Analysis of industry data by Global Jet Capital, which specialises in financial solutions for private aircraft, reveals over 150 new business aircraft could be delivered to Europe this year, worth more than $5 billion. Over 13% of these deliveries (21 aircraft) could...
MRO News Archive
Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
Rolls-Royce launch customer for SITAONAIR e-Aircraft DataHub
Rolls-Royce is the launch customer for SITAONAIR’s e-Aircraft DataHub – a new aircraft data management service designed to bring significant, distinct benefits to airlines and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Rolls-Royce secures new jet engine test facility in Fort Worth, Texas
Rolls-Royce is to operate a jet engine testbed at the Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. Rolls-Royce has signed a lease to take over the entire 440,000 sq. ft. former Texas Aero Engine Services LLC (TAESL) facility, of which the testbed is a part. The testbed will...
EgyptAir firms up order for 12 C Series aircraft, and 12 options
EgyptAir has executed a firm agreement for the sale and purchase of 12 CS300 aircraft along with purchase rights for an additional 12 CS300 aircraft. EgyptAir's Letter of Intent (LOI) was previously announced on November 14 during the 2017 Dubai Air Show. "As...
FL Technics completes major aircraft modifications for the fifth Airbus A321
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, has announced completing a major upgrade project for already the fifth Airbus A321 in 2017. “It is very uncommon for aircraft operators to entrust MROs with...
Monarch Aircraft Engineering signs base maintenance contract with La Compagnie
Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) has signed a new base maintenance agreement with La Compagnie. The French airline is a returning customer for MAEL who will carry out a C check in its Luton hangar. The heavy maintenance on a Boeing 757 will start in...
Acumen Aviation appointed as asset manager for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft
Acumen Aviation has been appointed as the asset manager for two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Both Boeing aircraft are on lease to an Asian airline and funded by TWC Aviation Capital. Image: Boeing
Monarch Aircraft Engineering signs up to ELMS competence management software
Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) has implemented a new competency based system with the ELMS Aviation application. Using the cloud-based software system will provide MAEL, a Part 145 and Part M approved organisation, with an enhanced solution to...
MTU Maintenance Canada introduces V2500-A5 MRO capabilities
MTU Maintenance Canada has introduced V2500-A5 maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities and is fully certified by the Transport Canada Civil Aviation Authority. The introduction of the engine line that serves the world’s A320 fleet is the result of an...
Gulf Air Brings Thales Flight Management System to its New Airbus Fleet
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has signed an agreement with Thales to equip the airline’s new, incoming 12 Airbus A320Neo and 17 A321Neo aircraft with a cockpit package of Thales avionics solutions including the TopFlight and Flight...
Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines launch MRO joint venture EME Aero
Lufthansa Technik and MTU Aero Engines have set up a joint venture for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of geared turbofan engines, with each of the partners holding a stake of 50 percent in the new company. The name of the new JV is Engine...
Monarch Aircraft Engineering strengthens Wizz Air relationship
Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL) has signed a new long term line maintenance technical handling agreement with Wizz Air, underlining their position as Line Maintenance Provider of the Year 2017. The new contract will support the rapid fleet growth of...