StandardAero completes first LEAP engine performance restoration shop visit

February 6, 2026

StandardAero has successfully completed delivery of its first CFM International LEAP engine to undergo a performance restoration shop visit (PRSV). The milestone follows successful pass-off testing at StandardAero’s San Antonio, Texas facility and demonstrates the growing maturity of the company’s LEAP maintenance programme, now supporting more than 20 customers worldwide. The engine was a LEAP-1A

Satair and Eaton will further expand their collaboration with the signing of a new MoU

Satair and Eaton strengthen USM distribution partnership in China

February 6, 2026

Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Eaton have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further expand their collaboration in the distribution of Eaton used serviceable material (USM) across the China region. Building on the long-standing relationship between the two companies, the MoU marks the beginning of a new phase of cooperation focused on strengthening

Maintenance Mythbusters: “Line Maintenance Is Less Critical Than Heavy Checks”

February 5, 2026

In the world of aircraft maintenance, there is a temptation to pay almost too much attention to heavy checks and major overhauls, but then it is difficult not to. After all, these are major events and if we were to look at a C-check for a wide-body jet, this takes an inordinate amount of planning

HAECO’s specialised GE90 facility in Xiamen will deliver support for Saudia’s GE90 engines

HAECO, Saudia sign GE90 support deal

February 5, 2026

HAECO has signed a new partnership agreement with Saudia under which it will provide GE90 engine support, including overhaul services. The collaboration is strengthening the relationship between HAECO and Saudia in a strategically important market for HAECO. Under the agreement, HAECO will deliver engine overhaul services through its specialised GE90 facility in Xiamen, drawing on

AJW Group will deliver PBH and MBK support for Sun PhuQuoc’s current fleet of six A321 aircraft

Start-up carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways signs contract with AJW

February 5, 2026

AJW Group has signed a new power-by-the-hour (PBH) and main base kit (MBK) support agreement with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a newly launched airline based in Vietnam. The agreement will provide comprehensive component and inventory support as the carrier enters service and begins to scale its operations. Sun PhuQuoc Airways is a start-up airline partly owned

Signing of the new investment plan between GE Aerospace and EDB © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace commits US$300m to Singapore engine repair expansion

February 4, 2026

GE Aerospace has unveiled a major multi-year investment plan of up to US$300 million to significantly expand and modernise its aircraft engine repair operations in Singapore. Backed by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the initiative is designed to transform the company’s local maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities, strengthening Singapore’s position as a key

Röder will overhaul structural components of the E-Jet E1 main landing gear

Liebherr and Röder strengthen E-Jet landing gear support

February 4, 2026

Liebherr-Aerospace and Röder Präzision, based in Egelsbach, Germany, are expanding their cooperation to enhance maintenance support for the Embraer E-Jet E1 programme. Under the intensified partnership, Röder will now overhaul structural components of the main landing gear, building on its existing role in overhauling parts of the nose landing gear for the same aircraft family.

Satair and GAMECO signing the MoU to enhance strategic cooperation in the USM segment

Satair and GAMECO expanding partnership into USM segment

February 4, 2026

Satair and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their long-standing strategic cooperation by expanding into the used serviceable material (USM) segment. The agreement marks a new phase in a relationship that has developed over several decades, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the

Safran and JAL have inked an SBH contract for the carrier's fleet of A350 aircraft © Airbus

Safran and JAL ink new SBH contract for JAL’s A350 fleet

February 3, 2026

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Safran have signed a comprehensive nine-year “Support By the Hour” (SBH) contract covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft. Services began on January 1, 2026. The agreement is a first of its kind, bringing together four Safran companies — Safran Landing Systems, Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electrical &

Virgin Australia will adopt Embraer’s AHEAD predictive maintenance system © Embraer

Virgin Australia adopts Embraer’s AHEAD system

February 3, 2026

Embraer has signed an agreement with Virgin Australia to equip the airline’s E2 fleet with the AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. The solution enables airlines to implement digital predictive maintenance across their E-Jet fleets, using data to identify and anticipate potential issues before they become critical. AHEAD provides real-time monitoring of key aircraft

MRO & Production

StandardAero completes first LEAP engine performance restoration shop visit

Satair and Eaton strengthen USM distribution partnership in China

Maintenance Mythbusters: “Line Maintenance Is Less Critical Than Heavy Checks”

HAECO, Saudia sign GE90 support deal

Start-up carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways signs contract with AJW

GE Aerospace commits US$300m to Singapore engine repair expansion

Liebherr and Röder strengthen E-Jet landing gear support

Satair and GAMECO expanding partnership into USM segment

Safran and JAL ink new SBH contract for JAL’s A350 fleet

Virgin Australia adopts Embraer’s AHEAD system

Stay Connected

Subscribe