AJW Group Announces Promotion of Louis Philippe Mallette to President of AJW Technique
AJW Group Announces Promotion of Louis Philippe Mallette to President of AJW Technique
AJW Group announced the promotion of Louis Philippe Mallette to the position of president of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located in Montreal, Canada. Bringing more than 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise in the aviation industry to his new role, Mallette has cultivated a distinguished career, which includes his role as MRO workgroup president of Aéro Montréal supporting Quebec’s aerospace cluster, in their mission to increase cohesion, optimize the competitiveness and driving sustainable…
Barnbrook Sets New Sights on Airshow
A global engineering solutions firm for the aerospace industry is set to showcase innovations at the Farnborough International Airshow. Barnbrook Systems, of Hampshire, UK, will unveil new and upgraded technology and services when it attends the world famous event for the 14th consecutive time in July 2024. They will include its market-leading refueling switch for…
TE Connectivity Enables High-Speed Video Processing in Demanding Environments with NanoRF 75 Ohm coax/optical Hybrid Modules
TE Connectivity (TE) has introduced its NanoRF 75 Ohm coax/optical hybrid modules. This solution is engineered to help meet the high-speed, high-density requirements of next-generation video capture and processing in aerospace, defense and marine applications. The NanoRF 75 Ohm module features a 75-ohm matched impedance in both contact construction and interface, minimizing signal loss during cable…
Boeing, GKN Aerospace Close Deal for St. Louis Site
Boeing recently closed a deal with GKN Aerospace St. Louis and its parent company, Melrose Industries, to continue the manufacturing of critical components that support the U.S. government and its allies. The agreement between Boeing and GKN immediately transitions the St. Louis site’s capabilities and operations in support of the F/A-18 and F-15 programs to…
Sustainability in Machining: What Role Does Tool Holding Play?
Sustainability considerations are currently “trendy”. Machining and the equipment used for it are no exception. Individual elements — such as tool holding — are often considered. However, if you really want to act sustainably, you should not focus too much on such details, otherwise you may miss out on advantages in the overall process. Sustainability…
Kent Secures Feed Contract for UK Sustainable Aviation Fuel Project
Kent announced that it has been awarded the FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract for agroundbreaking initiative spearheaded by Fulcrum BioEnergy. Fulcrum’s NorthPoint project is designedto convert approximately 600,000 tonnes of pre-processed waste into 100 million litres of SustainableAviation Fuel (SAF). Fulcrum BioEnergy, a prominent U. S.-based clean energy company, has chosen Kent for this…
Evolution Measurement Named Exclusive Sales Channel Partner for DMA in The Republic of Ireland
Evolution Measurement announced its appointment as the exclusive channel partner for DMA in The Republic of Ireland. This strategic partnership expands Evolution Measurement’s ability to serve the needs of customers across various industries in The Republic of Ireland. DMA, known for its avionic test solutions, selected Evolution Measurement for its expertise, extensive network, commitment to…
Robinson Helicopter Company Acquires Ascent AeroSystems, Adding Tactical Uncrewed Solutions Portfolio
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition reinforces Robinson’s dedication to scaling innovation, accelerating new rotorcraft developments, and supporting diverse missions worldwide. By leveraging the expertise and resources of both companies, Robinson reinforces its leadership in the future of vertical flight systems and…
AFI KLM E&M Continues Collaboration with Transavia
Following the launch of Transavia France’s A320neo and Transavia Netherlands A321neo operations, AFI KLM E&M announced the extension of their partnership with the signing of two new component support contracts and engine support agreements for the CFM56-7B and LEAP-1A, further solidifying a longstanding relationship. AFI KLM E&M says the newly inked component and engine support…
Hayes to Lead Airbus in North America
Airbus has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas, Inc. effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region’s top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways, has been selected to succeed him. Hayes brings 35…
Jamco Corporation and JAXA Collaboratively Design Metamorphic Lavatory Concept for Passengers with Reduced Mobility
Jamco Corporation has designed its next generation lavatory aimed at solving the long-standing difficulties of passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) as a part of “Jamco Vision 2030”. This project is an ongoing collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Japanese national research and development agency for air and space. PRMs requiring total assistance…
PSA Airlines extends $15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced Aviation Maintenance Technicians who join Ohio maintenance base – Up to $32,500 in bonuses available
PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines and leading regional airline, has announced the extension of a series of bonuses totaling up to $32,500 for experienced aircraft maintenance technicians who join its Dayton maintenance base by May 13, 2024. Bonus opportunities include a $15,000 sign-on bonus for joining as an aircraft maintenance technician…