Brazil's Passaredo airline orders 20 ATR 72-600 aircraft
Brazilian carrier Passaredo Linhas Aéreas has signed a $450m contract with ATR to purchase ten ATR 72-600 aircraft, which also includes the option for an additional ten, following the introduction of a new ATR 72-600 into its fleet.

Jet Airways may place aircraft order worth $3.75bn
Indian airline Jet Airways is likely to place an order for 100 narrow body aircraft valued at $3.75bn in 2012-13, to replace its old aircraft and support its increasing market share, according to a report.

Airbus, EADS and ST Aerospace finalise A330 jet conversion agreement
European aircraft maker Airbus has finalised an agreement with ST Aerospace and EADS EFW to collaborate for the launch of the wide-bodied A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme.

Bombardier to provide aircraft maintenance for Republic Airlines’ Q400 fleet
Bombardier Aerospace has signed an exclusive contract with Indianapolis-based Republic Airlines to offer heavy maintenance for its fleet of 32 Q400 aircraft.

Power Systems International Announces Expansion of DD Range
Power Systems International is pleased to announce the expansion of its DD range of 28V DC Helicopter Start Systems - now with an enhanced scope of optional features.

Bodycote Opens New Surface Technology Facility
Bodycote, a leading thermal processing services provider, is pleased to announce that it will open a new surface technology plant in Houston, Texas, US.

Brüel & Kjær Sponsors Aerospace Laboratory at Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has opened its new 'Brüel & Kjær Laboratory for Aerospace Vibration and Acoustics'.

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies’ Vibration Test System Gives Quick Return on Investment
After investing in a vibration test system, the engineering team at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies has benefitted greatly from its new range of testing capabilities.