WICHITA: Atlas Aerospace plans to expand its Wichita facility as it moves work from its Arizona site, the company said. Atlas plans to move $8 million in equipment from its facility in Arizona to Wichita and invest $9 million in equipment and machinery and relocation and acquisition costs for the relocated equipment, the company said in a release. It also plans to add about 100 people to its Wichita workforce of 426.
ST Aerospace’s VIP jet interiors business has signed major maintenance and refurbishment contracts for five VIP jets – one Airbus Corporate Jet, three Boeing Business Jets, and an executive Boeing 757.
Several proposals, including a renewed push for expanded drug and alcohol testing and new background checks, have the maintenance industry keeping a close eye on the recently introduced FAA reauthorization bill.
A measure to split air traffic control (ATC) and modernization away from the FAA into a non-profit corporation survived congressional scrutiny on Feb. 11, emerging modified but relatively unscathed.
Oil-and-gas helicopter operator Bristow has invested in a drone inspection company as it aims to diversify away from an industry that finds itself in a slump over low oil prices.
General aviation aircraft deliveries fell 4% last year, with shipments of piston and turboprop aircraft down, while business jet deliveries rose, preliminary figures show. Billings fell 4% for the year.
