Component Control says that Avioserv will move to the Quantum Control Max-Q Oracle database. Avioserv has used Quantum Control software since 2004.

A320 C check volumes are set to rise with the burgeoning fleet.

Hamilton Sundstrand and AFI KLM E&M signed a long term repair license agreement for MRO services on Hamilton Sundstrand components for the Boeing 787, which include bleed systems and liquid cooling systems.

Increased focus on human factors is making ramps safer and hangars less hazardous. That focus appears to translate into fewer workplace accidents, and fewer lost workdays.

British Airways Engineering and VAS Aero Services announced an aftermarket inventory agreement that makes them each others' customer and supplier. Through this multimillion-dollar deal, VAS Aero Service will move its European inventory to British Airways' London Heathrow facility so the airline can gain immediate access to the supplier's inventory. In return, VAS can sell the airline's excess inventory through its distribution network. Using British Airways' distribution center at Heathrow also should expedite VAS's distribution capability.

FL Technics Spare Parts fully implemented the ISO 9001:2008 standard for quality management. The ISO certificate was issued by an independent third-party accreditation body.

FL Technics signed $20 million worth of agreements with OLT Express Regional. The agreements include component power-by-the-hour support, access to a rotable pool and logistics and transport services. FL Technics also will provide OLT Express Regional with line maintenance services for 10 ATR-42/-72 aircraft at four airports.

Sabena Technics signed a three-year component contract with EADS Elbe Flugzeugwerke for repair and overhaul of components and structural repairs for the Airbus A200, A310, A319, A320, A321 and A330. Sabena Technics also inked an exclusive landing gear contract with South African Airlink to support its BAe 146-RJ85 fleet of eight aircraft. Joint Ventures/Acquisitions