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FlightSense on-site services expanded

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Collins Aerospace Systems and GKN Fokker Services have expanded their existing ten-year FlightSense on-site support agreement, covering the former’s integrated drive generator (IDG) units. 

The new agreement, announced on October 26, now includes IDG part numbers fitted to Airbus A320neo aircraft and will continue to see Collins Aerospace managing GKN Fokker’s on-site inventory of IDG components. GKN Fokker Services will now be capable of repairing A320neo IDG units at its facility at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.

Ryan Hudson, Collins Aerospace’s vice president, aftermarket, power and controls, said: “This agreement will help Fokker Services streamline supply chain operations, increase repair reliability and lower operational cost to better serve its customers with quality repairs of Collins aerospace products.” Fokker Services will support airlines and MROs with solutions for IDG units, including OEM parts and warranty, 24/7 customer service representatives, reliability monitoring and inventory exchange services. 

OGMA invests €74 m

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Portuguese MRO company OGMA has become an authorised maintenance centre for Pratt & Whitney powerplants. As a result, OGMA has invested €74m in developing the capability to support the engine manufacturer’s PW1100G-JM geared turbo fan (GTF), which powers the Airbus A220 and Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 airframes.