Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
AFI KLM E&M and AerCap have inked an agreement covering modifications to three Boeing 777-300s, prior to their transfer to another airline. The programs involve cabin reconfiguring and refitting, and retrofitting Zodiac Aerospace's RAVE IFE system - a...
After establishing a license with aircraft engine manufacturer CFM International, AFI KLM E&M has now obtained EASA approval to provide support during initial operations of the new-generation power plants. The Group has thus become one of the first suppliers of...
Airbus has recently demonstrated for the first time a drone-based, maintenance tool – Airbus’ Advanced Inspection Drone – for use inside a hangar, which accelerates and facilitates visual checks, considerably reducing aircraft downtime and increasing the quality of...
Recaro Aircraft Seating is equipping Icelandic airline WOW air’s Airbus fleet with around 100 CL4400 business class seats. The seats for the first three aircraft have already been delivered. Recaro Customer Service equipped the CL4400 with new seat covers. As a...
Arago, an artificial intelligence (AI) company specializing in intelligent process automation, and AVIATAR, an integrated software platform for digital products and services in the aviation industry, are planning to work together on the progressive automation of the...
Lufthansa Technik AG and Asiana Airlines from South Korea have signed a new, long-term agreement for Total Component Maintenance (TCM). The contract has a term of ten years starting in April 2018 and covers the nine aircraft in Asiana's Boeing 777-200ER fleet....
Aeromexico has ordered Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Boeing’s 737 Component Services Program (CSP) to support the carrier's entire fleet of 737 MAX airplanes. The agreement will provide Aeromexico with power-by-the-hour...
Sabre has renewed long-term agreement with Japan Airlines, marking the continuation of a strategic partnership between the companies as Japan Airlines increases its global footprint. Under the renewed agreement with Sabre, the airline will have the capacity to...
GE Aviation is privileged to power the Qantas 787-9 fleet with the GEnx engine and especially the historic flight from Perth to London. On Saturday evening, March 24, around 236 passengers took part in a major milestone in the aviation industry when QF9, taxied down...
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first 787-10 aircraft. About 3,000 people marked the milestone at Boeing's facility in North Charleston, South Carolina where the latest 787 model is manufactured. The 787-10 features a longer fuselage than other...
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) and GE Aviation reached agreement to provide a comprehensive digital analytics solution for the CEA fleet of more than 700 aircraft over the next three years. GE Aviation and CEA started their digital collaboration in 2013. As part...
S7 Technics' aircraft engine repair shop at Domodedovo Airport has expanded its capabilities in CFM56-5B/7B MRO. The shop's technical and engineering staff has received approvals for complete disassembly and reassembly of these popular engines, which power...