Cargolux 747-8F First to Fly One Million Hours

Helisota and Cobham Helicopter Academy to work together on helicopter maintenance and pilot Pg4 training

Bombardier signs GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Business as Authorised Service Provider for Q400 Pg7 Component Repair Management AAR wins 15-Year $909 Million landing gear agreement from U.S. Air Force Pg10 April 1st, 2017

Cargolux 747-8F first to fly one utilisation of its fleet. Cargolux’s Main- tenance Division maintains the fleet million hours schedule consistency on a major level argolux, Europe’s leading all-cargo GEnx has well paid off, even if we had with a usual dispatch rate of 97.7percent airline became the first operator to work around some teething prob- for the 747-8F and 97.5 percent for the Cglobally to fly one million hours with lems with the engine that are perfectly 747-400F in 2016. The 747-8 Freighter this new engine type and remains normal for such an innovative design. provides double-digit improvements in GE’s GEnx fleet chief in total operating GE’s support team has been extremely fuel consumption and carbon emissions hours. With the first delivery of the helpful in getting things on track and below ICAO 747-8F, Cargolux also became the launch our 747-8 freighters benefit from the su- limits. customer of the GEnx engine that perior performance of this powerplant.” characterise a massive leap forward in ”The GEnx engine has proven itself to propulsion technology, using the most be an outstanding engine in terms of Onno Pietersma modern materials and design processes technology and performance,” remarked Cargolux EVP Maintenance to lessen weight and boost performance. Tom Levin, general manager for GE’s & Engineering Cargolux has not experienced basic- GEnx engine program. “As the GEnx engine caused an in-flight shutdown of launch customer, Cargolux has led the the engine since its entry into service. fleet and we are proud to celebrate the “One million flight hours on a new en- one million flight hours with them.” gine type is a tremendous achievement, The Cargolux freighters flew record both for GE and Cargolux,” said Onno numbers of block hours last year and as Pietersma, Cargolux EVP Maintenance a chief operator of Boeing’s 747-8F, the & Engineering. “Our confidence in the airline regularly achieves a record-high

IAI assesses 2016 a year of outstanding performance srael Aerospace Industries The transaction mix is evidence of (“IAI”),Israel’s prime aerospace extensive marketing efforts made, IAI’s andI aviation manufacturer, strong position in numerous domestic has come up withits financial and international markets and its abil- statements for 2016. According to ity to manage and develop its business this, 2016 was an outstanding year ventures even in a constantly changing when taking into consideration and challenging business climate which the Company’s long-lasting characterizes its markets of operation. It collaboration with the MOD – this provision, the Company would have represents a vote of trust in IAI ex- both from the point of view of adjusted net income totalling USD 24 pressed by its leading customers around technological successes and in the million. The Company also reports posi- the globe, a trust which we believe will number and scope of long-term. tive cash flows from operating activities remain just as strong in the future.” The Company reports sales totalling of USD 156 million. The Company reports new deals at a USD 3.6 billion and a net loss of USD Joseph Weiss, president and CEO, IAI, scope beyond USD 4 billion. The scope 110 million. The loss primarily occurred said,”The Company’s large scope of en- of new dealsderives from a record from a non-recurring provision in the gagements in the past year is a result of number of worldwide medium-sized amount of USD 162 million for the early the large number of medium-sized con- transactions signed, along withcurrent retirement of more than 800 employees tracts signed during the year rather than long-term agreements with the MOD in the context of the growth agreement of huge deals whose closing involves a resulting ina major increase in order signed in the third quarter of 2016. Save lengthy and time consuming process. backlog. www.mrobusinesstoday.com April 01, 2017 1 RCA17_TradeVisitorAd_MROBusinessToday_210x297mm.pdf 1 21/11/2016 11:02:05 AM

