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WHEELS UP plans by end 2024 to open business aircraft maintenance facility at Palm Beach International Airport, resulting in closure existing facilities at Cincinnati and Broomfield, CO and relocation of resources from Ft. Lauderdale.

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CZECH AIRLINES TECHNICS earned CZK64m in 2023 vs CZK19m in 2022; it completed 76 base maintenance job orders.

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RIMBUN AIR, Indonesia is reportedly evaluating a 737-900ER freighter conversion program.

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By James Pozzi
MRO demand outstripping supply has led to the company ramping up its repair capabilities in the U.S.
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By Keith Mwanalushi
Airinmar details trends that are impacting aftermarket warranty management negotiations.
MRO

By Keith Mwanalushi
International Aerospace Coatings has started using a VR paint training system from AkzoNobel that will reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Emerging Technologies

By Kim Minseok
South Korea is working to establish its own F-35 MRO depot at Cheongju AB by 2027.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Sean Broderick
Boeing’s efforts to address widespread organizational safety problems were met with sharp criticism in two U.S. congressional hearings April 17.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

Jack Karapetyan to Vice President/General Manager-Global MRO Operations of Ontic, CA.

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EFW

EFW expects to deliver 25 A330P2Fs in 2024 vs 11 in 2023.

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HAECO extended China Airlines deal to provide inventory technical management services, including component pooling and repair management, for 10 777-300ERs/10 777Fs through 2032, plus landing gear overhaul for the 10 777-300ERs.

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By James Pozzi
The agreement was announced last week at MRO Americas.
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Air Works Group, India’s leading independent MRO, celebrated the 73rd anniversary of operations on 16 April.
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TGIS AVIATION received CAMO approval from UK CAA.

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AJW GROUP signed groundbreaking logistics contracts with Expeditors, GBA Global Solutions, and GB Malpensa to accelerate implementation of a modern logistics model by integrating cutting-edge technology for enhanced efficiency.

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THE AVIATION CIRCULARITY CONSORTIUM was formed by Nandina REM, Jamco America, Qantas, Sumitomo, Titan Leasing and Vaupell for recycling material from dismantled aircraft, bridging gap to other manufacturing industries.

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4THRUST, Poland was certified by EASA to provide A330 maintenance, it first widebody aircraft type.

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By Matthew Fulco
Investment bank Jefferies estimates that aftermarket revenue reached 109% of 2023 levels in the first quarter of 2024.
Supply Chain

By Alex Derber
The maintenance arm of Turkish Airlines has grown third-party sales, including cargo conversion, heavy maintenance and component work.
MRO

Aviation Week Network Staff
Russia’s largest carriers are starting to introduce locally developed software to help maintain their Western-made airliners.
Aircraft & Propulsion

KANSAS MODIFICATION CENTER, STRATOS INDUSTRIES and INTEGRATED AEROSPACE ALLIANCE formed partnership to build three widebody hangars in Morocco for converting 777-300ERs to freighters (up to eight per year).

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SANAD GROUP has 5-year, $145m contract extension from Asiana to provide V2500 maintenance for its A321s.

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RAMCO SYSTEMS was selected to provide its aviation software suite for Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center, replacing multiple legacy systems.

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ITP AERO was selected by Honeywell to establish an F124-GA-200 service center at Ajalvir, Spain.

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By Lindsay Bjerregaard
In its largest year yet, the competition saw growth from all-female and international teams.
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