Marking a major milestone, the commercial aerospace business of ST Engineering received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its cabin lavatory solution. The cabin lavatory solution named ACCESS is currently...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Safran Nacelles delivers first LEAP 1-A engine to Airbus from its Tianjin site
Safran Nacelles delivered the first LEAP 1-A propulsion systems, one of the two engine options available for use on A320neo, to Airbus from its new site in Tianjin, China. After Toulouse (France), Hamburg (Germany), and Mobile (Alabama, USA), Tianjin serves as...
FAA directive needs airlines to conduct horizon stabilizer checks of 777 for cracking
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued its latest airworthiness directive, which aims to prevent the potential loss of the Boeing 777's horizontal stabilizer and will require airline operators to conduct checks of all their 777s for potential cracking....
GE Aerospace partners with Waygate Technologies for engine inspection solutions
GE Aerospace in Cincinnati and Waygate Technologies, provider of non-destructive testing (NDT) solutions for industrial inspection signed a joint technology development agreement (JTDA) to develop software and hardware inspection solutions for commercial...
AMP Aero Services expands base in Istanbul with new office
The new facility will serve as a sales, marketing and distribution operation strategically positioned near the Istanbul Airport. AMP Aero hopes that the addition of this office will accommodate the rapid growth and demand from their clients in the region. In addition...
Jet Aviation DXB completes full business cabin refurbishment
The Dubai facility of Jet Aviation recently redelivered it first full business cabin refurbishment including both hard and soft furnishing and design as per customer specifications. The project involved removal of the entire interior on a Gulfstream 450, including...
Jet Aviation signs purchase agreement with Donecle for automated drone technology
Jet Aviation has signed a cooperation agreement with Donecle as a part of its continued commitment to innovation while expanding its MRO services. As part of the agreement, Jet Aviation has purchased automated drone technology from Donecle, which uses AI and advanced...
GA Telesis honoured by Latin America’s aviation industry
GA Telesis has been named among the top three suppliers to Latin America's airlines by ALTA, the regional aviation association. "GAT is incredibly honoured to accept this award from the Latin American airline community," the company said in a statement "This award is...
GE Aerospace announces deal for AI-driven MRO
GE Aerospace and Waygate Technologies have signed "a joint technology development agreement to develop software and hardware inspection solutions for commercial aircraft engines". The companies are to look at artificial intelligence (AI) "solutions", as they say...
Embraer selects ExecuJet MRO Africa as its authorised service centre for business jets
ExecuJet MRO, Africa based in Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg is selected by Embraer as its authorised service centre (ASC) for business jets. Under the new agreement, ExecuJet MRO Services Africa will expand its Embraer MRO capability to include...
Saudi Ground Services receives IATA accreditation for training courses
Saudi Ground Services (SGS) Co recently received accreditations from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for a wide range of training courses. The company received approvals for SGS’ compliance with international standards in four training areas,...
AMETEK adding to business jet maintenance capability
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...