Kaman increases stake in India JV with Kineco aman Aerospace Group, Inc., a porting the operation. Having built a subsidiary of Kaman Corporation, strong foundation and a list of satisfied Kand Kineco Limited announced that customers, the JV plans to undertake its Kaman has increased its stake in the first major expansion over the next 12 to parties’ Indian manufacturing joint 18 months, an investment plan that has venture Kineco Kaman Composites received the approval of the Goa Invest- India Pvt. Ltd. (JV) from 26 percent to 49 ment Promotion Board. This investment percent. The Goa-based JV manufactures reiterates our commitment to put Goa advanced composite structures for on the Indian and Global Aerospace and aerospace, imaging/medical, and other solution. The JV helps us offer customers defense ecosystem as a result of our industries for customers including BAE a ‘One Stop’ full complement of seam- innovation and technology. We believe Systems, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, less services including design, tooling, that strong governance and human capi- and Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. testing, certification, and low rate initial tal have been the pillars of our achieve- The announcement was jointly made production through steady state high ments, and we will continue to invest in in Goa, India by Neal J. Keating, chair- velocity production. We are proud of these resources to build on our success.” man, president and chief executive of- the significant progress that the JV The joint venture provides employment ficer of Kaman Corporation and Shekhar has achieved in a relatively short time for more than 150 people at its compos- Sardessai, executive vice chairman and period, and along with our outstanding ites manufacturing facility in Goa. The managing director and promoter of partner, Kineco, strongly support the operation produces complex composite Kineco. future business plan for the JV.” structures utilising the newest carbon “Our increased ownership stake Sardessai remarked, “Kineco is glad to material and autoclave curing skill. The reflects our commitment to this JV and have a strong and supportive partner in business has brought together Kaman’s confidence in the potential of the rapidly Kaman and we thank them for reposing proven manufacturing knowledge and growing Indian Aerospace Industry,” their faith in the JV. The very success decades of aerospace composites fabrica- said Keating. “We entered the JV to of this collaboration over the past few tion understanding with Kineco’s knowl- support our strategy to provide our years indicates how closely Kineco and edge of local markets and advanced customers with a complete aerosystem Kaman have worked together in sup- composites manufacturing potential.

Duncan Aviation’s main Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey and Zimex facilities performing global Aviation expand partnership pre-purchase evaluations imex Aviation Ltd, a uncan Aviation, an aircraft service provider Swiss airline based is currently undertaking pre-purchase inZ Glattbrugg at Zürich evaluationD on at least one Bombardier Global Airport and Lufthansa aircraft in three of its full-service Maintenance, Technik AERO Alzey, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. a subsidiary of the Mike Minchow, vice president of Service Sales Lufthansa Technik Group for Duncan Aviation, says, “We have extensive have signed an exclusive experience on Global aircraft at all three of five-year deal for the deadlines and reliability,” says our maintenance facilities, and more than 200 maintenance of eight PW124B Hugo Kopp, CEO of Zimex experts enterprise-wide who support the Global engines from the Canadian Aviation. airframe. We’re excited that we have three Global manufacturer, Pratt & Whitney. “We are delighted to have pre-purchase evaluations, one at each facility, in The engines are installed in this opportunity to take on the process at the same time.” ATR 72 aircraft. PW124B engine maintenance Duncan Aviation locations in Battle Creek, Michi- “On the basis of Lufthansa for Zimex,” comments Martin gan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah; have Technik AERO Alzey’s many Hach, COO of Lufthansa seen more than 100 pre-purchase evaluations for years of experience in the Technik AERO Alzey. “We aircraft transactions over the last two years. maintenance of PW124B know that reliability is a “In addition to our pre-purchase expertise, we engines and the compilation fundamental key factor for are becoming known to Global operators for our of individual customer airlines. It is therefore a aggressive downtimes and true one-stop capabili- solutions for planned and matter of course for us that we ties that include paint, interior refurbishment and unplanned events, we can offer guarantee Zimex the highest a wide variety of avionics, connectivity and enter- our customers the highest possible availability of their tainment upgrades,” Minchow continues. standards of adherence to aircraft engines.”

