British Airways’ line maintenance team has recently won the contract to provide technical handling for Qatar Airways’ 787 flights in Edinburgh. British Airways has also been selected this year to support the Qatar Airways operation at Dallas Fort Worth, Kigali and...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
ST Aerospace injects capital into Pacific Flight Services
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace), through its wholly owned subsidiary ST Aerospace Engineering (STA Engineering), has injected additional A$274,269 (approximately $320,291) into the capital of its wholly owned subsidiary, Pacific Flight Services. This...
UTC Aerospace opens new thrust reverser facility
UTC Aerospace Systems’ Aerostructures business has inaugurated a new building dedicated exclusively to the production of thrust reversers and the integration of nacelle systems for the Airbus A350 XWB at its Toulouse, France site. The new building includes a...
Magnetic MRO expands engine maintenance facilities
Magnetic MRO, formerly known as Air Maintenance Estonia, has launched its Engine Management unit as part of its strategy to offer Total Technical Care MRO services. Magnetic MRO Engines Solutions is aimed at airlines and asset owners, and customer-focused services...
GMR Group in sale discussions with Airbus
The GMR Group is in discussion with Airbus for a potential sale of a stake in its MRO facility in Hyderabad. A deal will help GMR raise cash as a part of its "asset light" strategy and enable Airbus to fulfill its commitment of developing an MRO in India. GMR launched...
AAR reports $14.4 milllion profit during fiscal Q1
AAR Corp. has reported a profit of $14.4 million, or 36 cents per share, in its fiscal first quarter. The company, based in Wood Dale, Illinois, posted revenue of $469.2 million during the period, and expects full-year revenue in the range of $2 billion to $2.05...
Airbus plans further expansion in Asia
Airbus has announced its plans to further expand its support operations across Asia, following last week’s announcement of a new subsidiary to produce flight operations data in Thailand. An Airbus spokesman said: “We continue to look at possibilities for developing...
EASA extends FL Technics Part 21J approval to Major Modifications
FL Technics, a global provider of tailor-made aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has successfully passed EASA certification and was granted with an extended Design Organization Part 21J STC approval which allows aviation maintenance service providers...
AAR awarded new contract for airlift services in Africa
AAR announces the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has awarded its Airlift division a contract to provide dedicated rotary-wing airlift services to US Africa Command (USAFRICOM) throughout four Central African countries. The government has dismissed a protest –...
Airworks in line for Vistara business
It has been widely reported that AirWorks is in negotiations with the Tata-Singapore Airlines venture, Vistara, for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of its fleet. The all-Airbus airline has outsourced day-to-day maintenance of its fleet to Airbus, however.
Seginus receives PMA approval for CRJ-series
Seginus has announced it has received PMA approval for replacement floor panel fittings for the Bombardier CRJ 200/700/900 series regional jet aircraft. The specific part numbers that have gained approval for the floor fittings are: PMA part number 21759-52EH and OEM...
ST Engineering signs MRO deal with VT MAE in Pensacola
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) has announced it has signed a deal with VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (VT MAE) and the city of Pensacola, Florida, to set up an MRO facility at Pensacola International Airport. This follows the signing of a...