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The new Smart Lander service uses machine learning to analyze maintenance required after hard landings.

Vallar has invested in Aircraft Academy to help it train mechanics and engineers as it seeks to fill hundreds of roles over the next five years.

SpiceJet has appointed Anil Singla as its vice president and head of engineering.

Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) – the maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) business arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines – is embarking on a massive growth plan to meet the expansion demands of its parent and that of its government, which has opened its borders to encourage tourism and business activities.

A major question for MRO planners is how quickly to invest in capabilities for new-technology airframes and engines, maintenance demand for which will

IAI was selected by Cargojet to convert four 777-300ERs to freighters; deal includes options for additional conversions.

TAP Air Portugal will operate its entire fleet this summer but the carrier is having issues with the engines that power its fleet of Airbus A330-900s.

IAI Lands Cargojet P2F Contract Israel Aerospace Industries has signed an agreement with Canadian cargo airline Cargojet to perform four Boeing 777

Russia’s war on Ukraine is impacting aviation in myriad ways, but so could changes in China.

Graham Webb, Pratt & Whitney’s Chief Sustainability Officer, tells Lee Ann Shay about what needs to be done now to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint.

SHELTAIR AVIATION is building $5.5m, 30,000 sq ft hangar at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport for 4Q22.

THALES was selected by Dassault Aviation to provide electrical system maintenance/upgrades for Falcon 900/2000.

MAMMOTH FREIGHTERS has Saudia order for seven 777 freighter conversions, plus five options, according to unconfirmed media report; SAUDIA AEROSPACE

STS AVIATION SERVICES has Ryanair contract to provide two lines of 737 heavy maintenance at Birmingham during winter season.

The airline’s technical services division will work with SkySelect to digitize the parts purchasing process.

How Egyptair’s maintenance division is building its operations to cater for more third-party MRO work.

How the Ukraine war and sanctions against Russia are affecting MRO providers, lessors and OEMs.

NEXT LEVEL AVIATION has multi-year USM consignment agreement with Aero Engine Solutions for CFM56 accessories.

CAERDAV has Ryanair contract to provide two lines of 737 heavy maintenance at Cardiff during winter season.

Field Aerospace, Collins Aerospace and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada will be modifying a Dash 8 aircraft for special operations in the Antarctic.

The low-cost carrier will send two lines of heavy maintenance to UK-based MRO Caerdav this winter.

Repair stations cry foul on new FAA, EASA objections to parts documentation procedure that has long been accepted by both regulators.

A recap of some of the key talking points from MRO Americas 2022.

MROs in the Asia-Pacific region are seeing signs of market recovery, but supply chain challenges and Chinese lockdowns continue to impact the aftermarket.

TEXEL AIR, Bahrain ordered third/fourth 737-800BCFs; first was delivered in January and second is due by end of 2022.