept by more than 40 Airbus A320 aircraft operated by Qingdao Airlines. During the signing ceremony, both parties reviewed previous project collaborations on Boeing 777 and…

Recaro Aircraft Seating’s CL3710 economy class seat is taking flight on Gulf Air’s new A321neoLR aircraft. This is the first of 29 aircraft to be equipped with the CL3710 seat, which are slated for delivery over the next five years. The CL3710 combines lightweight material with ergonomic design, appealing to both airlines and long-haul passengers.…

SR Technics has launched a “Quick Turn Line” (QTL) on September 1, 2020. Besides covering quick turn services (hospital shop repairs and post-lease inspections), the new line also covers engine change and loan tooling. SR Technics says in addition to significant savings and minimal turnaround times, customers will benefit from the full engine shop capability.…

AvAir, an inventory solutions provider for the aviation aftermarket, has purchased the complete surplus inventory of Aerolíneas Argentinas, Argentina’s largest airline and the country’s flag carrier. The inventory consists of 45,000 line items of rotable and consumable material from Aerolíneas Argentinas retired fleets. “The coronavirus pandemic disrupted the airline industry and has given us an…

JPB Système has announced two key product milestones as it celebrates its 25th anniversary year. Having recently surpassed the sale of its quarter-of-a millionth borescope self-locking plug, the company says it is well on track to hit another landmark with production of its half-a-millionth LULYLOK B-nut self-locking device. Uniquely, the borescope plug successfully addresses a…

EASA Part-147 approved training organization, British School of Aviation (BSA), has secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to deliver face to face and online synchronous engineer type rating training for the Boeing 737 Classic, NG and MAX aircraft. Delivered by Boeing trained instructors from its facility at London Luton Airport, as well…

Sherwin-Williams announced the company and its Aerospace Coatings business have earned a spot in the Boeing Premier Bidder Program. The program recognizes and rewards consistently high performing Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) suppliers and gives them an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing. Sherwin-Williams makes exterior coatings that deliver custom solutions for commercial aircraft, including…