10 September 2024

American Airlines adds nearly 500 aviation maintenance jobs AA

American Airlines adds nearly 500 aviation maintenance jobs

American Airlines has unveiled plans to create nearly 500 new aviation maintenance positions and expand heavy maintenance operations at its bases in Charlotte, North Carolina; Pittsburgh; and Tulsa, Oklahoma. This increase in headcount will enable the airline to undertake more heavy maintenance work at these sites. “This growth enhances our maintenance capacity and ensures long-term […]

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AerFin expands with new office in Singapore Van der Torren

AerFin expands global presence with new office in Singapore

AerFin has announced the opening of a new office in Singapore, further extending its global footprint. This new location adds to AerFin’s existing offices in London Gatwick, Cardiff, Dublin, and Miami, establishing a local presence in some of the world’s premier aviation and aerospace hubs. The Singapore office, located in Raffles Place, will be led

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Satna iO has secured a majority stake in Zulu Global © Shutterstock

FTAI Aviation completes acquisition of LMCES

FTAI Aviation has successfully finalised the acquisition of Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions (LMCES), a 526,000 ft² aircraft engine maintenance and repair facility based in Montréal, Québec. This acquisition from Lockheed Martin Canada bolsters FTAI Aviation’s maintenance, repair, and exchange (MRE) business, enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive maintenance services to airline customers. The integration

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(L-R) Michael Grootenboer, Jean-Louis Forest, Bruno Tricoire & Derk Nieuwenhuijze AFI KLM E&M

AFI KLM E&M introduces strategic leadership updates

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced key leadership appointments aimed at strengthening the group’s organisation and maintaining its industry-leading standards in aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). From September 1, 2024, Michael Grootenboer will take on the role of Senior Vice President (SVP) Procurement for the Air France-KLM Group,

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ITP Aero recorded a 24% increase in revenues in 2024

ITOCHU enters aircraft aftermarket with Killick investment

ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) has made a strategic investment in Killick Aerospace (Killick) a global provider of aftermarket solutions for airlines, maintenance, repair, and overhaul organisations (MROs), lessors, and asset managers. Killick specialises in delivering commercial aircraft and engine solutions for Airbus and Boeing platforms. This investment signifies ITOCHU’s entry into the aircraft aftermarket sector, complementing

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dnata wins easyJet contract at Zurich Airport dnata

dnata secures easyJet ground handling contract in Zurich

dnata, a global provider of air and travel services, has secured a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland. As part of this partnership, dnata will deliver a comprehensive range of safe and reliable services, including passenger, ramp, and baggage handling, to the low-cost airline. dnata’s dedicated team will enhance the

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