Aircraft maintenance

AAR breaks ground on MRO facility expansion in Oklahoma City

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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WOOD DALE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, broke ground on the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Oklahoma City earlier today.

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  • WOOD DALE, Ill., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, broke ground on the expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in Oklahoma City earlier today.
  • AAR's growth in Oklahoma City supports a recently expanded maintenance commitment from Alaska Airlines, a valued customer of AAR for more than 20 years.
  • Governor Matt Pinell; Senator Paul Rosino; Jeff Seymour of Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce – Economic Development; Terry Salmon, Chair of the Oklahoma City Airport Trust; and Jeff Mulder, Oklahoma City Director of Airports.
  • "The Oklahoma City Airport Trust is excited to partner with AAR to expand its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul operation at Will Rogers World Airport.

CAAS, EDB AND SUPERNAL INK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO DEVELOP ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY IN ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Civil aviation, Hyundai Motor Group, Aircraft, Research, Transport, Advanced Air Mobility, Growth, Research and development, Government, Ministry of Transport (Singapore), Microsoft, Safety, MRO, AAM, Ecosystem, CAAS, MOU, Area studies, EDB, Aircraft maintenance, Development, Economic Development Board, Airline

EDB and Supernal will also share knowledge and resources to support the development of AAM operational strategies.

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  • EDB and Supernal will also share knowledge and resources to support the development of AAM operational strategies.
  • This includes conducting market analyses and viability studies to assess the feasibility of AAM in Singapore and focuses on identifying unique applications in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.
  • 5          "Working with EDB and CAAS exemplifies how collaboration between government and industry can help make AAM a reality," said Shin.
  • In November last year, CAAS convened the first-ever meeting of Asia-Pacific regulators and engagement with industry for this purpose.

Skyservice Business Aviation Aligns Organizational Structure for Future Growth

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Skyservice Business Aviation ("Skyservice" or "the Company"), a North American leader in business aviation, today announced changes to its organizational model to further enhance client engagement and drive growth opportunities.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Skyservice Business Aviation ("Skyservice" or "the Company"), a North American leader in business aviation, today announced changes to its organizational model to further enhance client engagement and drive growth opportunities.
  • This new structure, consisting of three global business lines in Business Aviation, Fixed-Base Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance, elevates leaders within the organization while welcoming Ronald Silverman to the team as president, Business Aviation.
  • Mr. Silverman brings extensive business aviation experience and is responsible for Skyservice's managed aircraft sales, charter, and aircraft sales and acquisition divisions.
  • This addition to the team and new structure is the next step in Skyservice's long-term vision to become the preeminent provider of business aviation services and solutions globally.

Skyservice Business Aviation Aligns Organizational Structure for Future Growth

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Aircraft, Linx, Growth, OEM, XO, History, Safety, NetJets, Vista, Aviation, KOPF, Skyservice Investments, Acquisition, Business Aviation, Aircraft maintenance, Airline

TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyservice Business Aviation ("Skyservice" or "the Company"), a North American leader in business aviation, today announced changes to its organizational model to further enhance client engagement and drive growth opportunities. This new structure, consisting of three global business lines in Business Aviation, Fixed-Base Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance, elevates leaders within the organization while welcoming Ronald Silverman to the team as president, Business Aviation. Together, these changes align with the Company's business strategy and advance Skyservice's ability to deliver personalized service and safety excellence, promote operational efficiency and position the Company for future growth.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyservice Business Aviation ("Skyservice" or "the Company"), a North American leader in business aviation, today announced changes to its organizational model to further enhance client engagement and drive growth opportunities.
  • This new structure, consisting of three global business lines in Business Aviation, Fixed-Base Operations, and Aircraft Maintenance, elevates leaders within the organization while welcoming Ronald Silverman to the team as president, Business Aviation.
  • Mr. Silverman brings extensive business aviation experience and is responsible for Skyservice's managed aircraft sales, charter, and aircraft sales and acquisition divisions.
  • This addition to the team and new structure is the next step in Skyservice's long-term vision to become the preeminent provider of business aviation services and solutions globally.

Aramex Malaysia and Global Systémes Asia sign an MoU to accelerate logistics expansion in Asia Pacific

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Friday, June 30, 2023
GSA, GCC, Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition, LIMA, Aviation, Oil, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers, MENAT, Aramex, Mining, Memorandum of understanding, City, Aircraft maintenance, Gulf Cooperation Council, Transport, Maintenance, MRO, Automation, Airline

LANGKAWI, Malaysia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions; and Global Systémes Asia (GSA), one of Malaysia's premier holding companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unlocking vast opportunities in the logistics industry across Asia Pacific.

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  • LANGKAWI, Malaysia, June 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions; and Global Systémes Asia (GSA), one of Malaysia's premier holding companies, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unlocking vast opportunities in the logistics industry across Asia Pacific.
  • The MoU was signed during the 16th Edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023), held recently in Langkawi, Malaysia, by Dato’ Nonee Ashirin, Chairman of GSA and Samer Hajjar, Vice President – South Asia at Aramex.
  • It signifies a momentous milestone for both Aramex Malaysia and GSA and focuses on two key areas: (1) evaluating the appointment of Aramex Malaysia as GSA's preferred logistics solution provider, and (2) the potential joint promotion of Aramex's innovative express and logistics services by GSA as a representative covering Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
  • It also embodies a shared vision of excellence and capitalizes on the burgeoning opportunities to further fuel economic growth and reshape the logistics landscape in Asia Pacific and beyond.