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www.mrobusinesstoday.com April 01, 2017 3 Delta Air Lines and Korean Air to expand partnership look forward to providing customers of both carriers with industry-leading service between the U.S. and Asia.” “This Joint Venture will benefit our customers by providing more convenient connection schedules and widen their opportunities in earning mileages,” said Korean Air’s chairman and CEO, Yang Ho Cho. “With this agreement, we will reinforce Incheon airport’s position as elta Air Lines and Korean Air have airlines sharing the costs and revenues a major international hub in North East decided to expand and deepen their on flights and coordinating schedules Asia and support the growth of Korea’s partnershipD with an expanded trans- for flawless, suitable connections, a joint aviation industry.” Pacific network that will enhance travel network, serving more than 290 destina- Delta and Korean Air will work jointly choices and boost competition between tions in the Americas and more than to put into operation all aspects of the the U.S. and Asia. 80 in Asia, providing customers of both co-operation including expanded code- The airlines signed a memorandum airlines with better travel choices than sharing, regular flyer programmes and of understanding to put into action a ever before, and improved frequent flyer joint development in the trans-Pacific joint venture arrangement, which will profits, providing customers of both market, with co-location at key hubs. offer customers access to the most broad airlines the ability to earn and redeem Delta will be introducing a new non- route network, industry-leading airline miles on Delta’s Sky Miles and Korean stop service between Atlanta and Seoul products, world-class airport facilities Air’s SKYPASS programmes. in June 2017, providing customers in the and a flawless customer experience. “This agreement deepens our long- U.S. with greater access to destinations Highlights of the agreement, subject to standing partnership with Korean Air across Asia. Simultaneously Korean Air regulatory approvals, include the objec- and will provide the global access and will introduce a third roundtrip between tive to generate a fully integrated trans- seamless service our customers de- Los Angeles and Seoul and a second Pacific joint venture deal, with both mand,” said Delta CEO Ed Bastian. “We flight between San Francisco and Seoul.

Commsoft’ OASES chosen by Nordic Aviation Maintenance BOC Aviation acquires two Organisation (NAMO) for its CAMO and MRO operations Boeing 747-8 Freighter Aircraft ommsoft, a global leader in NAMO headquartered in Finland OC Aviation Limited, a leading global aircraft aviation engineering and is an EASA Part 145 and Part M sub- operating leasing company is pleased to an- Cmaintenance software, announced part G certified maintenance or- nounceB the purchase of two Boeing 747-8 freighter that its OASES have been selected ganisation. The company performs aircraft. Both aircraft are committed for long- by Nordic Aviation Maintenance line/base maintenance for Airbus term leases to AirBridgeCargo Airlines, one of the Organisation (NAMO) to support A318, A319, A320, A321 and A330 world’s top international cargo airlines. its CAMO and MRO operations. This aircraft as well as Boeing 747 and “We are pleased to add a strong new partner, will initially be with NAMO OY in 757 models. Other services are also AirBridgeCargo Airlines, to our customer base as it Finland, followed by the possible provided, such as 24-hour engineer- expands its services within the cargo sector,” said implementation in Sharjah, UAE. ing and AOG operations. NAMO Steven Townend, chief commercial officer (Europe, OASES offer an industry-leading has Line Station and General Americas and Africa), BOC Aviation. “The Boeing technical classiness whilst being Cooperation Agreement with VDG 747-8F is a technologically advanced aircraft and spontaneously user-friendly. The Hangar in Sharjah, UAE to provide is one of the most capable long-haul freighter system is structured in a modular Base Maintenance activities. aircraft. This transaction further diversifies our format to allow for scalability and Nick Godwin, Commsoft’s manag- portfolio as we continue to grow our fleet through NAMO will be implementing the ing director, commented, “We’re accretive investment.” Core, Airworthiness, Planning, Pro- very pleased to be working with “We appreciate BOC Aviation’s trust and support duction, Materials and Warranty NAMO and initial implementation in the development of our Boeing 747-8F fleet. We modules, all of which NAMO will meetings will start very soon with strongly believe in the capabilities of this state- be accessing through Commsoft’s the team, with the first aircraft to of-the-art aircraft and the benefits that it brings private cloud hosting service there- come under OASES support being a to people all over the world. We are glad that the by avoiding the need to install any Boeing 747-400F. NAMO’s decision number of companies and people who recognize additional hardware. The company represents a further extension of the advantages of this aircraft and are interested is also likely to add the Commercial the truly global nature of the OASES in purchasing it is growing,” added Sergey Lazarev, module later. family.” general director of AirBridgeCargo Airlines

