Turkish Technic has signed a component pool services agreement for A320 family fleet with Onur Air for 5 years period.

The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market in Eastern Europe, the Baltic states and the Commonwealth of Independent States is very fragmented and is driving “hyper-competition,” says FL Technics CEO Jonas Butautis. “This region is dominated by smaller players and, frankly, I don’t see that changing,” he adds. ICF SH&E pegs the MRO market in this region at $2.1 billion, compared with $50.9 billion worldwide in 2011.

Aftermarket parts supplier AeroInv.com today will name FL Technics, the maintenance arm of Vilnius-based Avia Solutions Group, its exclusive sales representative in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Baltic and Eastern European.

There is no magic formula for a profitable airline business model, says Lim Kim Hai, head of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex). Rather, success comes from focusing on a raft of minor details, and constantly searching for new ways to do them better.

The FAA is taking steps to significantly overhaul outdated repair station ratings and certification requirements, but a proposal released yesterday avoids attempts to impose new quality system requirements.

Qantas is taking a major step to consolidate its engineering operation.

L-3 Aviation Products , Phoenix, named Ralph DeMarco VP-sales and marketing.

JetBlue Airways , New York, appointed Mary Neff VP-supply chain.