West Star Aviation has officially broken ground on a major expansion at its Grand Junction (GJT) MRO facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art hangar, adding 40,000 ft² to accommodate increasing demand for maintenance services, avionics installations, and interior refurbishments. The project also includes 38,000 ft² of
FL Technics is expanding its service portfolio by opening an approved in-house sewing shop. This new capability will enable the company to offer a wider range of aircraft cabin products, enhancing passenger comfort and convenience. The sewing facility will produce a variety of items, including aircraft seat covers, curtains, blankets, bags and straps. These products
Magnetic Group has successfully renewed its EN 9110 certification, now extending its scope to include engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. This expansion provides Magnetic Engines’ customers with greater assurance of high-quality, consistent maintenance that complies with the strictest aviation industry standards. EN 9110 is an internationally recognised aerospace quality management system (QMS) standard,
FAI Aviation Group, a provider of mission-critical aviation services, has announced consolidated group revenues of €130 million (US$141.7 million) for 2024, matching its 2023 performance. FAI continues its fleet renewal programme, adding a second Learjet 60 XR to its 16-strong Bombardier fleet. The aircraft (D-CFAQ) replaces one of its four legacy Learjet 60s, with plans
Lufthansa Technik Malta, the European Centre of Excellence for wide-body base maintenance within the Lufthansa Technik network, is set to expand its facilities and increase capacity. From autumn 2026, a new 6,400 metre² hangar will be dedicated to base maintenance services, particularly cabin modifications for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As a Boeing-licensed service centre, Lufthansa
AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year agreement with Cebu Pacific Air to provide nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s A320 fleet powered by the CFM56-5B engine. The work will be carried out at AAR’s Component Services facility in Chonburi, Thailand. AAR has a longstanding relationship with Cebu Pacific, previously supplying USM
Embraer has announced plans to position Poland as a centre of excellence in Europe. This week, Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is visiting Poland alongside a senior commercial and defence delegation to engage with existing, new and potential partners. Their discussions will focus on manufacturing, final assembly, maintenance and repair, passenger-to-freight conversions,
Lufthansa Technik and Hebei Airlines have reinforced their long-term collaboration by signing a new engine maintenance services contract. This agreement covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CFM56-7B engines used in Hebei Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 fleet. The maintenance work will commence this year at Lufthansa Technik’s engine facility in Hamburg, Germany. During the contract
Jordan Airmotive, an independent engine MRO provider, has successfully delivered a CFM56-5B engine to BOC Aviation, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies and a major player in the Asia-Pacific aviation market. This milestone reinforces Jordan Airmotive’s growing influence in the global leasing sector and underscores its capability to provide high-quality, reliable MRO solutions
Magellan Aerospace Corporation (Magellan) and Aequs Private Limited (Aequs) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a business plan for a 50/50 jointly owned aerospace sand casting facility in the Belagavi Aerospace Cluster (BAC), Karnataka, India. This facility aims to address the growing demand for aerospace sand castings in both
