Greene Tweed has signed a contract with an unnamed engine manufacturer for the supply of thermoplastic components, including brackets and aerodynamic fairings.
Engine issues have proved to be “much deeper and more persistent” than their manufacturers expected, according to Air New Zealand Chief Executive Greg Foran.
Air New Zealand expects no significant improvement over the next 12 months in the engine availability problems that have grounded up to 20% of its jet fleet.
Uganda Airlines reports that its Approved Maintenance Organization successfully completed its first in-house engine change on a Bombardier CRJ900 in Entebbe.
This fall, the ASCIC is expected to provide a progress report on how industry is responding to what the group saw as an urgent need to improve parts tracking.
HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) has broken ground on a new facility in Xiamen, China, aimed at expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul of more engine types.
FAA’s review of a PW4000 failure scenario linked to a 2021 incident reaffirmed its earlier conclusion that the risks fall short of requiring a mandatory fix.
The FAA is seeking public comments on proposed guidance that would define sample sizes for PMA applicants seeking certification for engine and APU parts.
Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet is building up in-house MRO capabilities for De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s, hoping to eventually offer third-party services.
GA Telesis validated a proof-of-concept of its proprietary digital parts tracking and record-keeping system and plans to roll out a basic version in September.
