Juneyao Group, one of China’s leading aviation companies, and Lufthansa Technik have entered into an exclusive, landmark agreement for comprehensive engine overhaul services, marking their first long-term partnership of this kind. Covering more than 40 engine events across Juneyao Air, the group’s full-service carrier, and 9 Air, its low-cost subsidiary, the CFM56 agreement includes overhauls,
Astronics Corporation has been selected by Boeing to supply fuel tank access doors for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft programme. Nick Stevenson, President of Astronics PECO, commented: “We have a long-standing and valued partnership with Boeing, and we are pleased to support the 737 MAX programme with the addition of fuel tank access doors to
Thomas Global Systems has marked the opening of its expanded engineering and advanced manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, coinciding with the company’s 70th anniversary. The milestone reflects Thomas Global Systems’ ongoing investment in engineering capability, programme delivery and long-term support for aerospace and defence customers. The Irvine expansion increases the company’s U.S. engineering, manufacturing and
When you consider that a commercial aircraft fuselage such as that belonging to the Boeing 737 MAX or Airbus 320neo families of aircraft is made up of many thousands of repairable and or replaceable parts, and the same applies to engines such as the CFM International LEAP-1B or Pratt & Whitney PW1000G-JM GTF, it is
There are several advantages to leasing an aircraft over buying it, especially if you are a new operator, are looking at a rapid expansion programme, need flexibility to adapt to changing market demands, or want to test new routes. With the option of a straightforward lease, or a sale-and-leaseback agreement, having less money tied up
EirTrade has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to significantly expand its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock, strengthening its aircraft disassembly and maintenance capabilities. The development will extend the company’s existing 2,100 m² site with a new 10,500 m² facility designed to increase capacity for engine and airframe disassembly, as well as
Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform for aviation parts, has raised US$9 million in new funding. Airlines currently face significant operational and financial challenges linked to parts sourcing. Globally, carriers hold around US$50 billion in excess inventory, much of it tied up in legacy procurement systems that lack real-time visibility. When aircraft are grounded due
Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), has been approved as an Authorised Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System. The next-generation four-axis autopilot is designed specifically for the light rotorcraft market. This new authorisation significantly expands PAG’s avionics installation and modernisation capabilities, enabling customers to benefit
HAECO has signed a new contract with Air India to provide technical ground handling services at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Under the agreement, HAECO will deliver line maintenance support for Air India’s wide-body fleet — including Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 aircraft — for three years, through to 2029. Building on earlier
With demand for narrow-body aircraft continuing to surge, Delta TechOps has expanded its CFM International LEAP engine portfolio, becoming the first and only North American airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider licensed to support both the CFM LEAP-1A and CFM LEAP-1B engines. The addition of full overhaul capability for CFM LEAP-1A engines further strengthens
