Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering)’s aerospace arm Singapore Technologies Aerospace has de-registered its wholly-owned dormant subsidiary ST Aerospace Panama. Incorporated in the Republic of Panama in 2006, ST Aerospace Panama was established as an...
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ST Engineering Q12015 results
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) posted revenue of $1.51b compared to $1.55b a year ago for the first quarter of 2015. Quarterly Profit before tax (PBT) for the Group was $150.5m, a 10% drop compared to $167.9m in the same period a year ago. ...
Foreign MRO firms welcome in South Korea
South Korea will ease restrictive regulations limiting foreign investment in Korean MRO companies. South Korean president Park Geun-hye said that “drastic” deregulatory measures were needed to help boost the Korean MRO sector and to create more skilled jobs. At the...
PIA passengers stranded
Around 180 passengers of Pakistan International Airline's flight PK-852 have been stranded at Tokyo airport due to a technical fault developed in the aircraft. Reports state that the aircraft was not allowed to leave Tokyo for Beijing International Airport by Narita...
Safi Airways in maintenance agreement with Joramco
Afghani carrier, Safi Airways, has chosen Joramco, Jordan based MRO facility, to provide its base heavy airframe maintenance solutions for three A320 aircraft operated by Safi during 2015.
Qantas A380 damaged
Qantas has reported that one of its A380s (registration VH-OQF) has been damaged during scheduled maintenance and will be out of service for approximately six weeks. Further details on the extent of the damaged have not been disclosed by the airline.
Ameco provides PW4000 overhaul from A.C.C.L Airmotive Services
Ameco is providing overhaul on a PW4000 engine from A.C.C.L Airmotive Services. It is the first time for Ameco to provide engine service for a Middle East customer. Last year, A.C.C.L signed a contract with Ameco for two PW4000s overhaul services, and the one in the...
Avtrade develops Component Support in China
With over 100 airline and major MRO customers in North and South East Asia, Avtrade is continuing to raise its profile in the Asia region with particular focus on China. Supported by increased locally based CAAC approved inventory, regional component repair services...
Gulfstream Beijing receives FAA Part 145 authorization
Gulfstream Aerospace’s service center in Beijing, China, recently received Part 145 approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The authorization gives Gulfstream Beijing technicians the authority to perform base and line maintenance and provide...
New contracts for ST Aerospace
ST Engineering’s Aerospace arm has secured new contracts worth $298 million in 1Q2015. The new orders involve projects ranging from aircraft maintenance and cabin interior modification, to engine wash and pilot training. Highlights in the past quarter include: a...
AJW Aviation enhances long-term aircraft support partnership for Tigerair Australia with NORDAM repair capabilities
AJW Aviation is heightening operational efficiencies for Tigerair Australia’s fleet of A320 aircraft via a new strategic repair partnership with NORDAM Singapore PTE Ltd. for provision of some major components, such as nacelles, thrust reversers and cowls on a pool...
Air New Zealand and AJW Group expand partnership
Air New Zealand and AJW Group have signed a new agreement which will extend the component maintenance and repair services provided at Air New Zealand’s Auckland Engineering and Maintenance base. Under the agreement, Air New Zealand will now carry out some component...