Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Collins Aerospace has launched a "Powered by Collins" initiative to fund and promote innovation in "deep tech" small- to medium-sized enterprises (SME) working in the aerospace industry. "We’re establishing a clear channel for engagement between deep tech and one of...
Fort Lauderdale-parts provider GA Telesis has announced a "significant expansion" of its inventory of used serviceable material to come with the disassembly of two Boeing 767-300 aircraft. The parts will be sold to airline and maintenance customers globally and will...
LATAM's February 2023 passenger traffic was up almost 30% on the same month the year before, with the load factor hitting almost 82%, a 2.1 percentage point year-on-year increase. The carrier group said it would start flying from São Paulo/Guarulhos to Passo Fundo,...
JetBlue and Shell Aviation have announced they aim to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). JetBlue said it is "expected to take delivery of 10 million gallons of blended SAF at LAX over the next two years"...
LATAM Cargo is to operate a new freighter service between Quito, Los Angeles, Houston, Manaus and Viracopos. The Ecuador-US-Brazil service will start at two flights a week but will double later in 2023. The flights are to deliver flowers from Ecuador and to supply...
Californian telecoms provider Viasat has announced Delta Air Lines is to install in-flight connectivity technology on around 1,000 aircraft to give more passengers access to better wi-fi internet. "We are honoured to continue expanding as the technology provider...
BAE Systems has appointed Lisa Malloy, the former head of Intel's global government and manufacturing communications, as its senior vice president, communications. "Lisa is a proven leader in her field who brings deep experience across multiple industries to our...
Santa Clara-based Archer Aviation, a developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft taxis, said the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is "not expected to have any impact on its business or operations". Archer said "maintains only a small...
VAS Aero Services is to acquire an Airbus A319-100 and an A320-100 from Dublin-based lessor Avolon. The aircraft will be dismantled in Texas before parts are sold via VAS' aftermarket parts marketplace, which it said is "widely accessed",. “VAS has established an...
Global Crossing is to add a second A321 freighter to its fleet in April 2023. The aircraft has been "completely booked" for the coming 12 months, the carrier added. The delivery is part of a consignment of six A321's that Global Crossing is to add to its fleet in...
Travel software provider Sabre and GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil's largest domestic airline, have announced the implementation of Sabre Ancillary IQ for the carrier's passengers. "Our purpose is to offer our passengers the best travel experience in the industry which is...
Engine lessor Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) recorded revenue of $311.9 million and pre-tax income of $9.8 million in 2022. By year-end, aggregate lease rent and maintenance reserve revenues were $246 million and spare parts and equipment sales were $27...