Embraer will expand its Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in Singapore as part of a wider increase in support for its commercial and executive jet operators in the Asia Pacific region. “Customer support is not only a priority at Embraer, but a significant aspect of the growth of our organisation across business lines,” said Alex Glock,
Boeing Defence Australia (BDA) has had its FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate expanded to allow it to repair and overhaul wheels on 737NGs at its Amberley facilities. The new approval will enhance BDA’s existing 737NG commercial and commercial-derivative aircraft (including the Wedgetail AEW&C) maintenance and repair services capability, and also benefit local and international
Hawker Pacific Asia’s operation at Malaysia’s Subang Airpark at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has become an authorised service centre for Hawker Beechcraft, making it the first facility to be authorised in Malaysia. “The number of King Air turboprops in this part of the world continues to grow as its reputation for versatility and
Cathay Pacific has announced that it will sell its 15 per cent stake in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO) to its major shareholder Swire Pacific for HK$2,620m (A$411m). “The transaction is driven by the strategic priorities of Cathay Pacific and will benefit our core aviation business”, Cathay’s chief operating officer John Slosar said.
Victorian Premier John Brumby has announced that the Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defence Exposition will remain at Avalon Airport until at least 2015 after a new agreement was reached with the airport’s operator. “This agreement with Avalon Airport Australia means that we can continue to grow and improve our event with the knowledge
Transport Minister Anthony Albanese officially opened the newest Aviation Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station at Sunshine Coast Airport on May 21. “This station will provide aviation fire fighters with a state-of-the-art facility to allow them to do their job efficiently and effectively. It will also allow them to keep their skills current and their