Etihad Airways has opened its first US line maintenance base at Chicago O’Hare Airport.

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to sell its ground and cargo handling activities to Swissport International as measures to boost its liquidity continue.

Swiss AviationSoftware signed a contract with Scandinavian Airlines for the implementation of AMOS maintenance and engineering software, slated for implementation beginning in the third quarter 2013. JorAMCo won a maintenance services contract from Air Astana to perform C checks on three Embraer E-190s.

Indian aviation has taken off, but its maintenance facilities are still sparse, compelling airlines to seek support abroad. Indian aviation has taken off, but its maintenance facilities are still sparse, compelling airlines to seek support abroad. Moreover, substantial hurdles must be overcome to enhance in-country support of airframes, components and engines.

EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering company's Mohamed El Sherbiny called on African maintenance companies to engage with their staff if they are to develop successful businesses in the changing world.”

Briefs from the March 6, 2013 issue of ATW's MRO Digest...

Etihad Airways today announced that it has appointed James Harrison as its new general manager for Canada.

Safran opened a 400 sq. m. parts distribution center at Beijing Capital Airport to offer after-sales parts and inventory management, serving airlines in China that operate aircraft with the company’s jet engine nacelle and thrust reverser products. Logistics and supply chain management provider SDV will operate the warehouse.