Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
STS Component Solutions grows its aviation aftermarket portfolio by strategically acquiring UJet Group, an aircraft interior modification and refurbishment company based out of Shannon, Ireland. Through this acquisition, STS Component Solutions will now offer aircraft...
Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner has received an amended type certificate (ATC) from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), clearing the airplane for commercial service. The awarding of ATC caps a successful flight test program that began in March 2017 and involved...
MTU Maintenance Canada has introduced V2500-A5 maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities and is fully certified by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authority. The introduction of the engine line that serves the world’s A320 fleet is the result of an...
GE Aviation and Praxair have opened a new facility for their PG Technologies business, which specializes in advanced coatings that enable jet engines to withstand higher temperatures and stresses. PG Technologies is a joint venture between Praxair Surface...
A Virgin Atlantic A330 aircraft struck by an Egypt Air 777 while awaiting take off at JFK airport. The wingtip fell off during the incident delaying the flight for several hours. No injuries were reported.
Argentinian carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas has confirmed that it will continue to use Lufthansa Systems’ Lido/Flight 4D flight planning system and the NetLine/Load weight and balance application for the next five years. Both companies signed the contract renewal...
Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) has become Latin America’s first airline to digitally empower its cabin crews to take the inflight passenger service to the next level with SITAONAIR’s CrewTab. CrewTab digitally transforms cabin crews’ pre-, in-, and post-flight...
Aeromexico has entrusted maintenance of the APS5000 APUs equipping its fleet of Boeing 787s to AFI KLM E&M via EPCOR, the MRO's subsidiary specializing in APU support solutions. The services include APU repairs plus access to a dedicated spares pool and...
Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS) has substantially expanded its workshop in Tulsa, Oklahoma. With an opening ceremony on 13 November, the Lufthansa Technik subsidiary officially started operation of the new component shop. Providing a shop floor area of...
STS Aviation Group is flying forward with its continued growth and expansion after purchasing the business assets of AWI and rebranding the company to create STS NDT. “The acquisition of AWI Inc. is a great addition to the STS Aviation Group portfolio,” states Mark...
AAR has expanded its ATR parts offerings by purchasing the entire ATR inventory, plus tooling, of Honolulu-based Island Air, which recently phased out its ATR operations. The inventory will be integrated into AAR’s existing ATR supply chain and strategically...
Boeing has reported third-quarter revenue of $24.3 billion with GAAP earnings per share of $3.06 and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) of $2.72 reflecting strong deliveries, services and delivery mix, and overall solid execution. The company's cash flow guidance is...