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- COMAC Announces New Aircraft Service Company[Oct. 07, 2008]
As part of it's large jet program, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC), set up an aircraft service company on Oct. 7.
- Spirit AeroSystems Opens European Repair Station in Prestwick, Scotland[Sep. 23, 2008]
On Sep. 23, Spirit AeroSystems Inc. formally opened its new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) repair station in Europe. The Spirit facility, based at the Spirit AeroSystems European headquarters in Prestwick, Scotland, will support customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
- ST Aerospace Plans to Expand, Boost Spending in China[Sep. 29, 2008]
Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd., Asia's biggest plane-maintenance company, plans to open a new base in the region and raise investments in China as economic growth boosts air travel.
- Boeing and AeroLogic Partner to Streamline Carrier's Maintenance Operations[Sep. 25, 2008]
On Sep. 25, 2008, Boeing announced at MRO Europe that AeroLogic has adopted the airplane manufacturer's Web-based solutions, Maintenance Performance Toolbox and Airplane Health Management, as foundations for the carrier's 777 Freighter maintenance documentation platform when deliveries begin in 2009.
- Air New Zealand Interior Design Company to Open Dedicated BBJ Centre[Sep. 25, 2008]
Air New Zealand's recently formed standalone aircraft interior design company Altitude Aerospace Interiors (AAI) plans to open a dedicated Boeing Business Jet refurbishment centre in Christchurch in conjunction with the airline's Technical Operations division by the end of the year. The new facility will provide end-to-end refurbishment and completion services for BBJs.
- Ameco Beijing Starts Colored Painting of Air China's Special Liveries[Sep. 24, 2008]
An Air China's Airbus A330, with a beautifully designed fuselage, was put into operation after Ameco Beijing's 12-day extraordinary task of precise painting. Another 10 more aircraft of various types, namely Boeing 777, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A330 and Airbus A321, from Air China will continue to be painted in unique liveries by Ameco Beijing until next February. - Air India Express Selectes Ameco Beijing for Its 9 Boeing 737 Aircraft Overhauls[Sep. 17, 2008]
On August 29, Ameco Beijing signed an overhaul agreement with Air India Express to conduct C-checks on 9 of the airline's Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
- Singapore Airlines Cargo Awards US$349 Million Fleet Management Agreement[Sep. 15, 2008]
Singapore Airlines' cargo unit announced on Sep. 15 that it has signed a 10-year S$500 million (US$349 million) fleet management agreement with Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners.
- Ameco Beijing's Landing Gears Services in A Strong Rising Trend[Sep. 08, 2008]
Ameco Beijing's landing gears workload from January to July of 2008 up 84% from the same period last year, representing a strong increasing trend and it is estimated to keep going on in the second half of this year.
- 80% of Qantas Maintenance Workers Express Safety Concerns[Sep. 10, 2008]
More than 80 per cent of Qantas maintenance workers are worried about safety standards at the airline, a poll has found.