PacAvi Group is partnering with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd (GAMECO) to address the Chinese and Asian markets for Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions. PacAvi Group CEO Stephan Hollmann commented on the latest addition to its global family of freighter conversion partners: "We view GAMECO as an exciting addition to our global network of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) and engineering partners. We continue to make swift and steady … [Read more...] about PacAvi to target Asia's P2F conversions market
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Precision gets winglet 757MZFW upgrade approval
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received FAA approval for a new maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) increase on both winglet- and non-winglet-equipped Precision Conversions freighters. The most recent upgrade authorisation allows Precision to further increase MZFW as high as 200,000 lbs. (90,718 kg) to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) over the OEM highest certificated MZFW for Rolls-Royce- and Pratt & Whitney-powered 757s. This translates to gross structural payloads of up to 84,000 lbs. (38,101 kg) … [Read more...] about Precision gets winglet 757MZFW upgrade approval
IFL to acquire first Bombardier CRJ200
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that an entity owned by the IFL Group of Waterford, Michigan has signed a firm purchase agreement to acquire the first Bombardier CRJ200 SF (Special Freighter) aircraft. The aircraft will join IFL Group's fleet flying air freight throughout North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean. "We look forward to adding the Bombardier CRJ200 SF aircraft to our fleet," said Michael Church, president, IFL Group. "The CRJ200 aircraft has a … [Read more...] about IFL to acquire first Bombardier CRJ200
Volga-Dnepr signs B737-400 conversion deal
Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services has signed a B737-400 freighter conversion agreement with Russia based Volga-Dnepr Group. The 737-400 arrived at Boeing Shanghai at the end of November for the passenger-to-freighter conversion; a "C-check" - an extensive check of the airplane's systems and components that can require several days to perform; and full painting. The modification is performed under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) held by Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr signs B737-400 conversion deal
Delta TechOps opens new hangar at Narita
Delta TechOps—Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and MRO provider business—opened a line maintenance hangar at its Tokyo-Narita International Airport hub on Monday with Narita airport and Japanese government officials on-hand to mark the occasion. The leased 13,000 square-metre facility will provide enhanced TechOps support for Delta’s Boeing 747-400, 777, 767, 757 and Airbus A330 transoceanic aircraft. More than 100 Delta TechOps professionals work at the NRT … [Read more...] about Delta TechOps opens new hangar at Narita
VDT performs first A-check in Sharjah
Volga-Dnepr Gulf, Volga-Dnepr Technics’ subgroup branch in the Middle East, has successfully performed its first A-check on a B737-400 for the Slovenian airline SolinAir. The work was completed in Volga-Dnepr Gulf’s MRO hangar at Sharjah airport. In addition, the Volga-Dnepr maintenance team carried out additional works, replacing some components and aircraft washing. Volga-Dnepr Gulf obtained its EASA Part 145 approval in October 2014, gaining authorisation to provide line … [Read more...] about VDT performs first A-check in Sharjah
