SR Technics introduces remote table inspection for engines: SR Technics announced that table inspections at its engine shop in Zurich are now also offered remotely. The new service, which relies on a video streaming portal, can be selected for any engine type or shop visit. Remote Table Inspections (RTIs) at SR Technics help to minimise waiting times, significantly reduce travel costs and process time and eliminate bottlenecks. In addition, the flow of engine materials is not affected by an RTI, since items do not need to be blocked as with a physical table inspection. Besides optimizing material flow and streamlining the inspection process, all results are documented and made available to the customer in real time.
Etihad partners with Sitata on COVID-19 map: Etihad Airways has partnered with Sitata, a Canadian travel risk management company, to launch an interactive travel map giving a comprehensive overview of the situation relating to COVID-19 at each destination in the airline’s network. The travel map uses advanced computer algorithms to detect new travel information globally, which is updated on its portal. The system also relies on announcements and updates published on official government websites and reputable media channels. The information is vetted by Sitata’s team of editors and continuously updated as and when new information is made available. This provides Etihad‘s guests with a source of easily accessible information to make more informed travel plans. The map provides important information that can impact travel arrangements including border restrictions, curfew timings, mandatory precautionary measures, quarantine rules, airport and flight operations, and the number of current active COVID-19 cases in each destination. Guests can access the travel map on etihad.com under the destination guidelines section of the website.
Magnetic MRO completes ATR programme for Finnair: Magnetic MRO announced the recent successful completion of ATR program for Finland flag carrier, Finnair. During the course of the programme, 12 aircraft received interior modifications and 11 of them left the company’s hangars in Tallinn with new livery. The contract for complete paint work, full interior refurbishment and maintenance on all 12 of the airline’s ATR 72 fleet operated for Finnair by its partner company Norra was signed in spring 2019 and the first aircraft was delivered from Magnetic MRO’s Tallinn hangars to the customer in 2019. The agreement included painting 11 of the ATR aircraft into the Finnair livery. In addition to the new livery, the aircraft will receive full interior refurbishment. For Magnetic MRO’s Interior team, this project involved producing the largest number of new details for an aircraft that the company has ever manufactured for a single interior project, like new kick strips, stickers, latches and hinges for overhead bins, and other design elements.
Liebherr earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Programme: Liebherr-Aerospace announced it has earned a spot in the Boeing Premier Bidder Programme. The programme recognises and rewards consistently high performing Boeing Commercial Airplanes suppliers and gives them an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing. Liebherr supplies Boeing with major systems and components for various aircraft programs including flight controls, actuation, gears and gearboxes, landing gear systems and electronics, 777X folding wing tip actuation, high-lift actuators (leading edge actuators built to spec, trailing edge actuators built to print) as well as the power drive unit and hydraulic motor for the leading edge actuation system. For the 777 / 777X the company provides the main gear steering system, for the 787 Dreamliner, the nose wheel steering remote electronic unit and for the KC-46 the refueling hose drum drive system. Liebherr joins approximately 100 suppliers that have met and/or sustained the high quality and delivery criteria required for inclusion in the Premier Bidder Programme.
Air New Zealand limits capacity on inbound international services: Air New Zealand has put a hold on new bookings on international services into New Zealand following a request from the New Zealand government. The move is to help ensure the country is able to provide quarantine accommodation for inbound passengers for the required 14-day period. As well as the temporary hold on new bookings for the next three weeks, the airline is also looking at aligning daily arrivals with the capacity available at managed isolation facilities. This may mean some customers will need to be moved to another flight. Outbound Air New Zealand services from New Zealand to international ports are not affected by the New Zealand government restrictions. Domestic services are not impacted.
Textron Aviation Special Missions gets order for two King Air 350C aircraft: Textron Aviation was awarded a contract by Sundt Air for two Beechcraft King Air 350C turboprop aircraft to support air ambulance and medevac missions throughout Greece. The Athens-based aircraft will be owned by the country’s Ministry of Health, with the Hellenic Air Force overseeing maintenance and operation in support of disaster relief, medical rescue, inter-hospital transfer and repatriation to mainland health care services. Medical staff from the National Centres for Emergency Care will administer medical care to patients aboard the aircraft. The ministry’s King Air 350C aircraft is equipped with a cargo door and a Spectrum Aeromed dual stretcher system, which includes redesigned stretchers to accommodate bariatric patients and incubators raised by electrically powered loading devices. Additionally, medical cabinets, on-board oxygen with overhead lighting and equipment mounts, stowaway tables and adjustable seats provide an easy-to-sanitise, comfortable work environment for the medical staff and passengers.
EURAMEC Training & Aviation Services debuts with FlyRight: EURAMEC announced a new Training & Aviation Services division to provide financial services and a training portfolio to further expand its footprint in the aerospace industry. To kick off the new Training & Aviation Services unit, EURAMEC debuts with FlyRight, a hands-on workshop for company staff to determine their strengths, weaknesses and the potential managerial gaps in a business organisation. FlyRight is an extension of an existing EURAMEC programme developed for aviation professionals to determine and improve the skillset of cockpit and cabin crew.
China Airlines adjusts services: China Airlines is preparing for the post-quarantine period by continuing to adhere to the regulations issued by Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center and making “quarantine prevention” its overriding priority. In-flight catering services are now being adjusted to protect health and safety throughout every journey. Starting from 6 July, “One Tray hot meals” will be served on flights of three hours or more departing from or arriving at Taipei. Basic beverage services (such as beer or fruit juice) will also be available on demand when appropriate. “Sandwich box” will continue to be provided for flights of three hours or less. Only bottled water will continue to be provided in all cabin classes on return flights on all China and Hong Kong routes. China Airlines has re-configured existing in-flight meals in accordance with quarantine principles. A policy of “single tray, single main course, no tablecloth and no beverage menu” will be adopted for all cabin classes. All cutlery are single-use disposable products. The “One Tray hot meal” has only one single choice of main course that is usually chicken.
FLYdocs signs lease return deal with Brussels Airlines: Brussels Airlines, the flag carrier and largest airline of Belgium, recently partnered with FLYdocs to support its end-of-lease (EOL) return services for a fleet of five Airbus A319 aircraft. The partnership between the two subsidiaries of the Lufthansa Group will see FLYdocs build and audit digital records for five EOL aircraft in the Brussels Airlines fleet and facilitate their on-time return to their respective lessors.
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