STANDARDAERO was selected by SpiceJet to restore LEAP-1Bs to return three grounded 737-8s to service; deal follows successful arrangements with CFM International, which will supply material and support services for the project.
GA TELESIS signed definitive agreement to acquire AAR's landing gear overhaul business, including High-Velocity Oxy-Fuel (HVOF) coating services, and wheels and brakes unit for integration into its MRO division; deal is to close in 1Q25.
HAECO GROUP is relocating in January 2025 in Dallas to larger 290,000 sq ft facility for engine maintenance. It provides on-wing and near-wing engine services out of facilities in Hong Kong, London, Amsterdam, and Dallas.
AAR will pay more than $55 million to resolve investigations by the U.S. Justice Department and SEC into violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
As manufacturers continue to come up short, operators will keep leaning on older airframes and engines—and the maintenance providers that keep them in service.
Speaking on a Q4 earnings call, Heico Flight Support Group President Eric Mendelson said his company continues to see “tremendous” supply chain challenges.
Safran Power Units has appointed ExecuJet MRO Services in Australia, Malaysia and Dubai as authorised service centres for the Safran auxiliary power unit used on the Dassault Falcon 6X.
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK has 12-year TAAG Angola Airlines contract to provide 787 Total Component Support (program includes access to global spare parts pool) and its Aircraft Production Inspection Program (APIP) for 787s and A220s.
GKN Aerospace is transitioning to a new, purpose-built engine parts repair facility in San Diego to meet increasing demand and expand its capabilities.
TAAG Angola Airlines and Lufthansa Technik have signed a long-term agreement on aircraft component services for airline’s fleet of new Boeing 787 long-range aircraft.
