Wencor Group has acquired of PHS/MWA Aviation Services (PHS), a certified FAA/EASA repair station and provider of aircraft repair solutions in cargo and interior systems, hydraulics, and power and controls. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "The acquisition of PHS enhances our Soundair Aviation Services affiliate, expanding both the international market presence and breadth of Wencor Group's repair capabilities. This strengthens our position as a worldwide leader of aftermarket … [Read more...] about Wencor buys PHS/MWA Aviation Services
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ANA firms up A321 order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has firmed up an order it placed in January for seven A321 aircraft. The order, worth US$830 million based on current list prices, includes three A321neos and four current generation A321 aircraft fitted with sharklets. The new deal brings the Japanese carrier total orders for A320 family aircraft to 37, comprising 26 A321neos, four A321s and seven A320neos. … [Read more...] about ANA firms up A321 order
Airbus, SIAEC offer maintenance training
Airbus and SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) have entered into an agreement to provide maintenance and engineering training services for Airbus aircraft in Singapore. Through this collaboration, SIAEC will deploy Airbus standards, dynamic tools and teaching techniques to provide aircraft manufacturer backed maintenance training capabilities to its personnel and to third party personnel in the region. Moreover, SIAEC Training Academy will be equipped with Airbus' latest maintenance … [Read more...] about Airbus, SIAEC offer maintenance training
World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded the 9th World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Shanghai with the announcement of the winners of its inaugural Air Cargo Innovation Awards. In a public vote on three finalists – all from the Netherlands coinicidently according to IATA - by WCS delegates, Floris Kleijn from CHEP Aerospace Solutions, was declared the winner for his CanTrack idea to bring smart technology to the ULD environment, harnessing solar energy and implementing smart … [Read more...] about World Cargo Symposium picks innovation winners
SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
DoKaSch delivers 650 ULDs to EAT
ULD specialist DoKaSch Air Cargo Equipment + Repair has delivered nearly 650 LD3 air cargo containers to European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH, the freighter airline of Deutsche Post DHL. “We are proud to be chosen as one of the preferred suppliers of DHL´s growing air cargo related freight forwarding business“, said Marcus Franke, DoKaSch´s general manager and head of sales. The ULD specialist belongs to the DoKaSch Group, a Montabaur, Germany-headquartered … [Read more...] about DoKaSch delivers 650 ULDs to EAT