The region is perceived to still be lagging behind in the area of innovation but a step change in technology adoption is being noted.

Elbe Flugzeug Werke (EFW) has signed agreement with the Chinese HNA Aviation Group to convert Airbus A330 passenger aircraft into freighters starting next year.

All Nippon Airways continues to grapple with engine-related aircraft availability issues with its Boeing 787 and Airbus A320neo-family fleets.

FEAM Aero will roll out several new technology initiatives at the beginning of 2025, including new software and potential artificial intelligence use cases.

Qantas Engineering is looking at ways to address maintenance work being offshored overseas while finding workforce strategies to deal with labor shortages.

Air India has selected Swiss-AS AMOS software to manage maintenance, engineering and logistics.

The airframer’s recent investments are targeted at alleviating supply chain challenges.

Corax is planning to expand its global footprint and boost its parts inventory in 2025.