MRO

BGS

BGS was selected by Wizz Air to continue to supply aviation fuel at Kaunas and Vilnius airports, plus add Tallinn to the partnership.

MRO

MID-ATLANTIC OPPORTUNITY PARK is being developed near Pittsburgh, PA as aviation business hub (exempt from certain state/local taxes), set to be anchored by 100,000 sq ft hangar facility for narrowbody aircraft MRO operations.

MRO

VAS AERO SERVICES has new consignment deal with Dr. Peters Group to manage part out of four more A380s (now eight) -- three at TARMAC AEROSAVE and one at ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT STORAGE -- for reclamation/redistribution of USM.

MRO

By Sean Broderick
VAS Aero Services will manage the teardown of three A380s by France’s Tarmac Aerosave; parts will be positioned among operators in Europe and the Middle East,
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Alex Derber
The Brazilian carrier has outsourced ATR 72-600 and Embraer E1 redelivery checks outside of South America.
MRO

By Molly McMillin
The 149,500 ft.² facility includes workshops, storage space, offices, training rooms and rest areas.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Stacey Rudser
Moving the needle on the sector’s gender imbalance will require leadership to prioritize inclusivity and respect in the hangar.
Workforce & Training

By Christian Albertson
Aviation Week projects that North and Latin America commercial MRO labor expenditures will top $46.8 billion through 2033.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Justin O’Donnell, Riyadh Air technical director, speaks to Aviation Week about the startup airline’s MRO plans.
Services & Support

Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

STANDARDAERO completed stand-up of its LEAP maintenance capabilities at San Antonio, TX for CTEM shop visits.

MRO

LAUNCH was selected by Aspire MRO to provide a Total Labor Management Solution, incl a dedicated Delivery Team (recruiting/program management).

MRO

PSA AIRLINES opened E175 line maintenance base at DFW, its ninth in its network.

MRO

ATOPS EUROPE was established to provide EASA-approved engine maintenance out of 35,000 sq ft facility in Portugal.

MRO

FEAM AERO opened new 150,000 sq ft, 3-bay widebody hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, complementing existing 103,000 sq ft hangar inaugurated in Jan 2020; it invested $45m in project (SPNWS; March 22).

MRO

SUNVAIR AEROSPACE GROUP, CA completed its first 787 landing gear overhaul under contract with Boeing.

MRO

ASCENT AVIATION SERVICES broke ground on new two widebody hangars at Pinal Air Park in Marana, AZ to handle 777-300ER freighter conversions for IAI; $55m investment will add 180,000 sq ft hangar/60,000 sq ft shop capacity.

MRO

By Alex Derber
Asia’s slower recovery has provided opportunities for Western carriers to book maintenance slots in the region.
MRO

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Aspire MRO has partnered with Launch Technical Workforce Solutions to ramp up hiring ahead of freighter conversion growth.
MRO Americas

Sarah MacLeod
ARSA argues leadership changes at the FAA and Boeing have overcomplicated safety policies and procedures for the workforce.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Keith Mwanalushi
DASI sees the aviation parts market evolving to include spot markets.
Supply Chain

By Keith Mwanalushi
The manufacturer aims to use digital tools and technologies to enhance maintenance support for customers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Joe Anselmo, Guy Norris
In a wide-ranging interview, Culp talks about the new company’s future and says he has no interest in taking his turnaround skills to Boeing.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By James Pozzi
The MRO plots its path to exceeding €10 billion in revenue by 2030.
Services & Support

AAR

AAR plans April 5 to break ground on 3-bay, 80,000 sq ft hangar at Will Rogers World Airport n Oklahoma City to support expansion of 737 heavy maintenance program for Alaska Airlines to a minimum of six lines (SPNWS; December 8).

MRO