Airbus has signed an agreement with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary for the development of CityAirbus NextGen’s wings. This partnership will support Airbus’ exploration of disruptive aircraft design while complying with the most stringent regulations. Spirit...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Avion unveils new Flight Training Center in Greece
Dutch full flight simulator manufacturer Avion Group has unveiled Koropi as the location of its newest training center in Greece. The facility in Koropi is located within ten minutes of Athens International Airport. The new center will feature the Avion A320 Level D...
Avelo Airlines partners with Aero HygenX to deploy autonomous ultraviolet disinfection robots
Avelo Airlines has announced a partnership with Aero HygenX to deploy autonomous ultraviolet light (UVC) robots to disinfect its aircraft fleet to combat COVID-19 The Aero HygenX RAY robot is a compact, light-weight and self-navigating device which uses motion-sensing...
Sabre terminates distribution agreement with Aeroflot
Sabre Corporation has terminated its distribution agreement with Aeroflot and is taking immediate steps to remove Aeroflot flight content from its global distribution system (GDS), a marketplace used by travel agencies, travel websites and corporations around the...
Etihad Airways adopts Boeing Digital Solution to further optimize 787 fleet efficiency
Boeing has been selected to provide Etihad Airways with the Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor digital solution for the carrier’s 787 Dreamliner fleet to optimize operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. Etihad has already found benefits from the use of FliteDeck...
IBA launches monthly Aviation Industry Barometer
IBA has today launched a barometer that delivers key indicators about the health and progress of the aviation industry. Using data from its InsightIQ intelligence platform, IBA’s new Aviation Industry Barometer will be published monthly, and provide a range of...
MTU Aero Engines to provide overhaul services for PW1500G and PW1900G engines
MTU Aero Engines and Pratt & Whitney have signed an agreement to grow the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for all Pratt & Whitney GTF engines in service. MTU is now positioned to supply overhaul services for two additional engine...
Unum announces business class seat partners
Unum Aircraft Seating has announced three partnerships with leading innovators in aircraft design and manufacturing – SabetiWain Aerospace, SCHROTH Safety Products, and Bühler Motor Aviation GmbH. Unum launched in January 2022 to solve airlines’ longstanding...
Electra Partners with Yugo for eSTOL private air travel
Electra.aero (Electra), which is developing sustainable aircraft, and Yugo, Asia's private air mobility platform, have partnered to dramatically expand air mobility services to urban and underserved destinations in the Asia-Pacific region by leveraging the performance...
Rolls-Royce completes sale of stake in AirTanker Holdings
Rolls-Royce has completed the sale of its 23.1% shareholding in AirTanker Holdings to Equitix Investment Management for cash proceeds of £189m. The completion of the transaction, which was announced on 13 September 2021, follows clearance from the relevant regulatory...
Airbus to showcase sustainable aerospace ambition at Singapore Airshow 2022
Airbus says that it will be one of the largest exhibitors at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing its latest products, services and its commitment to sustainable aerospace. Taking centre-stage during the flying display will be the long range A350-1000. At the...
Lynx Air uses IBS Software’s iFlight to power its operations
IBS Software has partnered with Lynx Air (Lynx), Canada's new airline, to manage its flight operations. IBS's iFlight digital platform will optimize Lynx's flight and crew operations in keeping with the airline's ultra low-cost business model. iFlight provides a fully...