TRIUMPH AWARDED MOST IMPROVED SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Maintenance, Collins, Triumph Group, Control, Combat support, Original equipment manufacturer, Collins Aerospace, OE, Aircraft maintenance, TGI, NYSE, MRO, Maintenance (technical)

RADNOR, Pa., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] is pleased to announce that its Product Support facility in Wellington, Kansas has been awarded the 2022 Most Improved Supplier from Collins Aerospace Power & Controls.

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  • RADNOR, Pa., June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] is pleased to announce that its Product Support facility in Wellington, Kansas has been awarded the 2022 Most Improved Supplier from Collins Aerospace Power & Controls.
  • In 2021, TRIUMPH Product Support became Collins Aerospace's sole Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) supplier on select air cycle machines.
  • TRIUMPH expanded their capabilities, processes, and supply chain infrastructure to support Collins increased demand and turnaround time requirements.
  • "The 2022 Most Improved Supplier Award from Collins Aerospace is a reflection of TRIUMPH's unique capabilities in complex aircraft component overhaul and our team's commitment to improve quality and turn around," said Jim Berberet, President of TRIUMPH Product Support.

VSE Corporation Partners with The Loar Group to Acquire Desser Aerospace

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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As the Company continues to build long-term, sustainable sources of profitable revenue, Aviation will be a key driver of growth for VSE.

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  • As the Company continues to build long-term, sustainable sources of profitable revenue, Aviation will be a key driver of growth for VSE.
  • Desser Aerospace is expected to expand and diversify the existing operations of the Aviation segment, driving continued, above-market growth.
  • Coupled with the acquisition of Desser Aerospace, VSE plans to immediately sell Desser Aerospace’s Proprietary Solutions businesses to the Loar Group Inc. (“Loar”), a diversified manufacturer and supplier specializing in aerospace and defense components.
  • “Upon closing the Desser Aerospace acquisition, we expect net leverage ratio to increase to approximately 4.5x.

Blue Line Aviation Aims to Ease Pilot Shortage With The Fastest Path to Career Pilot

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, N.C., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Airlines are facing an ongoing pilot shortage that is hindering their capacity plans and creating havoc at the airports.

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  • Blue Line Aviation aims to ease pilot shortages with the fastest path to career pilot available.
  • Renowned for its accelerated training,the career pilot program at Blue Line Aviation takes students from zero experience to becoming a career pilot in as little as 5.5 months.
  • Blue Line President Adam Walters says "Blue Line Aviation offers the most efficient pathway to an extremely rewarding and highly lucrative career in aviation.
  • The facility includes Blue Line Aviation , Blue Line Technical Services (Aircraft Maintenance), Sparkchasers Aircraft Services (Avionics Upgrades) and Low and Slow Smokehouse (BBQ Restaurant).

Flying Magazine Names Blue Line Aviation One of The Top Flight Schools in America

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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SMITHFIELD, N.C., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FLYING determined the top flight schools to consider when choosing where to pursue a professional career as a pilot and Blue Line Aviation is proud to be named on the top of the list. Blue Line Aviation is one of only four schools to receive the distinction.

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  • Flying Magazine recognizes the accelerated training program at Blue Line Aviation and names them one of the Top Flight Schools in America, one of only four schools to make the list.
  • FLYING researched flight schools across the country, breaking each program down to provide a look into the overall experience.
  • FLYING says "Blue Line Aviation would be the perfect fit for student pilots looking to be immersed in training from day one.
  • The facility includes Blue Line Aviation , Blue Line Technical Services (Aircraft Maintenance), Sparkchasers Aircraft Services (Avionics Upgrades) and Low and Slow Smokehouse (BBQ Restaurant).

First Offshore Wind Workers in the World certified with Virtual Reality in New Bedford

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Aircraft, VINCI, IBEW, Millwright, GWO, CEO, Piledriver (microarchitecture), Solution, K-12, Wind, Student, Curriculum, World, Sustainable energy, Aircraft maintenance, Software, Workforce, VR, Industry, International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers, Growth, Partnership, Virtual reality, Renewable energy, Sea, Vinci

NEW BEDFORD, Mass., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VinciVR (Vinci), in partnership with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), has certified 12 union workers from Massachusetts hailing from IBEW, MillWrights, Iron Workers, and Piledrivers with Virtual Reality (VR) at the New Bedford Commerce Terminal. These courses are part of the Global Wind Organization (GWO) curriculum; GWO is an international certification body and their certified training is required for wind energy workers.

Key Points: 
  • These courses are part of the Global Wind Organization (GWO) curriculum; GWO is an international certification body and their certified training is required for wind energy workers.
  • First Offshore Wind Workers in the World trained and certified with Virtual Reality.
  • About SGRE:30 years ago, SGRE became a pioneer in offshore wind when they installed the world's first offshore wind power project, Vindeby, in 1991.
  • As the global market leader in offshore wind, SGRE is fully committed to being part of the solution.