Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Aerolíneas Argentinas has decided to renew AFI KLM E&M’s A340 component support contract and to extend it to the A330s which were recently added to its fleet. The long-term agreement covers a total of 15 aircraft, and includes pool access and component repairs....
AFI KLM E&M has taken a 50% stake in Tradewinds Engine Services, a recognized player on the surplus engine parts trading. Tradewinds activities include aero engine parts trading, brokering and consignment of engine parts, ensuring the best quality, service and...
Acorn Growth Companies, a middle market private equity firm investing exclusively in aerospace and defense, has completed the acquisition of Aerospheres (UK) Ltd, a chemical and composite repair supplier to the commercial airline and MRO markets. Located 12 miles from...
ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm has secured new contracts worth $298 million in 1Q2015. The new orders involve projects ranging from aircraft maintenance and cabin interior modification, to engine wash and pilot training. Highlights in the past quarter include: a...
AJW Aviation is heightening operational efficiencies for Tigerair Australia’s fleet of A320 aircraft via a new strategic repair partnership with NORDAM Singapore PTE Ltd. for provision of some major components, such as nacelles, thrust reversers and cowls on a pool...
Barfield, an AFI KLM E&M company, started supporting SATENA ATR fleet in December 2010 through its airline programs business unit, dedicated to full PBH support programs. The services provided to the Colombian airline include component and engineering support,...
Air New Zealand and AJW Group have signed a new agreement which will extend the component maintenance and repair services provided at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Engineering and Maintenance base. Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will now carry out some component...
AAR has amended a long-term general terms agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace. Under terms of the deal, Liebherr-Aerospace will provide full support of AAR’s nose-to-tail comprehensive solution on the Bombardier fleet. The services are performed by Liebherr-Aerospace...
AFI KLM E&M’s Bonus Tech, a company specializing in engine tear-down solutions, parts identification and packaging, recently carried out the disassembly of its one thousandth engine. Since it was set up in 2001, Bonus Tech has developed capabilities on all the...
Transaero Airlines has received the first authorization of the Federal Air Transport Agency to use iPad Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Class 2 on its first Boeing 747-400 aircraft. EFB Class 2 allows to use iPad in all phases of flight in lieu of paper. Transaero was the...
A Lufthansa A330-300 aircraft, flight LH-638 from Munich to Dubai was forced to return to Munich after about three hours flying after a hydraulic failure was detected. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were taken to hotels near the airport. The flight was...
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) has signed a cabin modification agreement with Air Canada covering its fleet of 18 777 aircraft. Under the contract HAECO’s cabin modifications division will design, certify and install new cabin interiors, including new...