4 April 01, 2017 www.mrobusinesstoday.com Helisota and Cobham Helicopter Academy to work support provider, we aim at constantly together on helicopter maintenance and pilot training expanding our products in order to ensure that helicopter private and gov- ernmental operators can get all required companies will collabo- service at one place. With this in mind, rate on developing and we are delighted to start the cooperation providing joint training with Cobham and its training team. We programmes for helicop- also hope that it will open new opportu- ter maintenance person- nities for both our companies in further nel and other specialists. expanding the client lists,” stated Ana- Based on the agreement, tolijLegenzov, CEO of Helisota. Helisota’s customers Duncan Milne, vice president of Cob- will receive access to a ham Helicopter Services, said the agree- broad range of initial and ment demonstrated the Academy’s col- type training, as well as laborative approach to providing the best specialised courses that solutions for its customers and reflected are provided by Helicop- the confidence of industry partners in ter Academy. Cobham Cobham’s helicopter training capabilities. elisota, a global provider of inte- Helicopter Academy will be able to “Having only launched the Cobham grated MRO and training services offer its students new courses provided Helicopter Academy at HeliExpo 2017, Hfor rotorcraft aviation, has signed a by Helisota, covering theoretical and this is an exciting and encouraging cooperation agreement with Cobham practical training on Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171 development which offers our custom- Helicopter Academy, a helicopter train- helicopters. ers a competitive training and support ing company based in UK. The two “Being a one-stop-shop helicopter package,” Milne said.

Cebu Pacific Air choose AFI KLM E&M to support its A320 fleet ebu Pacific Air, the Philippines’ leading carrier has chosen Air France CIndustries KLM Engineering & Mainte- nance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide component support for its Airbus A320 fleet. The selection of AFI KLM E&M came following a call for tenders by CEB in September 2016 for the carrier’s expanding fleet of Airbus passenger jets. The long term agreement covers a fleet of over 40 Airbus A320s, and encompasses full component support and solutions, including repairs and local pool access to make the most of aircraft availability, for both its A320ceos and its future A320neos. CEB currently has a fleet of 59 aircraft: four Airbus A319, 36 Airbus A320ceo, seven Airbus A330, eight ATR 72-500, and four ATR 72-600 aircraft. “This is our first agreement with Cebu Airbus A330, and 32 Airbus A321neo, the Fabrice Defrance, senior vice president Pacific and also our first component new aircraft will bring the CEB fleet to Commercial AFI KLM E&M. support contract in the strategic 85 by 2021. CEB has one of the youngest AFI KLM E&M at present has a strong Philippines market,” said Gery Mortreux, and most modern aircraft fleets in the presence in the South East Asia aircraft executive vice president of Air France world with an average age of 4.94 years. maintenance market. In 2017, AFI KLM Industries. “We are extremely proud to number E&M will see a rise in the number of CEB expects delivery of 45 brand-new Cebu Pacific Air among our clients, and A320 support agreements, especially in aircraft between 2017 and 2021 as part of support the development of one of Asia. The Group is asserting its skill on its fleet renewal programme. Comprised the most successful Low Cost Carriers this aircraft, especially in the A320ceo of 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft, one brand-new in this fast growing market,” added and A320neo arena. www.mrobusinesstoday.com April 01, 2017 5 Bombardier C Series Aircraft completes non-stop flight from London City Airport to John F. Kennedy Airport, New York

ombardier Commercial Aircraft is Aircraft Program, Bombardier Commer- aircraft and Global 5000 and Global pleased to announce the non-stop cial Aircraft. “The aircraft is meeting all 6000 business jets. successfulB flight of a C Series aircraft performance expectations and clearly The CS100 aircraft is the most efficient with a representative payload flew from demonstrates that it is the best perform- and economical commercial aircraft London City Airport to John F. Kennedy ing and most efficient aircraft in the allowing airlines to viably offer direct Airport, New York City. The direct 100- to 150-seat class.” intercontinental flights from London intercontinental flight followed a series “It has been a pleasure to welcome the City Airport to both North America as of successful flights to display the CS100 Bombardier CS100 aircraft and its team well as the Middle-East on top of open- aircraft’s outstanding capabilities for to London City Airport for the first time, ing several new route opportunities operations to and from LCY, including as part of their testing and evaluation within Europe, Russia and Northern sudden approach landing and short process. Following the landmark C Series Africa, which were not possible with runway performance. non-stop flight to JFK, we look forward to old-generation aircraft. “The C Series aircraft program achieved the completion of its regulatory certifica- SWISS is probably the first airline to another significant milestone with the tion, followed by entry into commercial offer service with the C Series to and completion of the demonstration tests at passenger operation with SWISS,” added from London City Airport later this year. LCY. The C Series is the only commercial Declan Collier, CEO of London City Airport. The C Series aircraft is the ultimate aircraft that was specifically designed The certifications from Transport commercial aircraft in its class for for operations at LCY and we are very Canada and EASA for steep approach urban operations and noise-sensitive proud of its performance. The aircraft operations with the CS100 aircraft are airports. Besides, it has a much lower smoothly performed all eight take-offs expected in the second quarter of 2017. noise footprint compared to other com- and landings during a two-day period, Bombardier has wide experience operat- mercial jets, and provides a better qual- as planned. This confirms the C Series ing at LCY Airport with various aircraft ity environment for people residing in aircraft’s unparalleled capabilities,” types, including the Q400 turboprop London as it is the quietest commercial said Rob Dewar, vice president, C Series aircraft, as well as the Challenger 650 aircraft in production.

