Aerospace Manufacturing

From air to orbit

In this Q&A, John Sinks, division vice-president and business unit manager for AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP), discusses the challenges and advancements in speciality metal materials that are driving this exciting era in aerospace and space exploration.

9th July 2024

Ametek consolidates business jet capabilities in Europe

AMETEK MRO, a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, is consolidating its business jet capabilities in Europe to support the rapid expansion of the business aviation sector worldwide.

23rd May 2024

Aeromedic secures three-year easyJet medical kit contract

Ametek, MRO AEM a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), has secured a three-year agreement to provide total refurbishment services for easyJet’s first aid kits (FAKs) and supplementary medical kits (SMKs) for its fleet of A320 family aircraft.

29th January 2024

AMETEK MRO consolidation set to create top-tier European facility

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics, a leading provider of aviation MRO services, has consolidated its operation and all customer support services with Avtech, one of AMETEK MRO’s businesses previously based in Miami, Fl.

16th October 2023

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics makes Bentley appointment

AMETEK MRO Muirhead Avionics, a leading provider of aviation MRO services, has appointed David Bentley as vice-president & business unit manager in the UK. He was previously responsible for AMETEK MRO’s businesses in the American Midwest.

9th August 2023

AMETEK showcases future of aerospace at Paris Air Show

AMETEK is gearing up to showcase the very latest in cutting-edge aerospace technology at the Paris Air Show 2023 in Le Bourget, France.

8th June 2023

AMETEK MRO AEM introduces new heat exchanger repair capabilities

AMETEK MRO AEM, a leading provider of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has expanded heat exchanger capabilities at its Ramsgate facility in the UK.

30th May 2023

AMETEK MRO grows business jet capabilities

AMETEK is expanding its business jet MRO capabilities. The strategic move aims to meet the growing demand for high-quality maintenance services for business jets and further solidify its position as a trusted partner in the aviation industry across its main business pillars of Actuation, Aircraft Safety, Avionics, Landing Systems, Power Generation and Thermal Management.

23rd May 2023

ASL and AMETEK MRO AEM announce new landing gear partnership

ASL Aviation Holdings and AMETEK MRO AEM have announced a new agreement for the provision of landing gear services for ASL’s European fleet of B737 Next Generation and Classic aircraft.

24th January 2023

AMETEK MRO Singapore celebrates a year of expansion

As the aviation MRO sector gathers in Singapore for the annual MRO Asia exhibition and conference, AMETEK Singapore PTE looks back over the past year which has seen the organisation significantly ramp up its scope of MRO capabilities.

27th September 2022

Fine Tubes awarded prestigious Merit status Nadcap NDT

Specialist manufacturer of high quality, precision tubes, AMETEK Fine Tubes, has been awarded a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Nadcap accreditation for its ultrasonic testing processes at Merit status for the tenth year running.

6th September 2022

AMETEK SMP to exhibit alongside Fellow business units at FIA

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) will enjoy a significant presence at the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) as it exhibits alongside 10 other business units from AMETEK, Inc.

11th July 2022

Honeywell names AMETEK MRO Singapore authorised repair centre

Honeywell has appointed AMETEK Singapore PTE, a brand of AMETEK MRO, as a Honeywell Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) specifically for engine components on CF6-80, PW2000, PW4000, V2500, Trent 700, Trent 800, and Trent 900.

24th June 2022

Muirhead Avionics signs repair agreement with Honeywell

Muirhead Avionics, a brand of AMETEK MRO and one of the largest independent avionics repair facilities in Europe, will provide repair and on-going support for Honeywell’s cockpit displays, control displays and display computers for ERJ 140/145/135/Legacy aircraft.

11th April 2022

AMETEK EIP expands A&D offerings across Europe

AMETEK Engineered Interconnect and Packaging (EIP) has recently started the expansion of sales and customer service activities for its interconnect and packaging products into Europe.

12th November 2021

Muirhead Avionics secures JOSCAR accreditation

Muirhead Avionics, a business unit of AMETEK MRO, has successfully renewed its JOSCAR accreditation as Muirhead Aerospace.

11th August 2021

Quick and easy shopping of hardness testing accessories

Newage Testing Instruments, an established manufacturer and worldwide supplier of hardness testers and accessories, announces the launch of its new webshop, www.store.ametekstc.com.

19th May 2021

Let’s make some noise for alloys!

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products sees continued growth in demand for its titanium and specialist alloy products from the aerospace industry.

22nd July 2019

Raising the profile of women in engineering

To mark International Women in Engineering Day, we hear the views of Hamilton Precision Metals’ process engineer, Christina Ciganik.

15th July 2019

AMETEK achieves dual AS9100D and AS9110C certifications

AMETEK MRO has announced Drake Air and Southern Aeroparts have achieved dual AS9100D and AS9110C certifications, emphasising MRO’s commitment to quality and meeting the industry’s highest standards.

18th April 2019

Final approach: The fine art of relationships

Fine Tubes and the aerospace sector have enjoyed a 70+ year relationship and it’s still going strong! AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) international sales manager EMEA, Michael Cullum looks at what the future holds for the company.

18th February 2019

AMETEK SMP unveils series of new appointments

AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP) has announced a series of key appointments.

2nd January 2019

Masters of metals

Aerospace Manufacturing hears from AMETEK Specialty Metal Products (SMP), a provider of precision metal tube, strip, alloys and powder solutions for critical aerospace applications.

8th October 2018

AMETEK MRO makes leadership appointment

AMETEK MRO announces the appointment of Tom Wilson, a highly experienced aerospace industry executive, to the position of divisional vice-president and business manager for maintenance, repair and overhaul – Europe and Asia.

20th September 2018

Speciality metals ready for take-off!