MRO

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 10-year Emirates contract to maintain/support 116 PW980 APUs on its A380s.

Etihad Engineering announced two developments at the Dubai Airshow related to reducing its carbon footprint and growing its training capability.

The massive investment in aircraft permeates through aviation; at the Dubai Airshow, it was the time for aviation services to hit the industry.

Paramount and its strategic partner AAL Group have completed the initial testing stage of the composite helicopter blades for Mi-type helicopters.

Flydubai plans for a purpose-built USD 190 million MRO facility in Dubai South by 2026.

Soisa Aircraft Interiors is expanding operations in Dubai to grow business with Middle Eastern carriers.

Large aircraft orders in the Middle East region are driving MRO providers to boost capacity and workforce initiatives.

EMIRATES plans to build US$950m, 1m sq meter engineering facility at Dubai World Center (DWC); Phase 1 includes eight MRO hangars and a paint hangar, an engine run-up facility, and 20 support workshops for completion in 2027.

GATES received FAA Part 145 Air Agency Certificate for its Specialized Procedures Aeroengine Hospital (SPAH), OH.

AERO 3 (GenNx360 Capital Partners) acquired SKYWHEELS, UK (wheel/brake repair) and will become part of group that comprises AeroRepair, Aircrafters and Hemico to provide wheel, brake, battery and landing gear repair and overhaul.

BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES was selected by Ethiopian Airlines to work on cabin refurbishment for its existing 787 fleet, which includes installation of THALES IFE systems, ADIENT AEROSPACE b/c seats and new t/c seats (supplier TBA).

JORAMCO has new Emirates contract to provide additional nose-to-tail 777 maintenance services through 2025.

ROLLS-ROYCE has MOU with Air Mauritius to provide TotalCare maintenance for three Trent XWB-powered A350s.

OEMSERVICES plans by 3Q24 to establish new 3,000 sq meter regional support center at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South; facility will house A320, A350 and A380 components to support Gulf customers.

CFM INTERNATIONAL has LEAP maintenance contracts from Air Cairo for 14 A320neos and flydubai for 111 737 MAXs.

DE HAVILLAND CANADA has orders to supply Dash 8-400 QC mod kits to Falcon Aviation (2) and Advantage Air (1).

SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.

Oscar Perez, managing director at Spain-based Globalia Maintenance, discusses the company's plans to establish a widebody center of excellence in Madrid and its investments aimed at reducing lead times.

Emirates announced during the Dubai Air Show a US$950 million investment to build a new ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC).

Lufthansa Technik signed new deals covering base maintenance, component support and technician training at the Dubai Airshow.

Emirates is investing $950 million to build a new engineering facility that will expand MRO capacity for its growing fleet.

Tune in as experts discuss the latest updates around the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine fixes and the continuing AOG Technics undocumented parts saga.

SAUDIA TECHNIC was licensed by Honeywell for 331-500 APU maintenance as authorized service center in Middle East.

HONEYWELL has 5-year EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering contract to provide flat-rate component repair services (includes environmental controls, avionics and safety systems) for EgyptAir's fleet of >80 A320s, A330s, 737s and 777s.

Brad Tyler to Chief Operating Officer of xCelle Americas (AFI KLM E&M/Triumph Group), Hot Springs, AR.