EPI signs support contract with the Malaysian government for TP400 engines powering Malaysia’s A400M military aircraft uroprop International GmbH (EPI) has signed an In-Service Support (ISS) contractE for the TP400 turboprop engines powering the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s A400M military transport aircraft with the Malaysian government, at the 2017 Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA). The contract was signed by Christophe Bruneau, president of EPI, and Dato’ Abdul Rahim Mohamad Radzi, secretary general at the Malaysian Ministry of Defense. A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on March 21 by EPI and Global Turbine Asia (GTA), a Malaysian joint venture with Safran that provides MRO services for helicopter and airplane Based on the contract, EPI and GTA a successful partnership with GTA, engines. will provide local support services. which enables us to provide local sup- EPI and GTA provide support services GTA’s Subang facility already deploys a port for the TP400 engine fleet,” said for the TP400 engines’ fleet powering Customer Support Representative (CSR), Christophe Bruneau, president of EPI. the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s four Field Support Representatives (FSR) EPI will support GTA to attain Ap- A400M airlifters. The first phase of the and Logistics Support Representatives proved Maintenance Organization (AMO) contract runs until the end of October (LSR) to make certain that the Royal certification from EPI, as well as certifica- 2017, leading to the second phase, when Malaysian Air Force continues to receive tions from the European Aviation Safety GTA will become the prime contractor timely support for their engines. Agency (EASA-Part145) and the Malay- for these support services. “We are delighted to continue to build sian airworthiness authority DGTA.

6 April 01, 2017 www.mrobusinesstoday.com Bombardier signs GKN Aerospace’s Fokker Business as Authorised Service Provider for Q400 Component Repair Management

ombardier Commercial Aircraft is pleased to announce Programme, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “With the flex- that it has appointed Fokker Services BV as its ibility to utilize its own in-house repair shop capability, or AuthorisedB Service Provider (ASP) covering component repair arrange for support through Bombardier’s third-party repair management for the Q400 aircraft thus strengthening its agency network, GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business is well Bombardier Smart Parts programme. Fokker Services BV positioned to help enhance the existing support and services is a GKN Aerospace business and a subsidiary of Fokker for the Q400 aircraft.” Technologies. “We are pleased to extend our relationship with Bombardier Based on the 10-year contract, GKN Aerospace’s Fokker busi- to provide component repair management to Q400 aircraft ness will support Bombardier’s industry-leading Smart Parts operators,” said Erik Geertsema, vice president Business and programme through its wide in-house capabilities, as well Strategy Development at GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business. as a strong third-party repair agency network. Smart Parts “As the top service provider in the industry, this expanded programme provide component management solutions in alliance with Bombardier reaffirms Fokker’s commitment support of the Q400 aircraft fleet. Approximately 150 aircraft to facilitate the competitive and efficient operation of Q400 are enrolled by Q400 and C Series aircraft customers are sup- aircraft and to enhance the strong reputation of the Q Series ported by this programme. turboprop fleet.” “Our Q400 aircraft operators can rely on Bombardier’s The Q400 aircraft is the latest development in the Q Series continued management of our Q400 aircraft Smart Parts family of aircraft. It provides matchless performance, opera- program, but will now also benefit from Fokker’s expertise, tional flexibility and traveller comfort. Apart from the stan- infrastructure and systems under the ASP agreement for com- dard single-class configuration, Q400 aircraft are available ponent repair management,” said Todd Young, vice president with an optional dual-class interior for improved passenger and general manager, Customer Services and Q400 Aircraft comfort.

