CFM's new reverse bleed system (RBS) is designed to prevent a fuel nozzle problem linked to carbon deposits and expects to have retrofits available by mid-year.
CHALLENGE TECHNIC, Malta is poised for a strategic expansion in 2024, including adding three new aircraft to the Challenge Group fleet, opening of a new maintenance station, and adding partnerships with three new customers.
AIRBUS forecasts North America's commercial aircraft services market will grow from $31b in 2023 to $45b by 2042: maintenance market will grow 2% per year from $25.9b to $37.8b; market for enhancements and modernization will grow 4.1% per year from $1.9b to $4.1b; and market for training and operations will grow 0.8% per year from $2.5b to $3b.
VALLAIR completed update and build of its aerostructure repair and engine teardown & component repair facility in Châteauroux to sustain lifecycle of large components that might otherwise be scrapped due to the associated costs.
AVIATAR (Lufthansa Technik) launched Reliability Solutions series of applications, initially with Engineering Analytics Suite, to modernize fleet management.