MYAirline, Malaysia’s new low-cost carrier, has selected SIA Engineering (SIAEC) to provide component support coverage for aircraft and engine spares on-site consignment and pooling support services as well as repair and overhaul support services for its fleet of...
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Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Hawaiian extends MRO partnership with SIAEC for A330 fleet
Hawaiian Airlines have signed up SIA Engineering (SIAEC) to perform airframe maintenance services for its A330-200 fleet. As per the agreement, SIAEC will cover the maintenance checks for 11 aircraft in the Hawaiian fleet at its Singapore facility till 2027. Jeremy...
Qatar Cargo signs cargo.one for online booking
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed cargo.one for real-time digital air cargo booking solutions. Qatar claims that cargo.one offers customers the superior marketplace booking option combining Qatar’s outstanding reach with an elevated digital booking experience. With this...
Heathrow records busiest summer with 5.8 million footfalls in September
Heathrow airport recorded the busiest summer as compared to other European airports with over 5.8 million passenger footfalls in September 2022. This figure is just 15% below the pre-pandemic levels of 2019. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “Heathrow has grown...
Honda adds Upgrade Package for HondaJet Elite owners
Honda Aircraft has added a new Upgrade Package that offers the current HondaJet Elite owners the opportunity to implement Honda Aircraft Company's latest performance and avionics software upgrades on their aircraft. According to Honda, the Upgrade Package will...
AFI KLM E&M to provide customised engine support for Fly Gangwon’s Boeing fleet
Fly Gangwon has selected AFI KLM E&M for its CFM56-7b engines support powering the 737-800 fleet. According to the agreement, the MRO solutions provided by AFI KLM E&M will cover a wide range of tailor-made services right from carrying out shop visits to the...
AJW joins as new affiliate member of ALTA
AJW has recently joined as a new affiliate member of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). This move is in sync with AJW’s expansion into new regions and business lines complemented by digital developments that optimise MRO management....
How long will aviation continue to face a workforce shortage?
The problem of skilled labour shortage in the aviation industry is rising every month with increasing demand and airlines, OEMs, and MROs are starting to feel the pinch. The aviation industry was already facing a workforce crunch and the pandemic made it worse. With...
Hans Airways selects Moment’s ‘Flymingo’ for IFE
Hans Airways has selected ‘Moment’ to supply its portable IFE system for onboard entertainment. As per the agreement, Moment’s Flymingo box will be fitted aboard the first Airbus A330-200 ahead of the first flight. According to Moment, the portable W-IFE Flymingo Box...
MTU Maintenance expands German footprint with a new engine repair facility in Serbia
MTU Maintenance Serbia has opened a new 39,000-square-meter facility in Nova Pazova near Belgrade for the repair of engine parts. In the coming years, the facility plans to create about 400 job opportunities in the region. The facility will commence commercial...
FEAM Aero plans robust expansion of line stations across US
FEAM Aero has planned robust network expansion with the opening of several new line stations to serve the rising customer demands. In the United States, FEAM will launch operations with new line stations at Chicago Rockford International Airport [RFD], Sacramento...
Air Canada Cargo to expand freighter network to US
Air Canada Cargo will be expanding its freighter network to the United States with flights to Dallas and Atlanta, starting from November 2022. The addition of these key US markets is a significant milestone for Air Canada Cargo as it will allow the company to provide...