Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
A survey of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses shows them looking forward to double-digit growth in 2023. Published by RBC Capital Markets, the survey findings had MRO companies suggesting their growth prospects depended on them acquiring enough parts...
UK-based Air Charter Service (ACS) has announced the opening of an office in Mexico City for its 12th operation in the Americas and 30th worldwide. “This is a very exciting time for ACS, investing and opening up in such a large country with a huge charter market,...
Azeri cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines is launching a weekly flight to Houston to supplement routes to Chicago and Dallas. The flights from Baku to George Bush Intercontinental Airport will "enhance our ability to connect customers to key markets in Central Asia...
Qatar Airways Cargo is to introduce a weekly direct freighter service from Bogota to Dallas with almost 100 tonnes of capacity available. The Monday departure from the Colombian will allow for cargo such as coffee, flowers, fruits, vegetables to be sent north to the...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Merlin a $1 million contract to demonstrate a highly automated flight control system in conjunction with a safety pilot. Merlin, a "developer of safe autonomous flight technology for fixed-wing aircraft", said the...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the US has announced what it said is an "award of three orders for a combined total value of up to $1.3bn for computed tomography (CT) scanners" The outlay is to include up to 426 base, 359 mid-size, and 429...
Vortex Aviation, which describes itself as a "global leader in quick turn commercial aviation engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)", has announced the opening of a new facility in Chicago. Vortex said engine asset owners, airlines, lessors, and cargo...
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...
Travel software provider Sabre is to distribute United Airlines' NDC offers through its global distribution system. NDC refers to "new distribution capability", according to the International Air Transport Association, which sought to explain the industry jargon as "a...
Embraer and Saab have signed a memorandum of understanding they said is "mainly related to business development and engineering opportunities". “Saab and Embraer are two world leaders in the aerospace segment, recognised for the excellence of their engineering and...
Air Canada has expanded its long-standing partnership with Amadeus for an enhanced travel retail experiences with personalized and tailored offers. As a part of the deal, Air Canada will now have access to Amadeus’ full range of NDC sourced content through Amadeus...
GA Telesis has delivered the first of two scheduled Boeing 737-800SF cargo aircraft to Bluebird Nordic (BBN), an Avia Solutions Group company. The 737 is owned by Tokyo Century Corporation, GAT's parent company, and was delivered from the Aeronautical Engineering,...