GE Aviation is now offering an on-wing engine upgrade program for certain configurations of the CF34-3A2 engine that will allow the engines to go from a hard-time maintenance schedule to an on-condition maintenance schedule.

Lean management, a global term increasingly talked about in almost every industrial sector, is now the focus of the Middle East aerospace industry. Alan Martyn of Simpler Consulting clears up the confusion surrounding the subject, explains how it is suited to the region and looks at best practice.

A fast-growing parent airline means that EgyptAir Maintenance and Engineering has plenty to do, writes Brendan Gallagher. But the company is relying on a combination of third-party business and joint ventures to catapult it into the MRO big league.

Bahrain's MENA Aerospace Enterprises announced today that its avionics and aircraft maintenance division, SA MENA Avionics has been selected to supply and install specialized communication equipment on nearly two hundred aircraft based in the region and operated by an unnamed country. The contract's scope of work includes modification, certification and commissioning work, and will require almost one year to complete.

Etihad Airways has again passed a rigorous aviation industry safety audit, for the third consecutive audit.

Transworld has created a partnership with US-based parts distributor and supply chain specialist API to develop a world-class spare parts distribution centre at Transworld's headquarters in the Jebel Ali Free Zone, in Dubai.

Suppliers of distribution and supply chain services, Aerospace Products International (API), a wholly-owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc, has announced an alliance with Transworld Aviation FZE.

Honeywell is to grant special rights and licenses to Mubadala Aerospace subsidiaries Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) and SR Technics as authorized service providers for Honeywell mechanical components and avionics on various in-service aircraft, and the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 when the platforms come into service.