MRO

A new change to India’s goods and services tax should make MRO investment in the country more attractive.

This week’s Flight Friday revisits a similar analysis from earlier in 2024, the utilization of CFM Leap and Pratt & Whitney PW1000G (GTF)-powered aircraft.

As Boeing plans to acquire the majority of Spirit AeroSystems, with some parts carved out by Airbus, change is coming to the supplier's aftermarket business.

The Airbus A321neo was painted as part of its entry-into-service activity.

SATAIR (Airbus) has Transavia France contract to provide its Integrated Material Services (IMS) supply chain solution.

AIRINMAR, UK was selected by Airhub Aviation to provide repair cost oversight for GetJet Airlines, Lithuania.

MRO providers are deploying strategies to mitigate impacts from significant price increases on components and materials.

VALLAIR was selected by CORAX to part out an ex-Hong Kong Airlines A330-200 at Châteauroux, France.

HAECO extended contract with Airbus to provide A320, A330, A340, A350 and A380 radome repair services.

SMARTSKY received FAA STC for SmartSky LITE inflight Wi-Fi system for King Air models B200 through 360, representing >2,000 aircraft in service; first article installation was completed by DAVINCI JETS SERVICES, NC.

VAS AERO SERVICES, FL has acquired seven ex-China Southern A330s with PW4170s; engines will be made available for lease, as well as harvested for USM parts, while airframes will be designated for placement or possible teardown.

VAS Aero Services CEO Tommy Hughes shares perspectives on aftermarket teardown and USM trends.

The Lithuanian MRO will look at growth opportunities across multiple segments, including wheels and brakes repairs and engine services.

According to Fokker Services Group (FSG), the facility is used for component maintenance for major airlines.

The deal for 15 PW1100G-JM engines is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

Listen in to hear insights from MRO BEER, including on airBaltic's GTF issues and Ryanair's operations, from James Pozzi, Dan Williams and Lee Ann Shay.

WestJet mechanics followed through with a strike notice over the weekend, a work stoppage previously believed averted after government intervention.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry, including firms obtaining European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 145 certification, and training courses available for design and production of aviation products and related components.

Asia-Pacific-based turboprop operators have been told to review their practices after safety data revealed higher-than-average incident rates in the region.

ISRAIR GROUP is acquiring 25% stake in BIRD AVIATION, Cyprus (aircraft MRO) for €2.3m (SPNWS; May 31) and now owns 75%. It is expected to take another 12.5% in 2025 for €1.4m and the remaining 12.5% for another €1.4m (date TBA).

SAFRAN NACELLES was selected by Sunclass to provide nacelle maintenance support for A320neos and A330neos.

AFI KLM E&M was selected by Croatia Airlines to provide A220 component support.

Cameron France to Vice President of Operations of Mammoth Freighters, Orlando.

Canada’s Labor Minister has ordered final binding arbitration to resolve negotiations between WestJet and its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

The 10-year outlook for the Baltics and Eastern European region shows the in-service fleet expanding and MRO demand at $32 billion.