Chromalloy, a global specialist in turbine engine aftermarket parts, repairs and restoration, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its new “up-change” part number covering the CFM56-5B/7B low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 Nozzle Guide Vane (NGV) PMA. This approval builds on the company’s earlier certification in 2021 for the original NGV configuration, offering
Acron Aviation, a provider of cutting-edge pilot training, simulation, avionics and flight data intelligence solutions to the aviation industry, has announced the launch of a new MRO centre in Bangalore, India. This move strengthens the company’s commitment to providing high-quality aviation support across the Asia-Pacific region. To begin with, the location is strategic. Situated in
Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for the upkeep of 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs). These APUs support the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to Anthony Rossi, Vice President of Customer Service at Pratt & Whitney Canada, the agreement provides tailored maintenance solutions that
Air New Zealand has opened Hangar 4, a new state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at its base in Māngere, Auckland. The hangar is one of the airline’s largest infrastructure investments and forms a key part of its long-term growth strategy. It is designed to serve the airline’s needs for the next 50 years, supporting the maintenance
Satair has inked a long-term agreement with Cebu Pacific, the leading airline in the Philippines. The agreement covers Satair’s Integrated Material Services (IMS) solution, which will provide comprehensive expendable material management for Cebu Pacific’s entire fleet, including its Airbus A320 family and Airbus A330 aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Cebu Pacific will entrust
Honeywell has announced the expansion of its aftermarket support for Philippine Airlines (PAL), providing multi-year repair and overhaul services for the airline’s auxiliary power units (APUs). The agreement covers Honeywell-made 331-350 APUs used on Airbus A330 aircraft and 331-500 APUs on Boeing 777 aircraft. This expanded collaboration builds on an existing arrangement that already supports
At the MRO Asia Pacific 2025 in Singapore, Turkish Technic and Garuda Indonesia have signed two multi-year agreements for the overhaul of landing gear on several Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft. This strategic partnership is designed to enhance Garuda Indonesia’s operational efficiency and reliability by leveraging Turkish Technic’s decades of expertise and technical know-how
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured two major long-term contracts with China Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL), strengthening its role in supporting Asia-Pacific carriers. For China Airlines, the FlightSense and Dispatch solutions will be provided under 20-year agreements. These will cover Boeing 787 and other wide-body fleets. The services aim to boost operational efficiency,
Thales and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have entered into a strategic 11-year maintenance agreement to support IndiGo’s existing fleet of 430 Airbus A320 aircraft, as well as its future order of more than 800 Airbus A32X aircraft. This landmark deal underscores IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening operational reliability while preparing for rapid fleet expansion. Under the
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has signed a long-term component support agreement with Parata Air, South Korea’s newest airline. Parata Air, owned by Winix Group, will begin operations with a fleet of six Airbus A330ceo aircraft, all covered under a six-year power-by-the-hour (PBH) components contract. This marks the first time
