Amazon has begun Amazon Air Hub operations at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). After more than four years of planning and construction, the Amazon Air Hub will serve as the central hub for Amazon Air’s U.S. cargo network, facilitating the...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
PAG acquires Trace Aviation
Atlanta-based MRO company, Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired Trace Aviation (TA) of Jackson, Mississippi, which provides MRO services on King Air/1900 landing gear assemblies. David Mast, President & CEO of PAG stated, "We are very pleased with the...
C&L Aviation Group receives STC certification for Embraer 135 Business-Class Solution
C&L Aviation Services has received STC by the FAA for its 16-passenger business class seating and floor leveling solution to be used in the Embraer ERJ 135. The STC certifies structural modifications for seat track relocation, allowing for a 1x1 business-class...
StandardAero to provide Lufthansa CityLine with GE CF34-8C engine support services
German airline Lufthansa CityLine has selected StandardAero to provide support for the GE Aviation CF34-8C turbofan engines powering its fleet of MHI RJ Aviation (formerly Bombardier) CRJ900 regional jets. Under the exclusive seven-year agreement, StandardAero will...
Qatar Airways Cargo and WiseTech Global implement direct data connection
Qatar Airways Cargo and WiseTech Global, a provider of software solutions to the logistics industry, have commenced implementation of an extensive direct data connection between their global operating systems The direct data connection between WiseTech’s leading...
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...
Heathrow notes starts of “long road to recovery” as travel restrictions ease
The further easing of travel restrictions throughout July resulted in a 74% upsurge in passengers compared with July 2020, reveals Heathrow airport. With consumer confidence on the rise, over 1.5 million travellers passed through Heathrow last month, marking the...
CAG acquires Aerocare Aviation Services
Complete Aircraft Group (CAG), a UK aviation solutions provider, including the supply of aircraft tooling, parts, and components, has acquired established business aviation MRO Part 145 provider Aerocare Aviation Services (AASL). The AASL team has been operating for...
AEI to provide Aviation Holdings with three additional 737-800SF freighter conversions
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced a follow-on contract to provide Aviation Holdings III Investments (Aviation Holdings), with three additional AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions. In March of this year, AEI announced Aviation Holdings would be adding...
ATSG reports second quarter 2021 results
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG), the medium wide-body aircraft lessor and ACMI provider, has reported an 8% increase in customer revenue to $409.9 million, largely due to a surge in pandemic-related charter operations last year. Aircraft leasing and related...
Embraer signs major services and support agreement with Porter Airlines
After unveiling plans for a major expansion in North America with a firm order for 30 E195-E2 jets, with purchase rights for a further 50 aircraft, Porter Airlines has signed a major aftermarket support package contract with Embraer. The Total Support Program (TSP)...
ST Engineering secures engine MRO contracts
ST Engineering has secured two CFM56-7B engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) contracts. The first is an exclusive five-year contract from Alaska Airlines. Under the agreement, which is an extension of an existing contract that expires at the end of this year,...