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MRO & Production

EFW cabin interior panels with info display area before milling

EFW reaches milestone with six million lightweight panels produced

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), Airbus’ competence centre for passenger-to-freighter conversions (P2F), lightweight components and cabin systems, has achieved a significant milestone by producing a total of six-million lightweight panels at its facilities in Dresden and Kodersdorf (Görlitz). As a first-tier supplier to Airbus for over three decades, EFW’s innovative products are featured in more than

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Tooling load-in is underway at Archer’s high-volume manufacturing facility ahead of the planned start of initial production in early 2025

Archer prepares for production at Georgia manufacturing facility

Archer Aviation (Archer) has announced that it has received the certificate of occupancy for its high-volume manufacturing facility, ARC, located adjacent to Covington Municipal Airport in Georgia. The company is now focusing on the installation of tooling for its initial manufacturing line. Production at the facility is expected to commence in early 2025, with plans

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HAECO plans to relocate to a new facility in Dallas with operations set to commence in January 2025

HAECO to boost aircraft engine capabilities with new Dallas facility

HAECO has announced plans to relocate to a state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, spanning 290,000 ft², with operations set to commence in January 2025. This move will bolster the company’s capabilities in the industrialisation and repair of next-generation aircraft engines, while also creating significant job opportunities in the region. The relocation marks a pivotal moment in

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GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California

GKN Aerospace expands global repair network with new San Diego facility

GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California, as part of a US$55 million investment aimed at enhancing its global MRO network. This expansion underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable, advanced MRO solutions and positions it to meet the growing demand in the aero-engine MRO market. The facility, located

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Boeing production facility

Boeing resumes production of all airplane programmes halted by strike

Boeing announced late on Tuesday that it has resumed production of all its aircraft programmes previously halted due to a machinists’ strike in the Pacific Northwest, Reuters news agency reported. The aerospace company confirmed last week that production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner restarted in early December, approximately one month after the conclusion of

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Boeing to invest US$1 billion in South Carolina expansion

Boeing has announced plans to invest US$1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its Charleston County, South Carolina facilities, creating 500 new jobs over the next five years. This expansion supports increased production of the 787 Dreamliner, reflecting the company’s confidence in the workforce and growing market demand. For over a decade, Boeing South Carolina (BSC)

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The new joint venture will specialise in advanced nacelle MRO services © AFI KLM E&M/ Patrick Delapierre

AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture for nacelle MRO services

AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have partnered to establish a new joint venture focused on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for next-generation aircraft nacelles in the Asia-Pacific region. This venture marks the second collaboration between the two companies, following a 2021 joint venture with Triumph Product

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The first Trent 1000 MRO engine has arrived at Rolls-Royce's Dahlewitz facility

First Trent 1000 MRO engine arrives at Rolls-Royce Dahlewitz facility

Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. This marks a significant step in the company’s £55 million investment initiative to expand assembly, testing, and shop visit capacity across the UK and Germany, a move that will create approximately 300 jobs.

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SkySelect has processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions since its launch © Shutterstock

SkySelect’s Procurement technology is ushering in the era of AI in aviation

In 2024, SkySelect’s Procurement AI entered the early majority adoption phase, marking a pivotal transformation in the aircraft materials procurement landscape. Numerous customers have embraced this innovative technology, signalling a shift in how transactions for aircraft parts are conducted. The company has surpassed a significant milestone, having processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions

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