Business & GAGulfstream to Build New Savannah Service Center Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. plans to build a new service center at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Georgia. The service center is expected to open in the second quarter of 2019 and create…
MilitarySouth Korea Gets First of 40 F-35s The first South Korea-bound F-35 Lightning II was unveiled Wednesday morning at a joint ceremony between manufacturer Lockheed Martin, the Korean Air Force and the U.S. government. South Korea is the ninth…
CommercialAirbus Technical Data Management Solution Coming This Month Airbus is launching a new technical data management tool this month called airnavX. Airbus touts the new tool as a cost saver which will expedite research and information distribution and optimize workflow…
CommercialAir France KLM is Evaluating MRO Potential for Blockchain Air France KLM’s engineering and maintenance division is evaluating the potential for blockchain to become its new digital ledger for managing replacement parts on in-service airplanes. During a recent webinar, the airline’s…
CommercialEmirates Signs Boeing 777 Line Maintenance Provider at Chicago's O’Hare F&E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM) is set to provide full handling line maintenance services at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in support of Emirates, the airline said. "Emirates' selection of FEAM at ORD…
Embedded AvionicsCould Singapore be Thales' Largest Repair Hub? Singapore is well on its way to being the largest repair hub in the world for Thales, the company said. Its repair volume has increased by more than 30%, and it has…
CommercialIs the US Commercial Industry Running Out of Mechanics? Maintenance, repair and overhaul executives are concerned that the number of adequately trained mechanics will dwindle, according to the Oliver Wyman 2017 MRO survey, “When Growth Outpaces Capacity.” His findings said the…