AIN Staff

Aviall, one of the largest independent suppliers of new parts for business, government and commercial aircraft, was acquired by Boeing for $1.7 billion. The Chicago-headquartered OEM will operate the company under its current name as a wholly owned subsidiary. Incorporated in 1993, Dallas-based Aviall buys new parts from some 220 OEMs and resells them to general aviation, government and airline customers.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Boeing closes aviall purchase

Aviall, one of the largest independent suppliers of new parts for business, government and commercial aircraft, was acquired by Boeing for $1.7 billion.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Matt Thurber

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Deal expands parent company’s access to business and regional aviation markets

Victor Sierra Buys MRO and PMA Provider Av8 Group

Curt Epstein

The company established its maintenance center last year

European Mx Provider Adds AW139 to Authorizations

Amy Wilder

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Düsseldorf facility is the company‘s second largest parts distribution center

Textron Aviation’s EUDC Reaches 10-year Milestone

Chad Trautvetter

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

Option offered as part of company’s XP67A Engine+ upgrade

Blackhawk To STC Five-blade Composite Props for KA350

Hanneke Weitering

Autonomous flight pioneer cleared to perform aircraft maintenance

Merlin Wins Part 145 Aircraft Maintenance Approval in New Zealand

Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

Malaysian maintenance provider can now do more extensive diagnostics and repairs

ExecuJet MRO Services Expands Support for Global Engines

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

Software is for MRO facilities and continuing airworthiness management organizations

Team Targets Fatigue Management for Aircraft Mx Techs

Jessica Reed

New developments and products in avionics, specifically about aircraft electronics in the cockpit.

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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