The FAA’s sweeping changes to certification-related safety assessments address four long-standing NTSB recommendations that emerged from three accident probes.
Parts-supply specialist Heico is seeing some customers cut back on purchasing, but broader aftermarket demand remains strong amid continued new-equipment delivery struggles.
While OEMs and independent MROs are enjoying high demand from older engines running longer, maintenance capacity and material supply are struggling to keep up.
AERFIN, UK upgraded its Part 145 certification for Engine MRO Lite maintenance services for CFM56s to include changes for LPT module, No.4 and No.5 bearings, and expanded coverage of fan, booster, and top case activities.
ONEX PARTNERS OPPORTUNITIES FUND agreed to acquire UK-based FARSOUND AVIATION (supply chain solutions for engine MROs) from AGIC Capital as part of management buyout; deal (terms not disclosed) is to close in late 2024.
Malaysia Airline is citing aircraft delivery delays, spare parts shortages and workforce attrition as contributing to its decision to temporarily cut capacity.
WEST STAR AVIATION opened new $20m, 75,700 sq ft hangar facility at St. Louis Regional Airport to increase capacity, expand interior, avionics, and sheet metal services, and add production technologies and new design center.
