Intertrade, a Rockwell Collins company that distributes new and recertified engine and airframe parts, has announced the opening of a new distribution center at the Singapore Changi Airport to store and ship inventory. “The investment in a Singapore distribution centre brings significant benefits to our Asia-Pacific customers, namely quicker delivery and reduced shipping costs,” said Shawn Berquist, director of Intertrade. “Time is not a luxury that our customers have … [Read more...] about Intertrade establishes new Singapore spares centre
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B777s to limit exposure to extreme cold
Beoing has issued a far-reaching notice to customers regarding its B777 aircraft fitted with Rolls-Royce Trent 800-series engines as a result of a second engine power loss on a B777 following one that caused a hard landing in London last year. The fuel temperature in more than 200 B777s with should not be allowed to remain at -10 degrees Celsius or colder in flight after two hours, one hour less than previously advised, Boeing Co. told customers in a notice issued 29 January. After two hours, … [Read more...] about B777s to limit exposure to extreme cold
AVIC launches commercial engine company
China moved closer to its stated ambition of manufacturing a large commercial passenger aircraft with Aviation Industries of China's (AVIC), launch of its commercial engine company in Shanghai recently. AVIC President Lin Zuoming said the new venture will produce engines for a domestically produced150-seat commercial aircraft known as the "trunk liner". AVIC holds 40 per cent of the new company with Shanghai Electric Group and Shanghai Guosheng Group each holding 15 per cent. AVIC has put the … [Read more...] about AVIC launches commercial engine company