Component Control has announced that Hansair Logistics Group is using its Quantum Control product to manage its three global aviation supply businesses: Hansair Logistics, Hansair Engine group and Hypercoat Enterprises PTE. The three companies distribute consumable and expendable aviation products through a network of 19 offices and warehouses around the world, supporting major airlines and regional carriers. It is using Component Control's MRO and logistics software solution to manage sales, inventory management and tracking, business reporting and accounting.
The term “winglet” caused a stir in the aviation aftermarket industry a decade ago with promises of more efficient aircraft via wing attachments that could be retrofitted. Major airlines undergoing extensive retrofit projects include United, which ordered 14 767-300ER units from APB in June. Operators are still buying these devices, but manufacturers such as Aviation Partners Boeing and Quiet Wing have realized that once most fleets are outfitted with winglets, they will need a strategy for capturing new market opportunities.
While fuel burn grabs the big headlines in the battle for market share between the mid-thrust engine makers, it is more often maintenance cost which becomes the real acid test when it comes to decision time.
The Aviation Suppliers Association welcomed Sheri Murray, Air Parts & Supply Co. president and CEO, as a new member of its board of directors. Greg McGowan, Boeing Commercial Airplanes quality leader of product support engineering, returns as a member of the board. Jimmy Wu, Infinity Air president and CEO, also returns.
Aviation Partners Boeing is a joint venture between Aviation Partners and Boeing. It makes and holds certifications for blended winglets to install on the Boeing 737-300/-500/-700/-800/-900 aircraft as well as the Boeing 757-200/-300 and the Boeing 767-300ER. Airlines that buy retrofit packages from Aviation Partners Boeing receive engineering, tooling, a full deck of installation task cards, on-site technical support as well as 24/7 engineering liaison coverage and AOG parts support.
There's an old saying that cleanliness is next to godliness. As it turns out, cleanliness may be next to a few more worldly things as well, including safety, motivation and employee productivity.
Arinc Managed Services has opened a new headquarters in Annapolis, Md. The wholly owned subsidiary of Arinc, Inc. provides 24-hr. maintenance and support for airline check-in systems and technologies.
By Ken Jones ➤ Director of Electronic Data Standards, Air Transport Association
I participated in a recent executive roundtable developed by Aviation Week, hosted by Boeing, and led by United Airlines' SVP Technical Operations Jim Keenan. The theme was “One Step Closer to Data Harmonization.” Participants seemed to intuitively understand that if we as an industry did a better job of data harmonization and data sharing, many of our processes would operate more efficiently, faster and at lower cost. But a couple of common themes emerged: How can we do a better job of quantifying the ROI, and how can we get more buy in from all stakeholders?
Lion Air has scrapped its plan to have its MRO business centered on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, citing disagreements with the Manado International Airport airport operator. The airline says the new plan is to have maintenance operations at Hang Nadim International Airport in Indonesia, which has the longest runway in that country.
Nordam has appointed Brian Schlegel to VP, supply chain management. Schlegel previously served as Nordam's senior VP of support services. Schlegel will lead the aerospace firm's global procurement, inventory planning, transportation and logistics efforts. Mike Bunney has also been added as senior VP, support services. Dave Whitten has been promoted to senior VP, strategy and marketing.
Pacific Royale Airways, an Indonesian start-up planning to launch operations early next year, has purchased five Fokker 50s from Ethiopian Airlines and has signed a letter-of-intent to lease an undisclosed number of Airbus A320s. The first of the Fokker 50s is due to arrive at the end of this month, with one each coming in subsequent months, says Pacific Royale CEO Sumudra Sukardi. He also says the carrier has paid a security deposit to a leasing company for some Airbus A320s, but has yet to sign the lease agreement.
Green, lean, flexible. These are the trends propelling the ground support equipment market into the second decade of the new millennium. Impelled by environmental regulation, and motivated by the nonstop need to cut costs, the industry is developing evolutionary products that will alter what we see scurrying about the ramp in coming years. GSE manufacturer JBT AeroTech and a host of other players are moving ahead with initiatives designed to render ground support gear more environmentally friendly.
Heico has entered into an agreement to purchase Switchcraft, a privately held manufacturer of connectors for industrial, pro audio and lighting, medical, defense and aerospace applications.
Correction: November's Biznet incorrectly stated that Component Control's Web store is located at aeroinv.com. Aeroinv.com, an aftermarket supplier of aircraft parts, launched its online commerce store for aftermarket parts and services and selected Component Control's ERP system for the technology backbone. Joint Ventures/Acquisitions
Mubadala Aerospace has formed a new senior leadership team to manage its MRO companies, Zurich-based SR Technics and Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT). The United Arab Emirates-based company says it will use the new executive team to create synergies between the two MROs. However, both SR Technics and ADAT will remain separate legal entities. The new leadership appointments are Homaid Al Shemmari, chairman of the MRO network; Jeremy Chan executive vice chairman; and James Stewart group CEO.
Jet Midwest Technik has entered into an agreement with SkyWest Airlines to perform premium paint services for the airline's Bombardier CRJ-200 fleet, operated on behalf of United Express.
Precision Conversions has announced the continuation of the 757-200PCC Combi program. The 1994 Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 757-200 has been inducted at Flightstar Aircraft Services' facility in Jacksonville, Fla., as part of a deal for two aircraft with the option of up to four from Cargo Aircraft Management.
Sherwin-Williams has added several executives to its management team: Karen O'Hara will fill the position of global aerospace sales manager, Christopher Cook will become global aerospace business development manager and Anthony Azarve has become an account executive for aerospace coatings sales in the U.S.
Volant Aerospace reissued STC to modify aircraft main cabin by installing a standard passenger interior configuration on Boeing DC -9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83) and MD-88 aircraft, STC ST03005CH
Revima APU has appointed Antoine Marez as director of strategic purchasing. Marez will oversee the development of long-term agreements with suppliers in support of new and existing APU programs. Marez came to the position after serving as aftermarket supplier manager at Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Quiet Wing manufactured the first commercial winglets for an aircraft in 1993, and it continues to produce winglets for the Boeing 727 and Boeing 737-300/-400/-500 series aircraft. Quiet Wing works with MROs such as Kelowna Flightcraft and Commercial Jet to provide parts and support to install the winglets, and the company continues to see a strong demand for the Boeing 727 winglets for VIP aircraft. As these aircraft become older, Quiet Wing realizes that the demand for winglets for the legacy Boeings will decrease with time.
AireXport Technics is the creator of AOG Onsite, a solution that allows on-site mechanics and engineers instantly to establish secure, real-time video and advanced audio communications with technical support specialists (such as aircraft maintenance controllers, avionics tech and OEM support centers) to resolve AOG situations quickly. O&M: What are some of the trends you are seeing in the AOG business today?
