MRO

By Stephen Costley

SAFRAN inaugurated €200m, 45,000 sq meter LEAP engine MRO center at Hyderabad, India to support 300 shop visits per year. It also broke ground on adjacent €40m, 5,000 sq meter M88 engine MRO shop for IAF Rafale fighters.

MRO

By Stephen Costley

SIAEC and SAFRAN AIRCRAFT ENGINES signed LOI to form LEAP maintenance joint venture in Singapore. SIAEC currently performs LEAP engine quick turn maintenance for Safran at its aircraft engine services facility at Changi North.

MRO

By Sean Broderick
Boeing 737 Next Generation operators have until Jan. 9, 2026, to inspect affected aircraft for cross-fed brake hoses, a new FAA airworthiness directive states.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Swaati Ketkar
Safran has opened a new Leap MRO facility in Hyderabad, India, which will eventually have capability to maintain up to 300 engines annually.
Aircraft & Propulsion

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MRO

By Stephen Costley

Algirdas Kadakšys to Deputy CEO-Line Maintenance of FL Technics.

MRO

By Keith Mwanalushi
Satair shares details about how its expanded cooperation with Gameco will generate efficiencies and cost savings.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Ella Nethersole
Cabin-furnishing specialist F/LIST has expanded its presence in Dubai as demand for aftermarket services in the Middle East continues to rise.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
For Emirates’ long-haul fleet, the challenge is twofold: maintaining aging widebodies while looking beyond their likely life spans to the next big thing.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Students at JetBlue’s partner schools can now train for aviation maintenance roles at the airline through an expanded program.
Workforce & Training

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Alphavest Capital and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish aerospace centers of excellence (COEs) in Morocco.
Supply Chain

By Adrian Schofield
Korean Air announced an agreement with Incheon International Airport Corp. setting the stage for the construction of a new maintenance hangar at the airport.
Maintenance & Training

By Anuradha Deenapanray
Sanad has announced several agreements with leading engine manufacturers to expand its MRO footprint.
Emerging Technologies

By Ella Nethersole
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed key maintenance approvals from the U.S. FAA along with certifications from eight African civil aviation authorities.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Alex Derber
Strong engine maintenance demand has been recognized by rating agencies in recent credit assessments of aviation OEMs and aftermarket suppliers.
Services & Support

By Alan Dron
Flydubai enlarges its maintenance facilities, saving time and money.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chuck Grieve
Joramco and DAE have assembled a dream team of top executives to oversee an expanded facility in Amman and whatever comes next for this hugely-successful group.
Interiors & Connectivity

By Chuck Grieve
In an era of technological advancement, evolving operational landscapes and ambitious sustainability targets, safety can be a unifying force for a sustainable future.
Emerging Technologies

By Tony Osborne
Airbus has forged an agreement with UAE-based Calidus that could potentially lead to the creation of an MRO facility for the A400M airlifter in the UAE.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Navigating persistent supply chain constraints, airlines are increasingly looking to bring capabilities closer to home, if not in-house.
Maintenance & Training

By Sean Broderick
The direct-to-final rule, set for publication Nov. 25, mandates Boeing instructions included in an Oct. 15 alert service bulletin sent to affected customers.
Safety, Ops & Regulation