Aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) business AMETEK is expanding business jet operations in what it labelled a "strategic move" to meet growing demand. Business aircraft owners and operators want "comprehensive and reliable support", AMETEK said, arguing...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Lufthansa Technik gives design details for Boeing business jet cabin
Lufthansa Technik has pre-launched its "state-of-the-art VIP" cabin design for the Boeing BBJ 777-9 aircraft The layout "takes full advantage of the vast space available on the BBJ 777-9"and "prioritises versatility and multi-functionality", the Lufthansa Group...
New Pratt & Whitney engine to power new Textron business jet
Pratt & Whitney Canada's new PW545D engine is to power the Textron business jet Cessna Citation Ascend. "The PW500 turbofan family has established itself as the engine of choice for light to mid-size business jets thanks to its proven safety, reliability and...
SkyService opens FBO at Vancouver Airport
Skyservice Business Aviation has opened a fixed-base operation (FBO) at Vancouver International Airport, with the facility, SkyService's 11th, to be accessible via the second floor customer lounge. "Vancouver is an essential hub for Canadian commerce and recreation...
Flexjet buys Constant Aviation
Private flyer Flexjet has acquired maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Constant Aviation in what it claimed as "one of the most significant infrastructure investments in the history of our industry.” “Integrating Constant Aviation into Flexjet is part of...
Jung Sky adds maintenance service at Zagreb Airport
Zagreb-based business aviation provider Jung Sky has added a certified Part-145 aircraft maintenance to its services. The company said its MRO [maintenance, repair, overhaul) team is based at Zagreb Airport and available to work on Cessna 525, 525A and 525B aircraft....
Skyservice expands to Vancouver
North American business aviation company Skyservice is bringing its "full-service operations" to Vancouver International Airport. Skyservice Vancouver is to be the company's 11th facility and will offer fixed-based operations (FBO), maintenance, repair and overhaul...
Embraer delivered 80 jets in Q4 2022, more than half the year’s total
Brazil's Embraer delivered 80 aircraft in the fourth quarter of 2022 and 159 throughout the year. Of the 80, "30 were commercial jets and 50 were executive jets, 33 light and 17 mid-size," the manufacturer said. The 159 deliveries during the year were made up of 57...
KlasJet parks luxury Boeing at London airport
Vilnius-based private and charter business KlasJet is stationing a newly refurbished luxury Boeing 737-300 "at one of London’s airports", parent company Avia Solutions Group said. The aircraft is "ready for operation" from the undisclosed airport "on a floating fleet...
Pattonair expands with Parker Aerospace to win Fluid Systems Division contract
Pattonair, the global aerospace and defence supply chain service provider, has secured a new contract with long term customer Parker Aerospace to supply its Fluid Systems Division. Pattonair will support FSD’s controls, fuel specialty products, hydraulics and engine...
Delta Private Jets launches a new maintenance facility at Sheltair Aviation
Delta Private Jets is expanding its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities by opening a new location at Sheltair Aviation on the grounds of the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The new MRO facility in South Florida joins the flagship...