Lufthansa Technik has developed an end-to-end maintenance concepts tailored to the individual needs of the customer, called Maintwise, which is available to customers of Lufthansa Technik as a consulting service. Maintwise allows Lufthansa Technik to address...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
First Ultra Long Range A350 XWB makes its debut
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator...
Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint, Airtel form the Seamless Air Alliance
Airbus, Delta, OneWeb, Sprint, and Bharti Airtel (Airtel) have formed Seamless Air Alliance, which aims to empower member mobile operators to extend their services into airline cabins, and to continuously provide their customers - via satellite technology - the...
Flybe Edinburgh flight diverted after mid-air emergency
A Flybe aircraft enroute from Edinburgh to London was diverted to Manchester Airport yesterday following a suspected technical fault shortly after take-off. The aircraft landed at Manchester Airport as a precautionary measure without further incident. The...
AFI KLM E&M chosen by Air Corsica to provide engine support for A320 fleet
AFI KLM E&M and Air Corsica have concluded a support contract covering the CFM56-5B engines and nacelles equipping the Corsican carrier's A320 fleet. The contract covers on-wing/on-site support, shop visit scheduling and execution as well as access to spare...
XL Airways extends cooperation with AFI KLM E&M
AFI KLM E&M and XL Airways have extended their existing contract covering component support (repairs and pool access) and A checks for the French airline's four Airbus A330s from its Paris-Charles de Gaulle base at Roissy. The scope of the contract could...
KLM UK Engineering & Braathens Regional Sign Contract for Airframe Maintenance
KLM UK Engineering has confirmed its contract with Braathens Regional. KLM UK Engineering commenced airframe maintenance checks with Braathens Regional on their BAe 146/ARJ fleet during 2017. Ian Bartholomew, Director Business Development & Sales commented:...
Bae Systems Regional Aircraft wins fleet support services contract from Braathens Regional Airlines
BAE Systems Regional Aircraft has secured a three-year Fleet Support Services contract from leading Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), covering a total of 12 Avro RJs operated by the airline. The scope of the contract includes a renewal of the...
KLM UK Engineering & Finnair sign line maintenance agreement
AFI KLM E&M subsidiary, KLM Engineering, has signed a line maintenance agreement with Finnair to support its Embraer E190 & Airbus A320 Family aircraft in Edinburgh commencing early 2018. Ian Bartholomew, Director Business Development & Sales: "KLM...
Star Alliance creates digital services platform with Accenture to deliver an improved experience across its member airline network
Star Alliance has launched a Digital Services Platform (DSP) as a first step to an overall enhancement of digital and mobile services offered to customers travelling across the 28 airline member Star Alliance network. The platform was developed and implemented...
AJW Group signs supply chain management contract with Bombardier Business Aircraft
AJW Group has announced that it has signed a long-term agreement with Bombardier, undertaking all repair management for Bombardier’s rotable inventory. A key feature of the contract is the strategic sourcing of repairs from OEMs and MROs, including AJW’s...
KLM UK Engineering Limited takes step towards sustainability goals with Nedap light management
KLM UK Engineering Limited, a maintenance repair organisation of AFIKLM E&M Network in the United Kingdom, has implemented Nedap’s Luxon light management platform, allowing KLM UK Engineering Limited to manage its new hangar lighting online. The use of...
