Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has announced a major step forward for its UK-based subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). Jet2.com, a UK leisure airline, has committed to two base maintenance lines for the upcoming season, to be carried out at WASL’s advanced facility at Teesside International Airport. This new agreement builds on the successful
AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region to support nacelles for next-generation aircraft. Based at AAR’s facility in Chonburi, Thailand, the new joint venture will carry out next-generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including on-wing and
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions, has received validation from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) for its Supplemental Type Certification (STC) covering Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programmes. This approval enables EFW to offer its OEM-supported standard body freighter conversions to operators of China-registered aircraft, significantly expanding its footprint
Lufthansa Technik and Air Canada have reinforced their longstanding partnership by renewing and extending multiple exclusive agreements for aircraft technical services ahead of schedule. The extended contracts include engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B engines and total component support (TCS) for Air Canada’s Boeing 777 and 737 MAX fleets. Under the renewed engine maintenance agreement,
Stratos, the prominent aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has successfully delivered an Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon. The aircraft, previously operated by Corsair, will now undergo a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion as part of Amazon’s ongoing expansion of its dedicated air cargo operations. This transaction underscores Stratos’ capability in managing the placement of mid-life wide-body
Bombardier has confirmed it has made significant progress in the construction of its new 51,000 ft² paint facility at the London Biggin Hill Service Centre. The project has already completed essential groundwork and foundation stages, with the steel hangar structure advancing and cladding work underway. This latest development further enhances the centre’s growing reputation as
GE Aerospace has entered into a multi-year service agreement with China Airlines for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of GE9X engines that will power the carrier’s 14 new Boeing 777X aircraft. This agreement further strengthens the long-standing relationship between the two companies, which began in 1999 with China Airlines’ purchase of GE-powered Boeing 747-400s.
Otto Aviation has entered into a strategic partnership with Mecaer Aviation Group (Mecaer) to develop the landing gear and primary flight control actuation system for its breakthrough aircraft, the Phantom 3500. This collaboration represents a major milestone in Otto’s ambition to transform private aviation through sustainable innovation and fuel efficiency. Mecaer, a globally recognised aerospace
QT Aerospace has officially received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-145 Repair Station certification, marking the next step in expanding its international maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations. This new certification complements the company’s existing Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part-145 credentials (ST1R492K), enabling it to fully service European-registered aircraft and components directly from its
Indian carrier Akasa Air has entered into a three-year agreement with GMR Aero Technic to provide base maintenance support for its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This collaboration marks an important step for both companies and highlights the growing strength of India’s domestic MRO capabilities. As part of the agreement, GMR Aero Technic will
