2017-07 MRO Magazine

MRO and Production News
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across the globe. The maintenance division of
MTU Aero engines is a GE-authorized service
provider and services are performed at MTU
Maintenance Berlin-Brandenburg.
Lufthansa Technik to extend base
maintenance capabilities by adding
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Israel Aerospace Industries and Wipro Enterprises sign strategic teaming agreement
Photo: IAI
Israel Aerospace Industries signs
strategic teaming agreement
Israel Aerospace Industries and Wipro Enterprises
have entered into an agreement to collaborate
in the manufacturing of composite
aero structures in India, including establishing
a facility for this purpose. Among others,
the agreement stipulates that IAI will transfer
technology and assist Wipro in building a
plant for manufacturing and assembly of aero
structures for the civilian aerospace sector. The
agreement forms the foundation for broader
future collaboration between the two companies
in India and is expected to support IAI’s
leadership in this arena while supporting the
implementation of future projects. The agreement
cements the close relationship between
IAI and the Indian industry, which started 25
years ago and is naturally developing now into
the aerospace field. To date, the collaboration
found its expression in ongoing support by IAI
to local companies in India. The establishment
of a composite aero structure manufacturing
plant will allow India to act on its decision to
expand its activity in the aerospace market and
offer a range of aerospace structures.
GGB Bearing Technology’s EP 43
passes FAA compliance requirements
GGB Bearing Technology, a global leader in
high-performance bearing solutions, recently
added EP43 self-lubricating engineered plastic
bearings to its growing list of Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA)-approved products.
GGB’s EP43 passed FAA compliance requirements
in a variety of flammability and toxicity
tests for interior aircraft certification, making
it suitable for interior aircraft applications
such as seats, hinges, latches and passenger
bins. GGB’s EP63 passed these compliance
requirements in March 2017.
OGMA provides maintenance services
to Air Astana
Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, S.A. has
been awarded a contract for maintenance
services and periodic inspections for Kazakhstan’s
carrier, Air Astana’s Embraer E-190 aircraft
fleet. One year after its kick-off, OGMA
makes a positive assessment of this business
relationship, with five of the 15 contracted
shop visits already completed. OGMA is also
providing an IFE (Inflight Entertainment System)
modification, which will allow passengers
to watch movies and access flight information
through Wi-Fi. Since March 2016, the
Portuguese company has provided a series of
planned maintenance services and inspections,
the so-called C-Checks, for nine Embraer
E-190 aircraft, which includes airframe,
components, avionics’ systems, and engines.
MTU Maintenance completes 1,000th
CF34 engine shop visit
MTU Maintenance has completed its 1,000th
CF34 engine repair and overhaul shop visit.
The engine belongs to BA CityFlyer, who has
been a customer of MTU Maintenance since
2010. The engine was returned to the airline,
whose headquarters are in Manchester, on
Friday, June 30. MTU Maintenance has been
maintaining engines from the CF34 family
(CF34–3, -8C/E, -10E) for 15 years and has
provided MRO services to over 90 customers
Lufthansa Technik Shannon has announced a
multi-million Euro investment that opens the
doors for the Boeing 787 later this year. The
Shannon-based aircraft maintenance, repair
and overhaul (MRO) provider will modify existing
aircraft hangars to accommodate the
Dreamliner. Lufthansa Technik Shannon will
also be able to offer modifications, cabin
and interior refurbishment, interior repair
and paint, external paint repairs, specialized
inspections, airworthiness directives, compliance
checks and a full range of maintenance
services for Boeing 787, on site in Shannon.
Staff at Lufthansa Technik Shannon are currently
undergoing specialist training for this
particular aircraft type and its state-of-the-art
technology all over the world. “The big focus
for the company is on up-skilling our teams
so that we are not only Dreamliner-ready, but
that we have the most up-to-date resources
and competencies available in the aviation
market place,” CEO Pat Shine said. Within its
global network Lufthansa Technik is already
offering comprehensive technical services for
the 787, such as maintenance, component
support or cabin completions.
Vector Aerospace achieves CAA Part
M approval
Vector Aerospace Corporation, a global independent
provider of aviation maintenance,
repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has reported
that its Fleetlands facility in Gosport,
United Kingdom, has achieved Civil Aviation
Authority (CAA) Part M approval. As such, Vector’s
UK team is now a Continued Airworthiness
Management Organisation, capable of
supporting aircraft operators and owners with
CAMO services. Vector’s Fleetlands facility is an
Airbus Helicopter Maintenance Center for the
AS332 and H225 family, and a Sikorsky Customer
Support Center (CSC) for the S-76. Vector
Fleetlands has extensive aircraft MRO capabilities,
including major structural and composite
repairs, and the facility also offers world-class
completions, modifications and paint services.
Vector’s UK team also provides engine MRO
services, including mobile repair team (MRT)
support, and customers are additionally able to
benefit from the convenience of Vector’s dedicated
component services capabilities.
AviTrader MRO - July 2017