ST Aerospace is reviewing its narrowbody maintenance facility in Panama, which is recording the lowest demand among the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider’s global facilities, says President Chang Cheow Teck. The MRO provider opened the Panama facility in 2007 to take advantage of lower labor costs in the region and access to local operators. While ST Aerospace hoped to take advantage of its global network, competitors from established MRO companies—Aeroman in El Salvador and Coopesa in Costa Rica—did not leave much space for a third provider.

The FAA has ordered Boeing 737 Next Generation operators to replace engine strut fluid draining systems.

Global aircraft spares support specialist A J Walter Aviation has announced the introduction of a new exchange service for complete fan blade sets.

Global aircraft spares support specialist A J Walter Aviation has announced the introduction of a new exchange service for complete fan blade sets.

Abu Dhabi-based AMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center) and Turbine Services & Solutions (TS&S) - both part of Mubadala Aerospace, have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Vocational Education and Training Institute (ADVETI) to sponsor training programs for UAE nationals.

Turkey's MNG Technic – the privately-owned MRO provider at Istanbul International Ataturk Airport, was active in last week's Airline Engineering & Maintenance Conference held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Istanbul.

The FAA’s sweeping effort to align its draft repair station regulation with industry reality should go back to the drawing board for a second draft that incorporates feedback generated by the initial proposal, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) tells the FAA.

Canada-based completions, refurbishment and maintenance specialist, Flying Colours has won its first Saudi registered aircraft maintenance project.