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MRO & Production

Ground-breaking at Bangalore Airport Air India

Air India breaks ground on MRO facility at Bengaluru Airport

Air India has officially launched construction of a pioneering base maintenance facility at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Spanning 35 acres, this facility marks a significant collaboration between Air India, the Government of Karnataka, and Bengaluru International Airport. The new MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility, championed by Gunjan Krishna, Commissioner for Industrial Development and

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HAECO partners with Safran Aircraft Engines for RBS installation on LEAP engines HAECO

HAECO partners with Safran Aircraft Engines for LEAP RBS installation

HAECO has announced a long-term partnership with Safran Aircraft Engines for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on LEAP engines. This collaboration reinforces HAECO’s reputation as a trusted provider of high-quality engine services and its commitment to fostering innovation in the aviation industry. The RBS installation will be performed on-wing and near-wing by

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Jaivel Aerospace and Deutsche Aircraft executives Jaivel Aerospace

Deutsche Aircraft awards Jaivel Aerospace D328eco contract

Deutsche Aircraft has contracted Jaivel Aerospace to update and develop design and manufacturing standards for the 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop. This follows a successful pilot programme created by the Deutsche Aircraft and Jaivel Aerospace teams, based in Germany, the United Kingdom, and India. The goal of this collaboration is to create comprehensive standards and specifications

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Pegasus Airlines and Lufthansa Technik celebrate signed agreement LHT Sofia

Pegasus Airlines entrusts LHT with maintenance for A320 fleet

Pegasus Airlines has entrusted Lufthansa Technik with the comprehensive base maintenance of its rapidly expanding Airbus A320 family fleet. The recently signed three-year agreement includes over 60 checks on A320ceo, A320neo, and A321neo aircraft for Türkiye’s second-largest airline. All contracted services will be carried out at a dedicated overhaul line at Lufthansa Technik Sofia. “The

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AeroSHARK ANA

ANA introduces first AeroSHARK-aircraft by LHT and BASF

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has welcomed another marine-inspired aircraft to its fleet: its first Boeing 777 equipped with AeroSHARK. This revolutionary surface technology, inspired by shark skin, reduces drag and enhances fuel-efficiency. ANA has become the first airline globally to operate both passenger and freighter variants of the Boeing 777 with this innovative technology. The

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Contract signing between HAL and SAFHAL HAL

HAL and SAFHAL cooperate to develop Aravalli engines

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and SAFHAL Helicopter Engines (SAFHAL) have entered into an airframe contract to jointly design, develop, manufacture, supply, and support a new generation of high-power engines named ‘Aravalli’. These engines will power India’s 13-ton Medium Lift class Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH) and the Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH), both of which are being

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JAL

JAL and MHI begin maintenance & aftermarket services partnership

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) have agreed to jointly explore potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket sector. The two companies have formalised this agreement by signing a memorandum. The aircraft aftermarket business encompasses services such as repairs, maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, all of which are crucial for maintaining and enhancing aircraft

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony at East Alton facility West Star Aviation

West Star Aviation completes new East Alton facility-hangar

West Star Aviation has announced the completion of its new hangar at the East Alton facility, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 27th. This achievement follows the ground-breaking in June 2023 and underscores West Star Aviation’s dedication to growth and excellence. The newly unveiled Hangar 67 adds a substantial 75,700 ft² of space, comprising 40,000

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PC-12 Pilatus

Pilatus to expand presence in the United States

Pilatus, the Swiss manufacturer of the popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet has signed an agreement to develop a factory-owned flagship sales, design, and service centre in Bradenton, Florida. In a ceremony at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Pilatus executives and airport authority officials signed an agreement to develop 17 acres on the

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AerFin

AerFin expands engine MRO Lite capabilities

AerFin has announced the expansion of its Part 145 EASA, CAA, and FAA certification, significantly enhancing its Engine MRO Lite maintenance capabilities for CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. The expanded capabilities now include comprehensive changes for the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT) module, as well as the No.4 and No.5 bearings. Additionally, the certification covers an extended

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