Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Air France–KLM Group has firmed up an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft to modernise its single-aisle fleet. The aircraft are intended to be operated by Air France. “We are glad to see that Air France is endorsing the A220 as a great step towards fleet...
China Southern has signed a long-term contract for the provision of component support for its twenty newly acquired aircraft. With the A350 model having just made its debut within the fleet, the airline has opted for a pooling solution to secure its operational...
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines have signed an agreement for SIAEC to provide engine maintenance services to Safran Aircraft Engines. The 10-year agreement encompasses engine Quick Turn (QT) and modification embodiment services for both CFM...
The Embraer E175-E2 made its inaugural flight on December 12 from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The E175-E2 is the third member of the E-Jets E2 family. The maiden flight kicks off a rigorous 24-month flight test campaign. “[This] flight of the...
Aviatic MRO will begin work early in 2020 to transform the 23,000 square meter Šiauliai International Airport, in Lithuania and bring 1,000 high-skilled aviation technician jobs to the region. The company will provide maintenance services for the Airbus A320, Boeing...
Airbus has acquired industrial automation company, MTM Robotics, for an undisclosed sum. The move deepens Airbus’ commitment to expanding advanced robotics capabilities within its manufacturing processes. The MTM business will retain its current leadership and...
LATAM Cargo has taken delivery of another 767-300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter). This is the third and last converted aircraft the LATAM Group will receive under the contract signed with Boeing in late 2017, which provided for the conversion of three 767-300ER...
According to a Reuters report, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has advised customers not to fly some Boeing 737 freighters converted by IAI pending a review by Israel's aviation authority, Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI). IAI said it had detected an...
Air Partner has acquired Redline Worldwide, a global aviation security solutions and training company, for total consideration of up to £10.0 million, on a debt free, cash free basis. An initial consideration of £8.0 million is payable on completion and additional...
Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered 757-200PCF aircraft MSN 29944 to SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Express. The conversion is the 26th Precision passenger-to-freighter 757 aircraft to join the SF air operation. “SF Airlines has become one of our largest...
In a note to investors, Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas stated that Virgin Galactic’s stock will soar as it proves out a long-term plan of flying people around the world at hypersonic speeds. “A viable space tourism business is what you pay for today … but a chance...
Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), the aircraft propeller Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organisation, has been awarded five-year contract for comprehensive propeller maintenance support of Lion Air’s fleet of 80 ATR 72s, including exclusivity for propeller...