MTU Maintenance Canada has celebrated the completion of its 1,500th shop visit, marking this milestone with the redelivery of a V2500-A5 engine operated by Spirit Airlines. The V2500, especially the -A5 model and its -E5 military variant, has become a cornerstone of MTU Maintenance Canada’s services. The company holds worldwide exclusivity for working on the
Lilium has signed a collaboration agreement with the Shenzhen-based Bao’an District. Under the agreement, Lilium has established its [APAC] regional headquarters in the district through its recently created Chinese entity (力翎航空), meaning “Powerful Wing”. The collaboration will position Lilium as an active and contributing industry player in the region’s low-altitude economy, fostering relationships with local
GE Aerospace has inaugurated a new İstanbul location for its Türkiye Technology Centre (TTC), building on its five-decade commitment to Türkiye’s economic development and the growth of its aviation sector. The new campus will house nearly 400 highly skilled GE Aerospace engineers and technicians, deepening GE Aerospace’s existing engineering, innovation, research and manufacturing capabilities in
AerSale, a distinguished provider of aviation products and services, has reported the opening of its newest location in Millington, Tennessee, with its first aircraft induction. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in AerSale’s commitment to serving its customers and enhancing its MRO capabilities to better support the global commercial aviation industry. Founded in 1917,
Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Eaton have formed a joint venture (JV) company, Eaton Aerospace Component Services Asia Sdn Bhd, in Malaysia. SIAEC holds a 49% equity stake in the company, while Eaton holds the remaining 51%. This development follows SIAEC’s and Eaton’s announcement on July 11, 2023 (Singapore time) regarding the signing of
FTAI Aviation and IAE International Aero Engines (IAE) have announced a five-year EngineWise® maintenance services agreement for V2500 engines. The agreement encompasses over 100 full-performance restoration shop visits. IAE is a multinational consortium consisting of Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG. “FTAI’s
GKN Aerospace has announced plans to double the F-35 canopy production capacity at its Garden Grove, California site, resulting in the creation of more than 100 new jobs. A customer investment of up to US$150 million will fund state-of-the-art tools and equipment for the new production line, addressing the ongoing demand for the F-35 Lightning
MAAS Aviation, globally renowned experts in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, celebrated the painting of the 1,000th aircraft at its custom-built facility at the Airbus Finkenwerder final assembly line (FAL) in Hamburg, Germany. The facility, capable of painting up to 144 aircraft annually, features three bays that can accommodate aircraft as large as the A321XLR.
Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced the addition of four new suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (KRD) will provide KASIGLAS® polycarbonate windows, Latecoere will supply the aircraft’s doors, while RALLC and Alltec will both contribute fuselage components. “Eve has assembled a strong list of global and local
Acro Aircraft Seating has been awarded the contract to outfit 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the expanding Pegasus Airlines fleet with its innovative Series 9 fixed-back seats. Deliveries to the Turkish low-cost carrier will commence in the first quarter of 2025, with the initial order set to be completed by the end of 2029. There
