Heike Tamm

APS Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, facility

APS secures FAA certification for new Kuala Lumpur MRO centre

Aircraft Propeller Service (APS), an aircraft propeller MRO provider, has reached a major audit milestone in establishing its upcoming maintenance centre in Kuala Lumpur, positioning itself as a premier regional MRO hub. APS Asia Pacific has successfully completed a US FAA audit and has received its certification—an important achievement, as US FAA certification is recognised […]

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The agreement was signed in the presence of key dignitaries, including Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation and senior officials from both Airbus and the Mahindra Group

Airbus awards H130 fuselage contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

Airbus Helicopters has awarded Mahindra Aerostructures a contract to manufacture the main fuselage assembly of its H130 helicopter, marking a significant advancement for India’s aerospace manufacturing sector. The agreement was signed in the presence of key dignitaries, including Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation and senior officials from both Airbus and the

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Revima has launched READY2Fly

Revima launches READY2FLY digital platform

Revima has announced the launch of READY2FLY at MRO Americas—an innovative digital platform designed to simplify the exchange, leasing and sale of auxiliary power units (APUs) and landing gear. READY2FLY provides aviation professionals with instant online access to a wide selection of serviceable aircraft components. The platform allows users to browse available assets, request a

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MRO Americas 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia

RH Aero wins multiple new contracts at MRO Americas

RH Aero Systems (RH Aero) has announced a series of major developments that underscore its continued growth and strategic alignment with both customers and partners across the aviation industry. These milestones include a new training partnership with Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels, a renewed tooling licence agreement with CFM International, and a significant expansion of

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VAS has been tapped by Airbus to manage teardown of three A380 aircraft © Airbus

VAS to manage teardown of three Airbus A380 aircraft

VAS Aero Services (VAS), a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has been selected by Airbus to oversee the dismantling and redistribution of used serviceable material (USM) from three Airbus A380 aircraft being retired from service. This partnership reinforces VAS’s growing reputation as a specialist in large aircraft teardown operations, particularly for the

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Trax advances paperless MRO with SIAEC and Rolls-Royce partnerships

Trax, a global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software, has announced two significant collaborations that mark a major step forward in the digital transformation of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. In partnership with SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC), Trax will enable the fully digital MRO platform at SIAEC’s new heavy maintenance facility

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StandardAero accelerates LEAP engine MRO expansion towards 2029

StandardAero is advancing its plans to significantly expand its annual maintenance capacity for the CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines by 2029. This strategic move is in response to the projected rise in demand for quick turn shop visits (QTSV) and performance restoration shop visits (PRSV), as the global fleet of Airbus A320neo and Boeing

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Sharon Purnell

Sharon Purnell becomes Chief Human Resources Officer at AAR

AAR CORP., a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs and OEMs, has announced the appointment of Sharon Purnell as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In her new role, Purnell will lead the company’s global Human Resources function, overseeing areas such as recruitment, talent management and employee engagement. Bringing

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Mikael Cardinal, left, and test pilot Ric Webb, right, of Unither Bioélectronique celebrate after the company’s successful first test flight of a hydrogen-powered Robinson R-44 Raven II helicopter

Canada achieves world-first piloted hydrogen-powered helicopter flight

Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM) has announced a landmark achievement in the field of sustainable aviation, as National Board member Unither Bioélectronique has successfully completed the world’s first piloted flight of a hydrogen-powered helicopter. The historic event took place at Roland-Désourdy Airport in Bromont, Québec, on March 27, 2025, and marks a major advancement not

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