Saudi Arabia’s Sky Prime, the largest private aviation operator in the Middle East, has signed contracts to collaborate with Etihad Aviation Group’s engineering and aviation training divisions.

Munich-based MTU Aero Engines is projecting high-single-digit increases in its key commercial engine production and MRO segments in 2020, continuing current-year trends that point to steady new-production and aftermarket services demand.

Lufthansa Technik Sofia (LTSF) has additional growth potential in Europe’s MRO market as it works to build a solid workforce, the company’s CEO said.

Lufthansa Technik Sofia (LTSF) has additional growth potential in Europe’s MRO market as it works to build a solid workforce, the company’s CEO said.

The chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee has requested the inspector general of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch an audit into FAA’s oversight of domestic aeronautical repair stations.

A bill that would impose strict oversight requirements at foreign repair stations was approved by the US House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, despite strong opposition from Republicans and a host of key aviation stakeholders.

The US House Transportation Committee chairman has proposed new legislation that would strengthen FAA’s oversight of foreign repair stations.

Operators of the GE CF34-8C-powered fleet, made up of larger Bombardier CRJs, face expanded inspections of engine fuel control system components following the FAA’s mandate of GE recommendations that target reducing in-service fire risk.