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MROAmer_2017_BusinessToday_APR_HP.indd 1 3/22/17 2:18 PM www.mrobusinesstoday.com April 01, 2017 7 Binter joins Bombardier’s CRJ1000 family to Air Nostrum on March 30, 2017 at Bombardier’s facility in Mirabel, Canada where the CRJ Series regional aircraft are manufactured. “Air Nostrum is pleased to provide Bint- er with the operation of the CRJ1000, which is the best100-seater jet in the market. Air Nostrum is the most experienced operator of this aircraft type and the airline with the largest number of CRJ1000 orders in the world,” said Carlos Bertomeu, chief executive officer and president, Air Nostrum. “We are very pleased to welcome Binter as the latest CRJ1000 carrier. We congratulate both Binter and Air Nostrum for finalizing another successful agreement that will see the CRJ1000 ombardier Commercial Aircraft ment represents an important step in aircraft expands Binter’s network, con- welcomes Binter, an airline based our growth journey” said Pedro Agustín necting more passengers to key cities Bin Telde, Gran Canaria, Spain to the del Castillo, president and CEO, Binter. within the beautiful Canary Islands CRJ1000 operator family. The Spain- “We are pleased with the performance region,” said Fred Cromer, president, based operator will expand its presence of the in-service CRJ900 aircraft and we Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. “We with the latest CRJ1000 aircraft under are confident that the CRJ1000 regional are delighted that the CRJ1000 aircraft a leasing contract with Air Nostrum of aircraft will also be a key asset in help- — with its outstanding economics — Valencia, Spain totalling Air Nostrum’s ing Binter offer a high level of service continue to play a significant role in fleet of CRJ Series regional jets to 36. between the Canary Islands and Cabo positioning Air Nostrum’s ongoing “We are thrilled to strengthen our fleet Verde, Western Africa and the Iberian growth strategy, and we thank our with a Bombardier CRJ1000 aircraft Peninsula.” longtime customer for their confidence leased from Air Nostrum. This agree- The CRJ1000 aircraft was delivered and partnership.”

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft exhibit best-in-class C Series and CRJ cabins at the Aircraft Interiors Expo ombardier Commercial Aircraft carry-on bags and offers several new is exhibiting its best-in-class C options to enable airlines to customize BSeries cabin and the newly redesigned their configurations.” CRJ cabin at the Aircraft Interiors Representatives from SWISS and Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany airBaltic, along with Bombardier Com- from April 4 to 6, 2017. mercial Aircraft’s Patrick Baudis, will “We are pleased to be participating in reveal C Series passenger experience the Aircraft Interiors Expo for the first feedback collected after 8 months in time in our history and we are proud service, on Monday April 3rd during to be unveiling our C Series cabin the Passenger Experience Conference. mock up at AIX – the only brand new Visitors in AIX will be able to experi- cross-section cabin to be displayed at cabin. Their crew find it most conve- ence first-hand Bombardier’s new C the show,” said Patrick Baudis, Vice nient and their passengers are im- Series cabin mock-up which displays President of Marketing for Bombar- pressed with the amount of space and the innovative comfort experience dier Commercial Aircraft. “We are light they get when flying on board a this cabin design is currently offer- equally proud to present the newly re- C Series aircraft,” added Ross Mitchell, ing. Expo-goers will also be able get designed interior for the CRJ regional Vice President, Commercial Opera- a sneak-peak at the new CRJ regional aircraft. We are pushing the market tions, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft. aircraft cabin which has a new mod- towards new cabin comfort stan- “The feeling of space we created with ern design through virtual reality de- dards with the C Series and the new the C Series cabin design gives pas- vices. The cabin design will also have CRJ cabins that were both designed sengers the impression they are flying retrofit capabilities for airlines that around the passenger,” he added. on a widebody aircraft. The contempo- want to upgrade their earlier cabin to “Our customers love the C Series rary CRJ cabin provides more space for the new one.

