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The ASCIC was formed earlier in 2024 as a direct response to a records-falsification scandal that made headlines late in 2023.

The Calgary-based hardware and software-as-a-service specialist partnered with 737NG operator Air North to earn STC certification.

Unbalanced supply vs. demand dynamics and potential costs incurred cited as future challenges for industry wide SAF adoption.

Caerdav has launched line maintenance services at the airport to support launch customer Avion Express.

The company opened an airframe and engine parts inventory facility in Miami in April and expects to double staff in the operation by the end of 2024.

Despite long turnaround times driving interest in full engine overhauls, lessors weigh other strategies.

The returned A330 was the 85th Cathay aircraft to be brought back from storage overseas—and it was also the first to enter long-term storage on July 28, 2020.

During Aviation Week’s visit to Bombardier’s Montreal headquarters in late May, ebullience was in the air.

New facility close to Brussels Airport will initially focus on quick-turn services for Leap 1A and 1B engines.

AFI KLM E&M is expecting growth in African maintenance demand as it clinches new support contracts in the region.

Aftermarket stakeholders highlight third-party repairs as pinch point for legacy engine shop visit turnarounds.

Bill Kircher becomes CEO and executive chairman.

A shortage of spare parts for foreign-made passenger aircraft is forcing Russian carriers to seek alternatives inside the country.

HCLTech is incorporating generative artificial intelligence features in its iMRO/4 software.

ELFC President and CEO Richard Hough cautions potential side effects of unapproved parts safeguarding efforts.

The total area will span 110,000 m² (1.2 million ft.²) with three hangars and supporting buildings; the largest hangar will accommodate nine widebody aircraft.

ACMI and charter services provider Maleth Aero has become the first organization of its kind to utilize Salient’s maintenance check flight program.

The MRO facility will be able to handle up to six widebody aircraft by the second half of 2026.

Panelists at ELTF Europe discuss sky-high engine lease rates and future market expectations.

Ethiopian Airlines says the situation with its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000s has become one of its biggest challenges, while Gulf Air says it is holding back its growth.

Aero Care CEO Anca Mihalache shares perspectives on aftermarket supply chain challenges and strategies.

Austrian Airlines is juggling preparations for 787 maintenance while continuing support for older fleets that are being phased out.

Thai Airways is building a new CFM Leap 1A engine shop at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to service the airline’s incoming Airbus A321neo fleet.

Large aircraft orders in India will provide significant opportunity to build up engine MRO capabilities in the country.

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