Aegean Airlines is continuing its effort to complete a training center as well as preparing for a third-party MRO business, amid strong third quarter results.
SAFRAN NACELLES signed NacelleLife service agreements with EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering to support thrust reversers for 11 EgyptAir A330ceos; and Saudia to support nacelles for 35 LEAP-powered A320neo Family aircraft.
Japan Airlines is working with startups H2Fly, Universal Hydrogen and ZeroAvia to explore the retrofit of its regional aircraft with zero-emission powertrains.
FLYDUBAI plans to build US$190m MRO facility at Dubai South for 4Q26 and US$56m, 38,000 sq ft flight training facility (with four 737 MAX full-flight simulators and FTD from CAE) on the flydubai Campus for January 2025.
VALLAIR GROUP reached agreement with Saudi Arabia's National Industrial Development Center to develop narrowbody MRO, aircraft disassembly, component repair, aircraft painting and maintenance training operations in the Kingdom.
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.
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).
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.