Grupo Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines have reached a tentative agreement to build a new, jointly operated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center in Queretaro—instead of expanding the existing one at Guadalajara as previously planned—and expect it be fully operational by 2014. Under the memorandum of understanding signed by the carriers, they will move work currently being performed at Guadalajara International Airport to the new facility at Intercontinental Airport in Queretaro, next to that state’s Aerospace Park.

The Irish commercial aircraft MRO industry is positioning itself for growth, as Ireland's economy slowly recovers from its own financial crisis and the global economy falters

Toughened resins and simpler composite damage-detection technology have scant applicability to most aircraft

Helicopter manufacturers explore next version of Maintenance Steering Group (MSG-3) methodology for scheduled maintenance.

Propelled by the introduction of the 787 into service, Boeing's overall Airplane Health Monitoring (AHM) capabilities are expanding rapidly. AHM is poised to deliver distinctly predictive inflight data to engineers and maintainers that will allow them to interdict incipient problems before they fully manifest themselves—and the airframer is introducing the approach across its product line.

ERA Technology, provider of specialist technical consultancy services, has opened a new office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Boeing Flight Services is increasing its Asia Pacific

Honeywell is “in discussions with a Russian firm regarding the potential use of our TPE331-12U engine” in Antonov An-2 aircraft, the U.S. manufacturer tells Aviation Week.