Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Lufthansa targets saving millions from digitizing technical operations and carving out certain engineering and maintenance functions from Lufthansa Technik.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Marshall Aerospace has halted plans to move from its current facilities in Cambridge, England, to Cranfield, England, citing cost concerns.
Supply Chain

By Christine Boynton
American Airlines plans to retrofit all its dual-class regional jets with refreshed interiors, amidst a continued push to expand premium offerings.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chen Chuanren
Cathay Group has awarded Lufthansa Technik its largest-ever MRO contract with the carrier, covering all its Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
Air Austral announced it will retire its fleet of Airbus A220-300s after persistent technical problems with their Pratt & Whitney PW1500G GTF engines.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Abu Dhabi-based Sanad has signed an MRO services agreement with Malaysian low-cost widebody operator AirAsia X.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
Elliott Aviation has recentered its focus on what President Michael Parrish believes is key to its success—its people.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Xtreme Group is boosting its MRO facilities and staff to support the growth of its recently launched cargo airline, 7Air.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Acron Aviation’s new MRO center in Bengaluru, India, will initially focus on repair and test capabilities for cockpit voice and flight data recorders.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
The Okinawa-based MRO provides updates on its conversion and end-of-lease services.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Aegean Airlines expects to have 12-14 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft out of service over the next 12 months due to GTF engine inspections and maintenance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
If turboprop manufacturer ATR develops its 50-seater model, the U.S. will need to build up maintenance provision for ATR aircraft, which is currently lacking.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Efforts to localize component MRO in Malaysia are expected to gather pace in the next few years as part of its plan to grow domestic aerospace revenues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Thales signed two major agreements with IndiGo covering long-term avionics maintenance support and expanded deployment of digital flight operations tools.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aegean Airlines said it expects accelerated inspections of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines to be completed by early 2028.
Airlines & Lessors

By James Pozzi
Satair plans to provide expendable material management services for Philippines-based carrier Cebu Pacific’s fleet of Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.
Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
A lack of in-region engine maintenance shop capacity combined with a shortage of capabilities is causing bottlenecks in Asia-Pacific for airline customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Aircraft asset manager Airborne Capital is preparing a new partnership with maintenance provider MRO Japan to improve end-of-lease services for clients.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
USM usage is growing in Asia-Pacific among end users, but the region faces challenges related to high costs, regulatory requirements and supply chain issues.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Swaati Ketkar
Air Works Group has introduced the Airbus Competence Training Suite for A320 family aircraft.
Workforce & Training

By Lee Ann Shay
Currently an all-Airbus A330 operator, AirAsia X plans to add A321neos and A321LRs to its fleet next year that will enable it to go into new markets.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alex Derber
Germany's MTU Aero Engines has earned a rating upgrade thanks to a strong position on new engine platforms, booming services business and financial discipline.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay
ST Engineering’s Singapore shop is doubling its capacity for CFM engines by 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi, Jens Flottau
Aviation Week editors discuss the challenges, opportunities and changes in the European engine aftermarket—including highlights from AeroEngines Europe.
MRO Podcast

By Swaati Ketkar
DTX Group is planning to build a landing gear overhaul facility in India to provide localized options for domestic and regional carriers.
Aircraft & Propulsion