SAFRAN secured contracts with Emirates worth US$1.2b to provide seats for A350s, 777-9s and 777-300s; A350/777-9 galleys/inserts; RAVE AeroConnect Ka-band inflight connectivity for 50 A350s, 60 A380s and 50 777-9s; A350 wheels and carbon brakes; A380 nose landing gear overhaul; 777 safety/cabin system component repair; and retrofit support.
Oscar Perez, managing director at Spain-based Globalia Maintenance, discusses the company's plans to establish a widebody center of excellence in Madrid and its investments aimed at reducing lead times.
Tune in as experts discuss the latest updates around the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine fixes and the continuing AOG Technics undocumented parts saga.
HONEYWELL has 5-year EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering contract to provide flat-rate component repair services (includes environmental controls, avionics and safety systems) for EgyptAir's fleet of >80 A320s, A330s, 737s and 777s.
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was selected by Emirates to perform C-Checks on 23 A380s over three years. It also secured 10-year Total Component Support agreement with Saudia for 53 A320s and 31 A330s in addition to 39 777s and 18 787s.
BOEING GLOBAL SERVICES was selected by Royal Jordanian to provide modification services for seven 787-8s that will enhance in-flight connectivity for passengers and crew; under deal, it will perform engineering work and mod kits.
This year has breathed new life into older equipment as airlines have tried to mitigate new aircraft delivery delays, supply chain and labor bottlenecks, and the durability problems of new engines.
ST ENGINEERING recorded 32% y-o-y revenue growth in commercial aerospace in 1H23, reaching S$1.86b from S$1.40b with Aerospace MRO and Aerostructures & Systems sub-segments reporting higher y-o-y revenues.