flynas has ordered LEAP-1A engines to power the incoming fleet of 80, A320-neo aircraft ordered by flynas, scheduled to be delivered starting from 2018. The agreement also comprises an associated long-term maintenance and service agreement for the A320 new...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Maureva signs two new airline clients for its accountancy solution
Maureva has signed Air Belgium and the Japanese carrier Star Flyer as new clients of its EDGAR Passenger Revenue Accounting Solution and Managed Services. Headquartered in the municipality of Mont-Saint-Guibert, Air Belgium is a new carrier initially operating...
Maureva signs commercial agreement with Hi-Fly Marketing
Maureva has chosen Hi-Fly Marketing, the South African company specialising in technical services in the African aviation industry, as its commercial representative for its ALEXIS – Flight Scheduling & Crew Management solution for the Sub-Saharan African...
Arik Air aircraft suffers damage
A Boeing 737-700 owned by Arik Air has suffered major damage only one day after the airline announced the relocation of its Lagos- Port Harcourt operations to the terminal two of Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA2). Ground handling equipment belonging to the Skyway...
Comair Selects Honeywell Cockpit Technologies for South Africa’s first 737 MAX fleet
Comair has selected Honeywell’s suite of advanced cockpit technologies for its future fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. "Our new fleet additions will enable us to be on the cutting edge of aerospace technology and in a leadership position among the airlines in...
Falcon Aviation increases its MRO capabilities
Falcon Aviation, which specialises in business aviation services, charter and aircraft management, is further broadening its MRO expertise having obtained GCAA approval to start Bombardier Q400 base maintenance in its Fixed Wing Hangar at its Al Bateen...
IAI promotes collaborations with startups; joins forces with global aerospace accelerator
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has joined forces with Starburst, a global accelerator focused on Aerospace & Defense sectors. This collaboration is expected to be the first step in realizing IAI's objectives to become a significant technological player...
Ethiopian becomes Africa’s first A350 full-flight simulator operator
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first A350 XWB Simulator Operator in Africa. This machine is fitted with a full electrical motion system which delivers improved performance while providing energy savings and environmental benefits. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group...
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications renew Asia-Pacific Middle East distribution agreement
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications have renewed their distribution agreement across the Asia-Pacific region, including China and also extending into the Middle East. The agreement covers a range of aircraft intercommunications equipment including radio...
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications renew Asia-Pacific Middle-East distribution agreement
Satair and Cobham Aerospace Communications have renewed their distribution agreement across the Asia-Pacific region, including China and also extending into the Middle East. The agreement covers a range of aircraft intercommunications equipment including radio...
Ethiopian graduates African aircraft maintenance technicians
Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA), the largest and the most modern aviation academy in Africa, a full ICAO TRAINAIR Plus Member and IATA Authorized/Accredited Training Center, has graduated 14 aircraft technicians from Nigerian, Tanzania and Cote D’Ivoire, who...
Air Tanzania becomes first African-based A220 operator
Air Tanzania as become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220 aircraft. “The A220 unrivalled passenger comfort combined with its remarkable performance and economics will be an excellent asset to further develop Air Tanzania’s network,” said...