AMETEK MRO Drake Air, an AS9110/9100-certified MRO Centre of Excellence for aircraft thermal management, is expanding its thermal capabilities to support testing, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform. This move further reinforces Drake Air’s position as a trusted provider of advanced heat transfer solutions for next-generation commercial aircraft. The enhanced A220 capability
Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services (Pem-Air) has announced an expansion of its engine maintenance portfolio, introducing full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500-engine family. The development strengthens Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services’ ability to support operators with end-to-end solutions across all V2500 variants, which power aircraft including the Airbus A320ceo, MD-90 and Embraer C-390. As one of
BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has announced the acquisition of five new Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engines, purchased directly from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business. The engines will be leased to a key customer to support operations and the continued expansion of an Airbus A220 fleet. The move follows BeauTech’s initial entry
CTS Engines (CTS), a specialist in jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has secured a multi-year agreement with S.F. Airlines, one of China’s leading cargo carriers, to service its CF6-80C2 engines. The deal centres on comprehensive repair and overhaul support for engines powering the airline’s Boeing 767 and 747 fleets, reinforcing a strategic partnership
Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the RECARO R2 economy class seat for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, unveiling the product at an event in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. The airline’s forthcoming 737 MAX 8 aircraft will feature the R2 seat throughout the economy cabin, with a focus on passenger comfort, connectivity and
Woodward has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line and associated services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (Ontic). The transaction forms part of Woodward’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher-growth areas within its aerospace operations. The divestment includes a range of pilot control products used in both commercial and defence
Have inventory strategies changed that much since supply chain problems entered the equation, and does demand forecasting help to mitigate certain supply challenges? Unexpected Aircraft on Ground (AOG) instances are every carrier’s nightmare, and costly in the extreme. Whether a carrier performs MRO operations in house or contracts them out to a specialist operator, when
Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision components for landing gear systems on high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programmes. Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will produce these components at its dedicated facility in Hyderabad, India, becoming part of Liebherr-Aerospace’s global industrial network. The LTA was formalised during a
ANTAVIA, an AMETEK MRO business and a global provider of MRO services for commercial and business aviation aircraft, has been awarded an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) contract by Héroux-Devtek. The agreement covers the repair and overhaul of Embraer Legacy and Embraer Praetor landing gear equipment across Europe. Laurent Bouissou, DVP Business Manager at ANTAVIA, stated:
Collins Aerospace has announced that three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat for upcoming narrow-body aircraft deliveries, covering approximately 200 aircraft across Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families. Designed to meet the evolving demands of single-aisle travel, the Helix seat focuses on improving passenger comfort while enhancing operational efficiency. Its ergonomic design