8 April 01, 2017 www.mrobusinesstoday.com Praxair Surface Technologies signs long-term agreement with Rolls-Royce for abrasive coatings According to the we develop with our customers that agreement, Rolls- support their business growth in the Royce’s facility in U.S. and around the world. It also further Crosspointe, Virginia, builds on PST’s long and successful which produces history of serving the aerospace engine components industry.” for the Trent engine, “We are very pleased to collaborate will receive the PST with Praxair Surface Technologies, a key coatings for ten years. supply chain partner, to expand our in- The coatings will be state relationships and contribute to the applied to rotating overall growth of the aerospace sector,” components in the said Jeff McInerney, Rolls-Royce vice Trent engine family, president of supply chain, Americas. which powers “It is a great testament to the wide-body aircraft. sophistication of Indiana’s aerospace raxair Surface Technologies, a According to Praxair supply chain when a global engine leader in the ever-expanding Surface Technologies, the coatings help manufacturer like Rolls-Royce chooses Pworld of wear-and-corrosion-resistant thwart frictional heating, boost fuel to invest in a technology developed coatings has won a long-term efficiency and lengthen component life. locally,” said Ryan Metzing, director agreement from Rolls-Royce to apply its “We are proud to extend our of the Conexus Indiana Aerospace & Tribomet abrasive coatings to rotating relationship with Rolls-Royce, a leading Defense Council. “With both of these components of the Trent jet engine aerospace producer,” said Freddie companies serving on our statewide family. The project, which will begin in Sarhan, vice president for the Americas council, we look forward to learning mid-2017, will be serviced from PST’s at Praxair Surface Technologies. “This from this partnership and creating more coating operations in Indianapolis and is just the latest example of the type of these opportunities throughout our Weston-super-Mare, England. of long-term business relationships supply chain.”

Duncan Aviation’s main facilities performing global pre- purchase evaluations says, “We have extensive experience on Global aircraft at all three of our maintenance facilities, and more than 200 experts enterprise-wide who support the Global airframe. We’re excited that we have three Global pre-purchase evaluations, one at each facility, in process at the same time.” Duncan Aviation locations in Battle Creek, Michigan; Lincoln, Nebraska; and Provo, Utah; have seen more than 100 pre-purchase evaluations for aircraft transactions over the last two years. “In addition to our pre-purchase expertise, we are becoming known to Global operators for our aggressive downtimes and true one-stop capabilities that include paint, uncan Aviation, an aircraft service its full-service Maintenance, Repair and interior refurbishment and a wide provider is currently undertaking Overhaul (MRO) facilities. variety of avionics, connectivity and pre-purchaseD evaluation on at least one Mike Minchow, vice president of entertainment upgrades,” Minchow Bombardier Global aircraft in three of Service Sales for Duncan Aviation, continues. www.mrobusinesstoday.com April 01, 2017 9 Bombardier and CityJet confirm order for AAR wins 15-Year $909 four more CRJ900 aircraft Million landing gear Sales, Europe, Russia & Commonwealth agreement from U.S. Air of Independent States, Bombardier Com- Force mercial Aircraft. “The CRJ900 aircraft is AR, an Illinois-based global after- ideally suited to growing markets across market solutions company has Europe and is creating excellent value Abeen awarded a $909,394,297 fixed-price for a wide variety of operators with its agreement from the U.S. Air Force for superior performance, economics and the Landing Gear Performance-Based ombardier Commercial Aircraft enhanced cabin amenities.” Logistics One programme. The work is announced that CityJet, headquar- “The CRJ900 is proving to be an ex- expected to be completed by 2032. teredB in Swords, Dublin has confirmed tremely reliable and popular aircraft in “This award is affirmation of AAR’s the purchase of four CRJ900 aircraft our Nordic operations on behalf of SAS expertise and leadership position that were part of a purchase contract Scandinavian Airlines. The confirmation forged over 30 years in managing the announced on February 1, 2017. That con- of these orders – bringing us to 22 new repair, maintenance and logistics of tract included a firm order for six CRJ900 CRJ900 aircraft in our fleet – further landing gear,” said John Holmes, chief aircraft and options for four more. Upon demonstrates CityJet’s belief in this operating officer, Aviation Services. delivery, the aircraft will operate under aircraft as a key part of our wet lease “We are very honored to support the wet lease in the SAS network. growth strategy,” said Pat Byrne, execu- U.S. Air Force fleet and the critical Based on the list price of the CRJ900 tive chairman, CityJet. missions they perform. We will work aircraft, the order is valued at about US Since early 2016, CityJet has taken tirelessly every day to make them $467 million, now that all options have delivery of 12 new CRJ900 aircraft, all proud of their selection.” been exercised. of which it operates for SAS. In January AAR will offer total supply chain “CityJet has become one of our largest 2017, CityJet purchased Cimber A/S, a re- management including purchasing, European CRJ900 aircraft advocates in a gional airline in Denmark and a former remanufacturing, distribution and in- short period of time and we are delight- wholly owned subsidiary of SAS, which ventory control to support all Air Force ed that the airline continues to put its operates a fleet of 11 CRJ900 aircraft, depot and field-level, foreign military confidence in Bombardier and its prod- most of which will be replaced by the sales, other services, and contractor ucts,” said Ryan DeBrusk, vice president, new order. requisitions received for all C-130, KC- 135 and E-3 landing gear parts. “AAR is a strong fit to serve as prime Installment of FANS in oldest Challenger 604 by on this contract because we can utilize our broad range of services and Jet Aviation in St. Louis facilities across the country to not he PC-12 NG, world’s best-selling of Europe, plus lower operating and only overhaul landing gear for these single-engine turboprop aircraft, is maintenance costs compared to twin- three fleets but also procure and man- Tnow approved for commercial opera- engine aircraft, will open up interesting age all the parts needed to keep them tions in Europe following a decision by new perspectives for commercial in service,” said Nicholas Gross, senior the European Aviation Safety Agency operators in Europe. The worldwide vice president, Government Supply (EASA). The PC-12 has been in commer- fleet of nearly 1,500 PC-12s has now Chain Solutions. cial use successfully for years in other completed over 6 million hours in the Repair work will be done at AAR’s parts of the world, be it for business, air. landing gear services facility in Mi- medical transport or cargo flights. Ignaz Gretener, vice president General ami and inventory supply and man- Single-engine turbine aircraft were Aviation at Pilatus, said, “CAT SET- agement will be handled by means of approved for commercial use in Europe IMC will make it possible to develop AAR offices and warehouses in Wood on 1 March 2017. This decision by EASA new routes in Europe. The decision Dale, Illinois, and Ogden, Utah. lets the PC-12 to be operated commercially by the EASA provides an incentive for “This contract is another great at night, and under instrument flight aircraft operators in Europe to replace example of how AAR can apply com- rules, across all 32 EASA member states older aircraft with new, safer, more mercial MRO and supply chain best (Commercial Air Transport Single-Engine environmentally friendly single-engine practices to help the government Turbine in Instrument Metrological turbine aircraft such as the PC-12. With increase efficiencies and decrease Conditions CAT SET-IMC). its short take-off and landing capacities, costs,” said David P. Storch, Chairman, A spacious, comfortable cabin, high the PC-12 will also fly closer to the president & CEO. “In this time of re- loading capacity and large cargo door desired destination. We are confident duced budgets, government can rely make the PC-12 an extremely versatile that we will soon see a large number of on a trusted partner like AAR that has aircraft. Those qualities combined with additional PC-12s providing good service been providing aviation aftermarket a range that is sufficient to cover all in Europe.” services for more than 60 years.”

