MRO

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa is poised to set a new record this year for airframe heavy maintenance checks.

Asia-Pacific-based turboprop operators have been told to review their practices after safety data revealed higher-than-average incident rates in the region.

ISRAIR GROUP is acquiring 25% stake in BIRD AVIATION, Cyprus (aircraft MRO) for €2.3m (SPNWS; May 31) and now owns 75%. It is expected to take another 12.5% in 2025 for €1.4m and the remaining 12.5% for another €1.4m (date TBA).

SAFRAN NACELLES was selected by Sunclass to provide nacelle maintenance support for A320neos and A330neos.

AFI KLM E&M was selected by Croatia Airlines to provide A220 component support.

Cameron France to Vice President of Operations of Mammoth Freighters, Orlando.

Canada’s Labor Minister has ordered final binding arbitration to resolve negotiations between WestJet and its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.

The 10-year outlook for the Baltics and Eastern European region shows the in-service fleet expanding and MRO demand at $32 billion.

AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss talks about fleet growth, the need for more equity and geared turbofan engine problems at MRO BEER.

Optima uses digital twin technology to combine engineering, fleet management and financial expertise in aircraft engine operations.

ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East has completed another heavy maintenance check on an Indian registered Global 6000.

PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA has 7-year Olympic Air contract to maintain 28 PW127Ms for 13 ATRs.

COMLUX MALTA received EASA Part 145 certification to provide A320 and A220 line maintenance in Malta and Dubai.

Magnetic Trading is planning growth in landing gear and radome repairs as it expands global locations.

Toma Matutyte, CEO of parts specialist Locatory.com, discusses why airlines are looking more at just-in-time inventory management and how the company is taping into artificial intelligence to help parts procurement efficiencies.

James Cassella to Chief Growth Officer of M1 Support Services, TX.

Bill Purdy to Senior Vice President, Operations, Quality, and Continuous Improvement of M1 Support Services, TX.

AFRA (Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association) and IAEG (International Aerospace Environmental Group teamed to develop and promote safe and sustainable management of components and aircraft, while also fostering circular economy principles.

William Kansky to Chief Financial Officer of M1 Support Services, TX.

ULTRAMAIN was selected by easyJet to provide e-techlog system to digitize paper technical/cabin logs across its fleet of aircraft during 2025.

STS AVIATION SERVICES is expected soon to open 777 freighter conversion line at Manchester for Mammoth Freighters following arrival of first -200LR (32222; ex-Delta) on site; deal includes AOG, product support and spares provisioning.

AFI KLM E&M was selected by Bulgaria Air to provide component support for five A220-300s and two A220-100s.

3TOP AVIATION SERVICES, UK acquired ex-IndiGo A320-200 (1920) for part out by TARMAC AEROSAVE in Toulouse.

Kerry O'Sullivan to Chief Operating Officer of Aviation Technical Services (ATS), Everett.

United Aerospace Maintenance Company will undertake quick turn services on Leap 1A and 1B variants.