Vietjet Air (Vietjet) and the Eastern Economic Corridor Office (EECO) of Thailand have signed an agreement to develop an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre at U-Tapao International Airport. The signing took place during Vietnamese leader To Lam’s official visit to Thailand, in the presence of senior leaders from both countries. The new facility
Textron Aviation has completed a major expansion of its flight test hangar at the company’s East Wichita Campus, strengthening its ability to support growing global demand for the Cessna SkyCourier and ongoing development programmes across its turboprop aircraft portfolio. The 57,000-square-foot extension adds six new hangar bays to the north side of the facility, significantly
Leonardo has opened a new helicopter maintenance and support facility at Elstree Aerodrome in Hertfordshire, marking a further expansion of its presence in the UK aerospace sector. The new site, Leonardo’s tenth operational location in the UK, represents a multi-million-pound investment focused on high-value engineering capability. It will provide manufacturer-approved maintenance, logistics and technical support
Heli-One has opened Brazil’s first Sikorsky-authorised S-92 Customer Support Center, expanding maintenance and support capabilities for operators of the heavy-lift helicopter across South America. The new facility will provide both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance services for any S-92 aircraft operating in the region and forms the foundation of a wider S-92 Centre of Excellence. In
Hidden away in the tail of an aircraft, it is quite remarkable just what an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) provides and what it can do in terms of an aircraft’s functionality. It is perhaps the use of the word ‘auxiliary’ that most likely undermines its perceived value and capabilities. From the moment the main engines
CFM International (CFM) and Sichuan Services Aero-engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC), the joint venture between Air China and CFM, have confirmed that SSAMC will join the network of Premier MRO providers for CFM LEAP engines. The announcement was made during a ceremony at MRO Greater China, where the company outlined plans to deliver maintenance, repair and
DSC Trading has announced a new consignment partnership with Skyways Technics, a global provider of regional and commercial aircraft support services. Under the agreement, DSC Trading has received a broad inventory of expendable components supporting a range of aircraft types, including the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, ATR 42/72, CRJ 100/200/900 and Embraer ERJ 135/145. Skyways
MTU Maintenance and Taiwan-based EVA Air have signed an exclusive agreement covering maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the airline’s CFM56-5B engines, which power its fleet of 17 Airbus A321-200 aircraft. The agreement will see all scheduled shop visits carried out at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, the group’s dedicated narrowbody engine facility. EVA Air will additionally
FIGEAC AÉRO has secured a new multi-million-dollar agreement with one of its US customers, further expanding their partnership through the manufacture of wing spars for a civil aircraft programme. The US customer, a manufacturer of both civil and military aircraft, has selected FIGEAC AÉRO Wichita (FIGEAC AÉRO North America) for its expertise in machining large
3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP) has acquired two Embraer E190-100 regional aircraft as part of a strategic move into the growing regional jet aftermarket sector. The aircraft, bearing MSNs 19000470 and 19000479, were previously operated by Alitalia. The acquisition marks a diversification of 3TOP’s portfolio and strengthens its position within the global aviation supply chain. The
