Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has committed more than $1.85 billion to continued fleet and engineering expansion as part of a new direction, following the resignation of former CEO Emirsyah Satar in December 2014.

Airbus is looking at new ways of detecting improperly latched engine cowling doors after the latest in a series of incidents resulting in the loss of the doors in flight.

News Briefs from the July 15, 2015 issue of MRO Digest

SR Technics and AerFin have signed an MOU to manage and market a joint solution, to be branded Beyond.Fleet.Services.

AAR’s fourth-quarter and fiscal 2014 sales were $415.8 million, with net income of $15.1 million or $0.36 per share.

GA Innovation China (GAIC), a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air China, has announced the import and delivery of the first-ever aircraft from overseas for teardown and parts redistribution in mainland China.

Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) has secured new contracts worth S$920 million ($676 million) in the second quarter, which involve projects ranging from airframe, component and engine maintenance, to engine wash and pilot training.

Indian MRO Air Works has formed a strategic partnership with Acumen Aviation Europe through a minority investment.