Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business AMETEK is expanding business jet operations in what it labelled a “strategic move” to meet growing demand. Business aircraft owners and operators want “comprehensive and reliable support”, AMETEK said, arguing that its “commitment to excellence, coupled with its deep expertise and state-of-the-art facilities”…
Lufthansa Technik has pre-launched its “state-of-the-art VIP” cabin design for the Boeing BBJ 777-9 aircraft The layout “takes full advantage of the vast space available on the BBJ 777-9″and “prioritises versatility and multi-functionality”, the Lufthansa Group business said, claiming to have incorporated “traditional elements of Middle Eastern cultural heritage with…
Pratt & Whitney Canada’s new PW545D engine is to power the Textron business jet Cessna Citation Ascend. “The PW500 turbofan family has established itself as the engine of choice for light to mid-size business jets thanks to its proven safety, reliability and durability, attractive operating economics and comprehensive maintenance plans,”…
Private flyer Flexjet has acquired maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Constant Aviation in what it claimed as “one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the history of our industry.” “Integrating Constant Aviation into Flexjet is part of an overriding strategic vision to differentiate Flexjet among its competitors at…
Zagreb-based business aviation provider Jung Sky has added a certified Part-145 aircraft maintenance to its services. The company said its MRO [maintenance, repair, overhaul) team is based at Zagreb Airport and available to work on Cessna 525, 525A and 525B aircraft. Jung Sky plans to increase the number of line…
North American business aviation company Skyservice is bringing its “full-service operations” to Vancouver International Airport. Skyservice Vancouver is to be the company’s 11th facility and will offer fixed-based operations (FBO), maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), charter, aircraft management, and aircraft sales and acquisition services. Syservice has what it said are…
Pattonair, the global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, has secured a new contract with long term customer Parker Aerospace to supply its Fluid Systems Division. Pattonair will support FSD’s controls, fuel specialty products, hydraulics and engine pneumatics line, based out of Naples, FL, USA. Parker Fluid Systems is…
Delta Private Jets is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The new MRO facility in South Florida joins the flagship MRO, centrally located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which…
