Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and Chinese MRO service provider AMECO (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corp) have agreed on a new collaboration to add capacity for A330P2F conversions. Under the partnership, AMECO will carry out P2F conversions as a third-party service provider for EFW’s A330P2F programme at its facilities in Chengdu, China, with the induction of a first A330 aircraft scheduled in 2023. “We look forward to cooperating with EFW to support the market demand and to … [Read more...] about AMECO joins EFW for A330P2F conversions
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New commercial chief for HAECO next year
HAECO has appointed Gerald Steinhoff as chief commercial officer effective 1 January 2023. He will succeed Mr Richard Kendall who will be retiring from Swire group, the parent company of HAECO, at the end of the year. Mr Steinhoff has been the Managing Director of HÜBNER Group since 2020. Prior to that, he had extensive experience in the aviation industry covering roles in sales, business development and finance during his 13-year tenure with Lufthansa Technik AG, following 11 years in MTU … [Read more...] about New commercial chief for HAECO next year
Aspire MRO offers new option for B777 conversions
Aspire MRO has officially launched its widebody MRO and passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion services, backed by leading asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC. Founded by experienced executives in the industry, Aspire will operate six (6) bays available for heavy widebody maintenance and B777 P2F conversions at the former American Airlines maintenance facility located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. With a dedicated 840,000 sqft facility, Aspire said it is … [Read more...] about Aspire MRO offers new option for B777 conversions
Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new-generation A350F freighters, following its earlier commitment announced at the Singapore Airshow. This order of the A350F sees the airline expanding its relationship with Airbus, adding to its existing order of A350-1000s, five of which have been delivered. Etihad has also firmed up a long-term agreement for Airbus’ Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its entire A350 fleet, marking the first agreement for an Airbus FHS … [Read more...] about Etihad’s bet on A350 freighter confirmed
ATR appoints new chief
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, along with board members Airbus and Leonardo, has appointed Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as new chief executive officer, effective 17 September. Nathalie, who joined Airbus in 2005, is currently NHIndustries’ president and senior vice president head of the NH90 programme for Airbus Helicopters. Before that, she held various senior positions at Airbus in strategy, programme, technology and finance. Nathalie will replace Stefano Bortoli who spent four years as … [Read more...] about ATR appoints new chief
Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse
Europe's largest all-cargo airline Cargolux has selected the 777-8 freighter as the preferred aircraft to replace its 747-400 fleet, the company announced at the Farnborough International Airshow last week. Boeing, which launched the newest widebody freighter model in January, said it has booked more than 50 orders for the 777-8 freighter model, which it insists offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter. Cargolux is … [Read more...] about Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse
