Quantum Composites, the engineered structural composites business of The Composites Group, obtained AS 9100C:2009-01 quality certification, along with ISO 9001:2008 compliance. The certificates cover the design and manufacture of the trademarked engineered structural composites design of compression molded components and related tooling as well as the fabrication of molded composite prototypes.

Mxi Technologies has implemented its Maintenix aviation maintenance software for Airod. The Malaysian MRO has chosen a comprehensive footprint that covers maintenance planning, execution, engineering and materials functions.

AMR Corp. is shedding 13,000 jobs under a restructuring plan that is seeking some $2 billion in annual cost savings and a further $1 billion in improved sales. The cost cutting includes more than $1.25 billion from labor, while the remaining $750 million or so will come from debt restructuring, grounding of older aircraft and revised supplier contracts, according to AMR CEO Tom Horton.

Safe Fuel Systems and its sister company Safe Accessories have merged under one roof in a newly renovated 22,000 sq. ft. facility. The companies will now operate as Safe Fuel Systems to streamline its processes and customer base. The Miami based FAA/EASA approved repair station will offer test and MRO services for fuel systems, hydraulic components and accessories. IT

Swiss Aviation Consulting welcomes Andreas Knoepfel to its group to head Swiss AeroRisk Management as managing director. He is also a board member of Swiss AeroHoldings. Knoepfel will support customers in analyzing international legal, contractual and insurance matters and he will manage Swiss AeroRisk Management's Fleet Insurance Program. Airframes

Aviation Partners announced that its blended winglets have saved airlines and business aircraft operators an estimated three billion gallons of jet fuel. The winglets are flying on more than 5,000 aircraft and more than 20 aircraft types worldwide.

Dublin Aerospace has signed a two-year contract with Air Via for airframe maintenance services. The agreement covers nine C checks for the airline.

U.S.-based leisure carriers Allegiant Air and Spirit Airlines are exceptionally profitable but couldn't be more different in their aircraft acquisition policy and operating philosophy, including route selection, flight frequencies and aircraft utilization. Those factors affect their maintenance modus operandi, although both outsource heavy maintenance.