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Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways expand codeshare agreement thiopian Airlines and South Afri- pian Airlines, Africa’s fastest growing can Airways, both members of Star and most profitable airline. This en- Alliance,E have revamped the codeshare hanced codeshare agreement enables agreement, inked on October 01, 2016 us to offer our mutual customers more and anticipated to be effective as of 2017 destinations including Durban, Cape summer season. Town and Toronto as additions to the The revamped codeshare agreement is existing codeshare flights. This enables expected to further boost the collabora- both airlines to offer our legendary tion between the two carriers and offer and better serve our esteemed custom- reliable and world class service to our a wide range of choice of destinations ers globally. The expanded codeshare ever growing markets that demand for customers to travel to. agreementbetween the two carriers customer focused service. We believe Girma Shiferaw, A/Vice President enables our customers enjoy the best the partnership will be scaled up fur- Strategic Planning and Alliances, Ethio- possible connectivity options to multiple ther in the future for the betterment of pian, remarked, “As a successful Pan- destinations and also plays a significant customer service.” African carrier, we have an unshakable role in enabling greater people-to-peo- Ethiopian Airlines and South African stance to work in collaboration with all ple, investment, trade and tourism ties Airways announced the first codeshare African carriers. Therefore, revamping within Africa as well as with the rest of agreement on 17, September 2003 and the already existing codeshare agree- the World.” extended codeshare agreement on ment with our partner, South African Acting Chief Commercial Officer at October 01, 2016 on destinations such as Airways, emanates from our common South African Airways, Aaron Munetsi, Cape Town, Durban and Toronto. More ambition and joint effort to expand said, “We are delighted to be able to codeshare destinations will be added in our footprint to different destinations enhance our relationship with Ethio- the near future.

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