AVIATION WEEK NETWORK forecasts Asia-Pacific engine MRO market (includes China) will grow 2.7% per year over next 10 years to $220.9b by 2034 (29% of global share) to support fleet of >26,500 engines vs >19,500 in 2024.
SINGAPORE AIRLINES announced S$1.1b cabin upgrade for 41 A350-900s to match design for 777-9s on order (suppliers TBA) with first due to enter service in 2Q26 and last by end 2030; it is adding First Class to seven -900ULRs.
SIA ENGINEERING had S$35.6m net income on S$307.5m revenues for second quarter ended September 30 vs S$32.3m on S$252.1m a year ago; it performed 15 heavy checks/176 light checks at Singapore Changi vs 22/212 a year ago.
Croatia Airlines says base maintenance delays have affected its financial results by limiting aircraft availability and third-party work for other airlines.
The new HPT stage 1 blades help address hot-section durability issues that have led to lower-than-expected time-on-wing durations in harsh environments.
SAFRAN secured site in Midparc aerospace hub for planned LEAP MRO facility in Casablanca to open in 2026. It also signe MOU with the Moroccan Aerospace Industries Association (GIMAS) to train its mechanics and technicians.
