AFI-KLM E&M performed C checks, repainting and modifications on two Boeing 737-800s for Air Lease Corp. The aircraft have been delivered to their new lessees, Caribbean Airlines and Transaero Airlines. AFI-KLM E&M did the work at its facilities at Schiphol Amsterdam Airport. AFI KLM E&M had less than a month after Air Lease Corp.'s initial request to prepare for the arrival of the aircraft.

ASME International Gas Turbine Institute has announced seven instructional workshops for engineers and technical professionals looking to broaden their knowledge and proficiency in the gas turbine engineering. The workshops will be held on June 9 and 10, 2012 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen.

Zebra Technologies and Checkpoint Systems have entered in a non-exclusive contract and licensing agreement for RFID solutions. The agreement will bring together Zebra's active location RFID solutions with sensors made by Checkpoint's division OATSystems. The partnership will give aerospace customers increased visibility of their assets across the enterprise. Joint Ventures/Acquisitions

The commercial engine maintenance market is in a state of flux. There are new materials, new technologies and increased outsourcing by airlines. This transformation is set to continue for many years. Known market parameters are losing significance as new ones appear.

Emirates-CAE Flight Training announced that flydubai will be the launch customer for its new training center for pilots and maintenance technicians, set to open in the third quarter at Dubai's Silicon Oasis commercial park. Flydubai has signed a multi-year exclusive training services agreement with the center for next-generation Boeing 737 training. The facility will include four full-flight simulator bays, with plans to expand to up to 10 bays. The simulators will replicate the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft families.

Aircelle Ltd. has appointed Alan Hood as its managing director. He succeeds Andrew White, who has moved to another position within the Safran Group. Hood joined Aircelle Ltd. in May 2006 as finance director.

Data Watch--Non Stop Passengers per day each way,London....

The European Commission (EC) has published a roadmap for implementing a pan-European safety management system that, in theory, leverages existing state-level initiatives and suggests ways to create broader efforts to link them together.