MRO News Archive

Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world

Zone: Middle East/Africa

Air Tanzania orders Boeing freighter and passenger jets

The United Republic of Tanzania has ordered a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 MAX jets at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. The airplanes will be operated by Air Tanzania, the national flag-carrier of Tanzania, to expand service from the country to new markets...

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Ethiopian Airlines signs MOU for B787 Landing Gear Exchange

Boeing signed a memorandum of understanding with Ethiopian Airlines for its 787 landing gear exchange program. “As the fastest growing airline in Africa, much of our success depends on our ability to seek out new ways to drive operational efficiency in our processes,”...

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MENA Technics opens branch office in Saudi Arabia

MENA Technics WLL, the technical arm of MENA Aerospace Enterprises WLL, has officially opened a branch office in Al Khobar, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Through its new premises, MENA Technics is able to extend its suite of turnkey service offerings to new...

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IAI cuts cargo door in the first 777-300ER

Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group is marking a significant milestone in the process of converting the first Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, cutting an opening in the hull to install a cargo door. The part of the cabin removed from the aircraft is 7 meters...

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Airlink selects Rolls-Royce TotalCare for engine servicing

Rolls-Royce and Airlink have signed a TotalCare service agreement for the AE3007 engines that power the South African airline’s fleet of Embraer ERJ135 aircraft. The agreement, which covers 28 aircraft, is an extension of service for a further 10 years. Airlink CEO,...

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IAI and GECAS begin first Boeing 777-300ERSF P2F conversion

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has begun the structural modification phase in the conversion of the first Boeing 777-300ERSF, in partnership with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The beginning of the conversion marks the end of the development process and the...

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Ethiopian Airlines and Liege Airport extend partnership

Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Logistics Services and Liege Airport have announced that they have renewed their long standing partnership agreement until 2026. Liege Airport, Belgium’s largest cargo airport and the 6th largest cargo airport in Europe, will continue to...

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