Maintenance, repair and overhaul news from around the world
IndiGo has digitalized its operations by removing technical paper manuals that will remove about 40kg weight from each of its Airbus aircraft. Post attaining a nod of approval from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) the airline has replaced the technical...
Germany's Lilium has started "milestone" wind tunnel testing of its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) Lilium Jet model. The work, using a scale model of the aircraft, is being done at German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) in Marknesse in the Netherlands, which...
Malaysia Aviation Group has reorganised MAB Engineering Services (MABES) into a wholly owned subsidiary. The Group will be restricted into three divisions namely airlines, aviation services and loyalty and travel solutions. The aviation services division will look...
Aer Lingus' regional operator Emerald Airlines has started flying two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newcastle and to the Isle of Man. "Flights to Newcastle will operate daily whilst the new Isle of Man route will operate four times per week, increasing to...
Shenzhen Sharing Express Logistic-Tech (SSELT) and European Cargo are to operate a freight route linking Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and Bournemouth Airport on the south coast of Britain. The thrice-weekly flights will be on European Cargo’s converted...
ITA Airways has inaugurated a new operations control centre (OCC) in Rome Fiumicino. "The idea that has guided the planning of the new OCC is that the focus is on sustainability: the selection of materials used by the cycle of those that have been replaced, ended with...
Air Canada Cargo has announced the receipt of two Boeing 767-300 freighters, which are to enter service "soon". “We are thrilled to see our two factory-built Boeing 767 freighters land in Toronto for the first time today, joining our growing freighter fleet,” the...
DHL reported a 18.7% year-on-year fall in air freight volume in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023). Airfreight revenues decreased by 39.6% year on year to €1.7bn with profit was down 29.9% to €342m. Overall revenue was down to €20.9bn from €22.6bn in Q1 2022. The...
Solomon Airlines has grounded its A320-200 aircraft after reporting a fuel contamination issue. "We are liaising with Airbus to assist with resolving the issue. Our team are striving to resolve the issue, whilst sourcing replacement aircraft to cover the affected...
Flag carrier ITA Airways has hopped on the sustainable aviation fuel bandwagon by signing a first agreement under the Fly with SAF programme with logistics business DB Schenker Italy. The companies are to "join their forces to develop the use of sustainable aviation...
Air Canada and Bell are to give free messaging to Aeroplan members worldwide on the flag carrier's wifi-equipped aircraft The offer will start on May 13 and "will enable customers to send and receive text-based messages using popular messaging apps including Apple's...
Howmet Aerospace recorded first quarter 2023 (Q1 2023) revenue of $1.6bn, up 21% on Q1 2022. The increase was driven by commercial aerospace, revenue for which climbed 29%, helping the company to a net income of $148 million, or $0.35 per share, a 13% increase. Net...