Pandemic leaves rising component repair costs in its wake The rising cost of component repairs post-pandemic including higher material prices, means industry players need smart strategies to brace for the impact and perhaps push for alternative and cheaper solutions. Everyone is talking about the higher cost of component repairs – it is no surprise that …
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AviTrader MRO editor recently caught up with Dave Merrill, Chief Executive Officer at Elroy Air to discuss the development of the new VTOL cargo flyer and the case for maintenance support. The appeal towards vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft is growing steadily, as with their potential to meet size gaps in the aviation and …
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As reported by AviTrader on January 23, Tata-owned Air India has confirmed that it is to acquire 250 jets from European planemaker Airbus, and 190 jets from America’s Boeing Co, with an option for a further 100 jets from the latter. The order from Airbus will include 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, while …
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Sabre has renewed the multi-year SabreSonic Passenger Service System (PSS) agreement with JetBlue. The agreement also extends the carrier’s long-term distribution agreement to continue offering its content on the Sabre GDS. Sabre will help JetBlue deliver a more tailored customer experience and capture additional revenue opportunities through its PSS. Through the Sabre GDS travel marketplace, …
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Rolls-Royce and Air India have signed an MoU for 68 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, plus options for 20 more. The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, the sole engine option for the Airbus A350-900 aircraft. This is the first time that an …
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International Aerospace Coatings Group (IAC) has been selected by Teruel Airport Consortium to develop and operate a new wide-body hangar facility at Teruel Airport in Central Spain under a 25-year concession agreement. IAC has committed to developing this strategically located infrastructure, which will serve the company’s new and existing aviation customers and provide Teruel Airport …
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MTU Aero Engines (MTU) has increased revenue by 27% to €5.3 billion in 2022 (2021: €4.2 billion). The operating profit increased by 40% from €468 million to €655 million. The adjusted EBIT margin rose from 11.2% in 2021 to 12.3% in 2022. MTU reported net income developed in line with the operating profit and rose …
J&C Aero has reported an almost 300% increase in its annual revenue growth, that reached €10 million in 2022. The company has also expanded its cabin interior production facilities to 2,000 m². “2022 was a remarkable year both in terms of challenges and opportunities. We expanded our R&D and engineering units, as well as the …
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Hybrid premium airline Nok Air has gone live with Rusada’s maintenance management software, ENVISION. From its base in Bangkok, Nok Air operates flights to numerous destinations across Thailand, as well as China, Japan, and India. Since it began in 2004 the airline’s fleet has grown to 17 aircraft, comprising Boeing 737’s and De Havilland Canada …
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