Aviation Supply Chain Group Report Shows Progress in the Adoption of its 13 Recommended Actions

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A new report from the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition, an organization formed to prevent unapproved parts from entering the industry, “finds that companies are making progress implementing its initial recommendations.” The report comes less than one year after the Coalition shared a list of 13 recommended actions. According to the Coalition, the Implementation Progress Update, released at the International …

ELIN Air Group Gets NCAA AMO Certification, Expands Maintenance Capacity

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has certified Nigerian aviation company, Elin Air with the “Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) Certificates and Operations Specification (OPSPEC).” Elin Air says the certification enables it “to expand its scope of operations, moving beyond maintenance of its own fleet to servicing third-party aircraft.” This certification comes after Elin Air’s “historic achievement earlier in the year, …

ExecuJet South Africa Completes First Gearbox Replacement on Challenger 604

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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation has “completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement on a Bombardier Challenger 604.” According to the Execujet, its “MRO Services’ engine shop, a GE authorized service centre, installed overhauled AGBs and completed the work on-wing, thus reducing the aircraft’s downtime. The engine work was carried out when …

Smart Aircraft Maintenance App Shaves Time, Costs

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A novel aircraft maintenance project management app, eWork, has reduced maintenance completion and turnaround times by a quarter, while providing complete transparency of task status, the personnel and the equipment used in performing them, ADSoftware has announced. eWork is a secure app-based solution developed by ADSoftware and designed to provide complete visibility, detailed monitoring and analysis of the airworthiness, engineering, …

Nigeria Bemoans $2.5 Billion MRO Losses In 2021

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Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has revealed that Nigeria lost $2.5 billion (about N1.25 trillion) in MRO investments in neighboring countries in 2021, stating that such investments would have created more employment opportunities for Nigerians, revenue generation and training of technical personnel for maintenance of aircraft. Capt. Yadudu made this known …

Safran Signs Maintenance Agreement With AJW Group

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Safran and AJW Group have signed a contract to maintain electrical power generators, electrical contractors, and ventilation systems equipment. According to Safran, this contract covers more than 350 Airbus A320 and A330, including AJW Group’s flagship customers’ fleets. This is an exclusive contract for a period of five years and will support around 50 Auxiliary Power Units generators (APUs) and …

Ethiopian Airlines, UTD Aviation Solutions, AFRAA Signs MoU to Re-establish African Aviation Renaissance in MRO Services

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Ethiopian Airlines MRO, UTD Aviation Solutions, and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have signed a tripartite MoU to work together on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services in pursuance of the Brown Condor Initiative (BCI). The signing ceremony took place at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Brown Condor Initiative (BCI) is a joint initiative that was conceptualized …

Dana Air Partners 7 Star Global Hanger on Aircraft Heavy Maintenance

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Dana Air has announced that it will partner with 7 Star Global hanger on its future heavy maintenance checks (C checks) as part of its commitment to continue to invest in the Nigerian economy and the development of Nigeria’s aviation sector. The Deputy CEO of Dana Air, Mr. Sukhjinder Mann who made this known during the first aircraft handover to …

Bahrain International Airshow Signs Industry-Leading Contracts Ahead Of 2022 Event

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Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) said it has signed eleven industry-leading contracts ahead of its 2022 event during its presence at Dubai Airshow 2021. According to BIAS, world-leading aviation and aerospace organisations have confirmed their attendance for BIAS 2022: Airbus, Rolls-Royce, TAWAZUN, Indra Spain, DHL, DFS Aviation Germany, Etihad Engineering, Lockheed Martin, UAE Space Agency, Boeing, Thales, Texel Air, and MENA …