BCT Aviation Maintenance has announced two new line maintenance contracts at East Midlands Airport (EMA), after significant growth in cargo operations at its home base. Having recently begun freighter flights on behalf of Chinese logistics firm YunExpress, operating two Boeing 777F aircraft into EMA twice weekly, Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has appointed BCT Aviation
HAECO has signed a new base maintenance agreement with Brussels Airlines. Beginning in September 2025, HAECO will support the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet at its 22-bay hangar facilities at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The agreement will run for three years, until 2028. Under the agreement, HAECO Hong Kong will act as the exclusive base
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has announced a landmark achievement in aviation history with the successful conversion of a Boeing B777-300ERSF from passenger to freighter configuration. This follows extensive work over the past year and the granting of the industry’s first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil
StandardAero has celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded business aviation facility at Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia. The development marks a major milestone for the company, increasing its capacity to serve business aviation operators across North America and globally, while also bringing around 100 new skilled jobs to the region. The project represents
Kuehne+Nagel is working with MTU Maintenance Lease Services (MLS) to open a new fulfilment centre in Zhuhai, China, supporting the management of aero engine parts supply. The strategic facility reinforces the long-standing partnership between the two companies and is central to improving MLS’ global logistics operations. The MLS fulfilment centre is strategically situated in Zhuhai,
Satair, the Airbus Services subsidiary and a key provider in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has introduced a new cargo floor panel solution that broadens its Airbus Semi-Finished Floor Panel (ASFP) product line. The development, called Cargo Robust, extends maintenance support to both passenger and cargo areas of Airbus aircraft, offering operators and maintenance organisations a
Airbourne Colours is set to expand its operations at Teesside Airport with the opening of a second aircraft painting hangar, marking another milestone in the airport’s growth as an aviation hub. The new facility, known as Hangar 9, is nearing completion and is expected to begin operations in November this year. The company, which launched
Vietjet has officially begun construction on its Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Center at Long Thanh International Airport, marking a key development in both the airline’s growth and Vietnam’s aviation sector. The project is part of a nationwide programme of 80 landmark initiatives commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2,
HAECO Engine Services Xiamen, part of the HAECO Group and specialising in the overhaul, testing and component repair of GE90 series engines, has commenced construction of a new facility set to increase capacity by the fourth quarter of 2026. The site will support the overhaul, testing and repair of additional engine types, including the GP7200,
TP Aerospace has officially inaugurated its new office and combined wheel and brake maintenance and warehouse facility in Singapore, following full approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on August 18. The move marks an important milestone in the company’s expansion within the Asia Pacific region. The new 3,000 m² site, located in
