Universal Aviation Mexico, a joint venture between Avemex, and Universal Weather and Aviation to provide ground support throughout Mexico, has officially opened its new $3.5 million, 50,000 square-foot hangar on the property of their FBO at Toluca International...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo
Global air services provider dnata has acquired Tropo, a German tour operator previously managed by the ProSiebenSat.1 Group. Iain Andrew, Divisional Senior Vice President, Travel Services, dnata, said: “We are delighted with this opportunity to have Tropo...
American Airlines partners with Amadeus in NDC-X program
American Airlines is partnering with Amadeus as it joins the NDC-X program. This program is a collaboration of multiple industry players to bring NDC- enabled benefits to travelers through Amadeus’ platforms. Through the program, both American Airlines and Amadeus aim...
Shenzhen Airlines equip Boeing 737MAX with Recaro CL5710
Chinese Shenzhen Airlines has ordered more than 300 CL5710 business class seats and 5500 economy class seats BL3530 from Recaro Aircraft Seating for its 37 Boeing 737MAX aircraft. Shenzhen’s first B737MAX took off on August 3, 2018. The CL5710 is equipped by a...
FL Technics lands Comair as a new client
FL Technics, which provides integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has signed an agreement with Comair, a private domestic airline operator in the Republic of South Africa listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), for extended base...
Werner Aero Services acquires an E190
Werner Aero Services has acquired an Embraer E-190, MSN233. This jet will be used to support Werner Aero Services continued expansion of its E-Jets asset management programs. Werner Aero Services E-Jets business includes pooling access, repair management, engine...
New material from Morgan Advanced Materials shortens production time of turbine engine blades
Morgan Advanced Materials has developed a proprietary leachable material which significantly cuts investment casting times in turbine engine blades by up to 20 percent. The Technical Ceramics business of Morgan Advanced Materials has developed the LEMA range of...
Sichuan Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
Sichuan Airlines has taken delivery of its first A350-900 leased from AerCap in Toulouse today, becoming the first Chinese mainland operator via leasing to take delivery of the aircraft type. Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, Sichuan Airlines’ A350-900...
BATS approved for 737 and 777-200/300 maintenance
Bravo Aircraft Technical Services Limited (BATS) has recently enhanced its already impressive maintenance scope of approval with the addition of the Boeing B737 (Classic and New Generation) and B777-200/300 series aircraft. BATS now has TM Civil Aviation Directorate...
IndiGo grounds sixth A320neo
IndiGo has grounded another of its A320neo aircraft to undergo a “routine engine change”, confirmed the airline to local media. This is the sixth aircraft to be stopped from operations since July. The aircraft has been grounded at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI)...
Boeing HorizonX Ventures invests in high-speed metal 3D printing company digital alloys
Boeing has announced its investment in Digital Alloys, which develops high-speed, multi-metal additive manufacturing systems that produce 3D-printed parts for aerospace and other production applications. Digital Alloys' Joule Printing technology can rapidly...
Flatirons offers solution for S1000D maintenance data for the A220
Flatirons Solutions announces that is the first provider of an OEM-independent solution for management of S1000D maintenance data for the Airbus A220 series of aircraft (formerly the Bombardier C Series). With support of the Airbus A220, the CORENA Fleet solution by...