Global Airtech has signed a five-year component availability agreement with BBN Airlines Thailand to support operations across its A320 fleet. The agreement covers the leasing of fast-moving and mission-critical airframe and engine components, strategically positioned at BBN Thailand’s facilities in Bangkok. Inventory replenishment will be supported through Global Airtech’s regional pool in Singapore, while repairs
GE Aerospace has announced the global rollout of its 360 Foam Wash jet engine cleaning technology across maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. The foam wash system is designed as an alternative to traditional water wash methods, using a specially formulated proprietary cleaning solution to remove dust and dirt from engines. The process helps lower exhaust
Finnair has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to overhaul the nose landing gear systems for its Airbus A350 fleet. All overhaul work will be carried out in-house at Liebherr-Aerospace’s facility in Lindenberg, Germany, drawing on the company’s expertise as both the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a specialist provider of landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) officially opened Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) on May 22, its wholly owned base maintenance facility at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang. BMM forms part of SIAEC’s regional base maintenance network, adding capacity to support its existing hangar operations in Singapore and the Philippines. The facility will provide maintenance, repair and
It wasn’t until the 1950s that the need for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts appeared when repurposed and surplus wartime aircraft needed repairs, but the aircraft were no longer being manufactured, so there was an automatic shortage of OEM parts. With necessity being the mother of invention, it was decided that parts could be manufactured
New Horizon Aircraft has advanced the dual-use certification pathway for its hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL aircraft through its ongoing partnership with Cert Center Canada (3C), Canada’s only independent flight test and certification design approval organisation approved by Transport Canada. Horizon said the Cavorite X7 has been designed from the outset for both civilian and military
AJW Group (AJW) has officially opened a new office in Sofia, Bulgaria, strengthening its European network and expanding its presence in Southeast Europe. The new facility becomes AJW’s first dedicated regional hub in Southeast Europe and is designed to enhance customer support, accelerate business development and expand technical operations across the region. The office will
HJS Aftermarket Aircraft Components (HJS) has accelerated its growth with the acquisition of four additional aircraft now being dismantled for parts, significantly increasing its global inventory of high-quality aftermarket components. The latest additions include a King Air 350ER, Falcon 50, Hawker 4000 and Challenger 300, all currently undergoing disassembly at multiple locations. HJS confirmed that
Otto Aerospace has joined forces with Austrian interior specialist F/LIST to create the cabin for its Phantom 3500, a next-generation business jet designed to dramatically cut fuel consumption while redefining the passenger experience. The clean-sheet aircraft is being developed around advanced laminar-flow aerodynamics and precision-built carbon-fibre composites, enabling a claimed 61% reduction in fuel burn
AAR has expanded its component MRO capabilities with the introduction of A320 slat repair services. With this new capability, AAR has strengthened its Airbus proprietary component repair services, covering flight control surfaces including rudders, flaps and sharklets, at its authorised single-source service centre in Chonburi, Thailand. Its expanded tooling portfolio also allows the company to
