As we strive for ever more effective operating methods, will AI-assisted troubleshooting give us the edge the MRO sector needs to become not just more proactive but also more effective? There is no substitute for experience, and nowhere is that more applicable than on the shop floor of an aircraft hangar where a commercial jetliner
Lufthansa Technik (LHT)and Airbus have launched a technical collaboration to develop and certify the application of AeroSHARK riblet technology on the wings and stabilisers of the Airbus A330ceo, marking a major step forward in drag-reduction technology for commercial aviation. The partnership aims to achieve the first commercial certification of riblet technology on an Airbus A330
Muirhead Avionics, part of AMETEK MRO, has signed a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products previously developed under Honeywell product lines and now fully supported by IA. The agreement authorises Muirhead Avionics to deliver approved repair and overhaul services for selected Inertial Reference
Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a ten-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was formalised at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia. Under the deal, GE Aerospace’s Brisbane operation will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems installed across Boeing 787
Emirates has officially broken ground on its new US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South, slated to become the most advanced aircraft MRO facility worldwide. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior figures including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President
GE Aerospace and Emirates have signed an agreement to develop advanced piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines as part of the expansion of its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy and training support to help establish a dedicated component repair line
FDH Aero, a global provider of aerospace and defence supply chain solutions, has officially opened a new sales office in Bengaluru, India, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and defence markets. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, alongside a traditional pooja ceremony in line with local
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES USA SPAH), the joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc., has secured Panamanian quality certification for its engine maintenance operations in Wilmington, Ohio. The new approval expands the company’s capability to carry out maintenance work on Panamanian-registered aircraft, strengthening its position across the Americas for both
AMTRA Aero Component Solutions (AACS), the US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an undisclosed party to acquire an Airbus A320-200 airframe for teardown. The agreement includes the aircraft’s landing gear and auxiliary power unit (APU). The teardown programme will further strengthen AACS’s position in the
Voyageur Aviation (Voyageur) has strengthened its aircraft component support operations with the launch of a new landing gear repair and overhaul facility in Ottawa, Canada, dedicated to ATR regional aircraft. The expansion builds on Voyageur’s existing in-house component expertise and enhances its overall repair and overhaul (R&O) capabilities. The new Ottawa facility enhances Voyageur’s support
