Setna iO has completed the acquisition of an Airbus A320neo, previously operated by Spirit Airlines, marking the company’s first A320neo purchase for teardown in the United States. The aircraft will be dismantled at AerSale’s facility in Goodyear, Arizona, further expanding Setna iO’s next-generation narrow-body teardown programme. Recovered components will be processed through Setna iO’s integrated
Collins Aerospace has officially opened its fully operational Engineering Center of Excellence in Wolverhampton, strengthening its capabilities in developing and testing next-generation electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS) for commercial aircraft. The UK facility features a new modular and scalable test centre designed to support every stage of aircraft actuation system development, from initial design
FTAI Aviation and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) have formed a partnership to offer a lower-cost Boeing 737-800 freighter solution for airlines worldwide by combining engine maintenance and passenger-to-freighter conversion services. The collaboration brings together FTAI’s CFM56 engine maintenance capabilities with AEI’s expertise in cargo conversions to deliver customised freighter aircraft with lower operating costs and
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Air India have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to expand their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) partnership and support India’s ambition to become a global aviation MRO hub. The MoU builds on the companies’ existing collaboration, including a 12-year Inventory Technical Management agreement signed in
Daher Aircraft has opened a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics centre in western France, significantly expanding its support capabilities for a wide range of aircraft, from helicopters and training aircraft to legacy general aviation types produced by its predecessor companies. The purpose-built 6,000 m ² facility at Jonzac-Neulles Airport (LFCJ) in the
Aviation Technology has launched Aviation Technology Interiors following the acquisition of a turnkey aircraft interiors facility at Anderson Municipal Airport in Indiana. The move marks one of the company’s biggest expansions to date and its flagship growth initiative as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, broadening its capabilities beyond aircraft maintenance and inspections. The new division
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new engine maintenance facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to CFM LEAP engines. The US$140 million investment strengthens Safran Aircraft Engine Services Americas as a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the region. The 50,000 m² site brings together two MRO shops for CFM56 and LEAP engines, an
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its long-standing component support agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, expanding coverage to the carrier’s fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through to 2033. The renewed agreement builds on the companies’ longstanding partnership and reflects LOT’s continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s Boeing
Lufthansa Technik has officially broken ground on its new 55,000-square-metre facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, marking a major milestone in its expansion in Portugal. Established in 2024, Lufthansa Technik Portugal is expected to create up to 700 highly skilled jobs over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro joined representatives
Rolls-Royce has launched an advanced aircraft and engine health monitoring programme for Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, combining its Pearl engine Engine Vibration & Health Monitoring Unit (EVHMU) with Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system. Available to operators enrolled in Rolls-Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced, the integrated solution provides real-time, automatic transmission of engine performance
