MRO

Pratt & Whitney Canada will host an agreement signing at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) 2023 with Falcon Aviation Services for a Fleet Management Program (FMP) agreement.

A look at global MRO shop visit projections over the next three years.

Listen in to hear about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry—primarily supply chain pressure and workforce shortages.

ExecuJet MRO Services Africa, at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg, has been approved by Embraer as an authorized business jet service center.

In fall 2023, GE Aerospace will open a new facility that it sees as a key to ensuring its newest engines live up to customer expectations.

The airline is seeking regulatory approval for its swarm-based drone inspections, which it has been refining during testing on Boeing 737s.

Validation tests will continue through the remainder of the year and amass a “large” number of cycles.

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed the first tests of its UltraFan technology demonstrator at its facility in Derby, UK.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The first hangar is expected to be completed by 2025 and will service cargo and passenger airlines operating in the Asia region.

Supply chain and MRO capacity problems have also affected the ability of lessors to transition aircraft on time.

CASA has lost a lot of experienced technical staff over the past 10 years, said Darren Dunbier, Virgin Australia’s general manger for engineering operations.

Australia’s MRO industry faces major challenges due to a shortage of licensed aircraft engineers.

The ongoing shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines has left 10 of airBaltic’s 41 Airbus A220-300s grounded.

The findings are behind a May 11 airworthiness directive (AD) issued by EASA on the A380.

IATA has highlighted three priorities to enable the ground handling sector to build resilience and ensure long-term sustainability.

The German passenger-to-freighter conversion specialist has received an STC approval from the CAAC.

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS has order from Cargo Air, Bulgaria to convert a fifth 737-800 (30881; ex-Royal Flight) to freighter.

The Irish leasing company had previously owned a stake in the U.S.-based parts specialist since 2017.

Some operators have been impacted by issues relating to the GTF engine family over the past year.

A look at Australia's commercial aftermarket and shop visit projections over the next ten years.

ST Engineering's first quarter report shows its commercial aerospace segment had 29% year-on-year recovery, its revenue surpassing 2020 pre-COVID levels.

A large number of Airbus A320neos, A220s and Embraer E2 aircraft are parked as Pratt & Whitney struggles with retrofits and engine supply.

The U.S. FAA is giving operators three years to replace decompression panels on certain Boeing 787s.

Heico Corp. plans to acquire Wencor Group for $2.05 billion by the end of 2023.