MRO

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.

AERO ACCESSORIES (ATL Partners) acquired AERO INSTRUMENTS AND AVIONICS, NY (electronics/avionics repair).

As the CFM Leap engine fleet grows, Safran is creating capacity for parts repair.

SIA has announced an $835 million cabin retrofit program for 41 long-haul A350-900s which will get cabin products that had been due to debut on its Boeing 777-9

Chromalloy has been granted FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) for a CFM56-5B/7B first-stage high-pressure turbine Stage 1 vane.

Turkish Technic has recently signed two significant agreements with SunExpress Airlines, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.

Safran Aircraft Engines has signed several agreements with Moroccan partners at the Marrakech Air Show 2024 regarding its new LEAP engine MRO shop which will be operational in 2026.

The latest news in brief from the MRO industry includes signings of maintenance agreements and a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

The company is fine-tuning its maintenance, repair and overhaul strategy for the turbofan amid production rate uncertainties and durability issues.

HAECO GROUP and COMAC signed MOU to collaborate on ARJ21/C919 airframe, engine and component services.

FTAI Aviation is eyeing expansion of its Montreal overhaul facility to include IAE V2500 capability to support its expanding portfolio for the narrowbody engine

Comac has signed agreements with the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and MRO provider HAECO to support the operation of the C919 narrowbody in Hong Kong.

The MRO shop, in a free-trade zone near the Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, should be operational in 2026, Safran said.

The knock-on effects of Boeing’s strike-related inactivity are adding to fleet-planning and aftermarket support issues, AerCap CEO Aengus Kelly says.

STANDARDAERO was selected by PLAY to provide LEAP-1A Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) support at San Antonio under CFM branded services. Willis Asset Management (WAML) advised PLAY on the selection process.

DAE had $162m net income on $337.9m revenues in 3Q24 vs $59.6m on $319m in 3Q23; it now has owned/managed/committed fleet of 500 aircraft vs 495 a year ago and $4b of available liquidity vs $4.1b on January 1.

QANTAS unveiled cabin refurbishment program for 10 A330-200s that includes new RECARO CL3810 economy class seats.

FEAM Aero has invested in equipment, partnerships and training to build its aircraft recovery services.

Safran Aircraft Engines and the Moroccan government have signed an MoU to set up a new LEAP engine MRO shop, slated to come on stream by 2026. Anuradha Deenapanray reports.

Prime maintenance, repair and overhual assets are being snapped up even as the broader deal-making environment faces challenges.

Air India's Design Organization Approval, the first for an Indian airline, should help it with a couple initiatives.

To be ready for an anticipated surge in Leap engine shop visit demand, Safran Aircraft Engines is adding capacity to its global MRO network.

NEXT LEVEL AVIATION (NLA), FL extended USM consignment agreement with Pratt & Whitney Commercial Serviceable Assets (CSA) to market/sell used serviceable engine accessories for another three years.

AVIATOR (Avia Solutions Group) has Icelandair contract to provide ground support at Copenhagen/Stockholm/GÖteborg.