Aircraft Solutions USA, a provider of sustainable end-to-end aircraft recycling solutions, announced today that it is moving forward with its plan to build an aircraft recycling facility at North Carolina’s Global TransPark in Kinston. The construction start has been...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Aeronautical Engineers adds modification to its freighter conversion programme
Aeronautical Engineers has announced that KF Aerospace is adding a second modification line to support AEI freighter conversion programs. KF Aerospace began converting freighters for AEI in February 2017 and is currently the sole Canadian-based authorized AEI...
Southwest offers its first ever cargo-only charter services
In response to the Covid 19 downturn in passenger number Southwest Airlines announced that for the first time ever, the airline will be offering cargo-only charter services on its Boeing 737s. In a written statement, Southwest said it's looking to help get much-needed...
Aventure Aviation acquires Boeing 757-200 for teardown
Aventure Aviation has acquired for teardown a Boeing 757-200 (MSN 27208). The airframe will be dismantled in Goodyear, Arizona. All harvested parts will be inspected on-site and shipped to Aventure's main facilities located near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson...
Avion Express launches cargo operations
Originally established as a cargo and passenger airline back in 2005, Avion Express, leading ACMI operator with 15 years of experience, announced re-entering the airfreight market. This move comes as a response to a rapidly changing situation in the market. Although...
AJW Group acquires CFM56-SB4
AJW Group management of aircraft spares specialist, has purchased CFM56-5B4 engine for teardown in support of expanding engine management programmes. The high-quality engine parts will be stored at AJW Group’s HQ in Sussex, UK and shipped to our strategic hubs around...
Sabre brings in cost saving measures
Tech firm Sabre Corporation is taking significant measures to strengthen its financial position in response to the current industry conditions. “This is an unprecedented time. The global travel industry is facing challenges beyond what has been experienced before. We...
Aeronautical Engineers inks freighter conversion deal with Nauru Airlines
Aeronautical Engineers has inked an agreement to provide Nauru Airlines with a 10-pallet position B737-300SF freighter conversion. The flag carrier airline of the Republic of Nauru will use the AEI B737-300SF freighter to transport fresh food, mail, medicines and...
SunExpress selects GE Aviation for maintenance contract
SunExpress selected GE Aviation for a comprehensive safety contract including eFOQA Mainline. The program covers the SunExpress fleet including Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 airplanes and expands upon a previous agreement to enable advanced analytics with enriched data...
Aeronautical Engineers sees rise in demand classic 737 cargo conversions
Aeronautical Engineers is reporting renewed interest in its Classic 737 conversion programs and is expecting to have at least 10 Classics delivered or in work this year. Due to the continued MAX grounding and the pressure it has placed on feedstock throughout the...
Zeevo and AMS agree cooperation deal
US tech firm Zeevo and UK-based AMS Aircraft Services have announced a strategic alliance aimed to deploy the companies’ capabilities, tech tools, and know-how to deliver commercial aircraft technical services to clients in the Americas and globally. Citing a number...
Sabre outlines five point growth plan
Aviation tech provider Sabre outlined a five point strategic plan to accelerate growth for the Texas-based firm, which includes targeting the low-cost carrier market (LCC) and enhance its tie-up with Google.Sabre set-out a plan to increase both revenues and margins...