MRO

By James Pozzi
Stansted headquartered GT Engine Services will become part of the group's European MRO setup.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Tight MRO capacity and supply chain delays are causing North American operators to take a more forward-thinking approach to planning.
MRO

By Keith Mwanalushi
Lilium signed a licensing agreement with Dedienne Aerospace at EBACE 2024 covering tooling for production and maintenance operations.
EBACE

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aviation maintenance schools are raising concerns about companies hiring students before they obtain degrees that would qualify them for management.
Workforce & Training

New MRO facilities and joint ventures are highlights of this month’s News Briefs and Contracts.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Brett Levanto
Industry scrutiny and edits are necessary to ensure new FAA rules are consistent and clear.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Keith Mwanalushi
Cranfield University is investigating how to maximize predictive maintenance benefits with limited or multiple sources of data.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Paul Seidenman
Line maintenance providers are growing portfolios and global footprints.
Supply Chain

By Alan Dron
Montreal-based Avianor has signed what it describes as a “substantial long-term contract” to provide maintenance for Air Canada’s fleet of Airbus A220-300s.
Small Narrowbody Jets

By Keith Mwanalushi
J&C Aero is growing capabilities at a new cabin interiors facility in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Today we’re celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, which recognizes the efforts of MRO staff behind the scenes who keep aircraft flying safely, by sharing stories from interesting and accomplished AMTs from all stages of this path, ranging from those just starting their careers to experienced professionals who have taken unique journeys in the industry.
Workforce & Training

AVIANOR, Canada has new long-term Air Canada contract to provide A220 heavy maintenance. It is building $70m, 105,000 sq ft A220 Center of Excellence (four maintenance lines) at Montreal-Mirabel to open in 2H24 (SPNWS; Oct 20).

MRO

LUFTHANSA TECHNIK is launching a holistic, chemical-free fuel tank sanitization procedure for VIP and business jets.

Business Aviation

SAUDIA TECHNIC and SAUDI TELECOM signed MOA to integrate artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions into MRO operations.

MRO

AIRPLANE PAINTER, Toulouse was selected by Deutsche Aircraft to provide stripping and repainting of D328 fleet.

MRO

AMETEK MRO is consolidating its business jet MRO capabilities in Europe to support the rapid expansion of the business aviation sector worldwide. AMETEK MRO AEM and ANTAVIA have both enhanced their MRO capabilities.

Business Aviation

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Students from Tarrant County College’s winning Aerospace Maintenance Competition Team share their industry experiences.
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
David Jones, a recent recipient of the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award, speaks about his career experience and industry perspectives.
Workforce & Training

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
How two former AMTs are helping to boost MRO workforce pipeline through high school education at their unique alma mater.
Workforce & Training

By Chen Chuanren
Japan and South Korea's civil aviation regulators have agreed to mutually recognize each other’s aviation certifications and approvals.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

NOMAD TECHNICS completed C-check on a Head of State ACJ320 at its Basel/Switzerland facility.

MRO

HAECO extended A330F line maintenance contract with Hong Kong Air Cargo at Hong Kong International through 2026.

MRO

By Sean Broderick
More than 40% of the in-service Boeing 787 fleet will require inspections to identify incorrectly made parts on fittings that connect floor beams to the fuselage.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
How one storage specialist is capitalizing on the grounding of some GTF-powered Airbus A320neo aircraft.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Porter Airlines’ new aircraft maintenance base at Ottawa International Airport will be its primary maintenance base.
MRO