Aircraft & Propulsion

By Chen Chuanren
Hong Kong’s HAECO has inked a component services agreement with Aeroflot-Russian Airlines to support the airline’s entire fleet of aircraft. The deal
MRO

By Sean Broderick
When it comes to saving money on maintenance, aircraft operators have options.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Etihad will carry out two conversion lines for the 777-300ER in Abu Dhabi.
MRO

By James Pozzi
Direct Maintenance has expanded its partnership with China Southern Airlines to incorporate technical handling services of the carrier’s fleet line
MRO

By James Pozzi
Japan Airlines (JAL) has entered into a five-year year aftermarket services agreement with GE Aviation for coverage on its CFM56-7B engines powering
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Heico Corp.’s commercial aviation-focused Flight Support Group (FSG) has posted its fourth straight quarter of revenue growth, adding another data point that suggests increased flying is translating into a broader aftermarket recovery.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Europe’s slow recovery is being offset by increasing headwinds in Asia, creating a mixed near-term outlook for some aftermarket providers, Bank of America analysts report.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
The Latin American airline will retrofit its fleet of Boeing 737NG aircraft with new wheels and carbon brakes from Collins Aerospace.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Victoria Moores
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to create a new Boeing 767 passenger-to-cargo conversion center in Addis Ababa, with three Ethiopian Airlines 767-300s set to launch the new venture.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Increased flight activity during the last quarter boosted TransDigm’s aftermarket sales both sequentially and year-over-year (YOY), yet another positive sign that the sector is in recovery mode.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Norris
The study, conducted by the DLR’s Institute of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), focused initially on engine washes as part of a broader effort to develop a modular framework for life-cycle assessment of aircraft maintenance.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Hong Kong-based MRO acquired Shanghai-based AML Aviation Technologies last month.
MRO

By James Pozzi
Israeli aerospace giant will partner with Ethiopian Airlines on its latest PTF center.
MRO

By James Pozzi
When a year moves at such a breakneck pace as 2021 has, annual events commonly re-appear in your in-tray that were completed what seems like just a
MRO

By James Pozzi
New U.S. facility follows announcement of plans to expand European hub.
MRO

By Alan Dron
Etihad Airways’ engineering arm plans to team up with two specialists in 3D printing to research the possibility of applying the technique to serial production of cabin components.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has dropped a lawsuit against Rolls-Royce and Rolls-Royce Total Care Services, the flag carrier has noted in
MRO

By James Pozzi
HAECO Engine Services Xiamen has completed its 700th GE90 output and has finished implementing upgrades to its engine test cell at its facility in
MRO

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s struggles handing over 787s during much of the COVID-19-induced long-haul traffic collapse may have an unintended upside—a forced pause in deliveries during a temporary stretch of low demand when many customers do not want the aircraft.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Unical’s MRO business has been acquired as part of group buyout by private equity company Platinum Equity. Could more deals be on the way?
MRO

By Victoria Moores
C&L Aviation Group has redelivered its first Saab 340Bplus passenger-to-cargo conversion, with another five of the type scheduled for completion by the end of 2022.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Henry Canaday
MRO provider is experiencing a busier summer than usual aided by lease transition work.
MRO

By Alex Derber
The airline's maintenance division could look at more transition and end-of-lease checks for lessors.
MRO

By Ben Goldstein
Mesa Airlines said a shortage of spare parts is leading to elevated maintenance times across its Bombardier CRJ-900 fleet, causing knock-on difficulties across its American Airlines operation.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Lufthansa Technik will stop offering line-maintenance services from a raft of facilities in its home market as it continues restructuring in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
MRO