AAR Corp. has acquired HAECO Americas for $78 million in an all-cash transaction, which significantly expands its heavy maintenance capacity in the U.S.
HAECO Engine Services (Xiamen) has broken ground on a new facility in Xiamen, China, aimed at expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul of more engine types.
Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.
MRO majors in the Asia-Pacific are calling for the industry to generate an organic pool of aircraft technicians and engineers, even as talent is either moving away from the industry or to other players.