GE Aviation and Safran signed a memorandum of agreement here yesterday to create a new 50-50 joint venture to develop, produce and support engine nacelles for future single-aisle commercial airliners. The as-yet unnamed joint-venture company will operate under the auspices of GE’s Middle River Aircraft Systems (MRAS) and Safran’s Aircelle subsidiary.
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Repeat Drug Testees Subject to ‘Direct Observation’
Wednesday 03. of September 2008 The FAA has revised drug and alcohol testing procedures, specifically requiring “direct observation” in all return-to-duty and follow-up drug... |
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ATSB Advises Operators To Check Oxygen Bottles
Wednesday 03. of September 2008 The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued a safety advisory following the rapid depressurization of a Qantas Boeing 747-400 on... |
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StandardAero Leader Change Signals New Strategy
Wednesday 03. of September 2008 StandardAero’s August 21 announcement that Rob Mionis has assumed the job of president and CEO of the turbine engine overhaul and business... |
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FAA Issues New Guidance for PMA Holders
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PartsLogistics Adds New Batch Search Feature
Wednesday 03. of September 2008 AvSupport’s PartsLogistics aircraft parts sourcing system has a new feature that allows users to conduct batch searches. A batch can include... |
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