GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, has announced two strategic milestones that expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as an successful, independent engine maintenance provider. GATES has secured Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Emirates and GAMECO have further strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of new multi-year agreements to expand heavy maintenance services for Emirates’ fleet. The collaboration began in September 2023 with a dedicated agreement covering the Airbus A380, for which Emirates is the world’s largest operator. As part of this initial partnership, GAMECO established a
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has secured approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion, marking a further milestone in the programme’s global certification footprint. The approval covers AEI’s supplemental type certificate (STC ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet-position 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion. With the Indian validation now in place, the AEI
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing partnership for component support of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, reaffirming a decade of close technical collaboration. The new exclusive agreement runs for ten years from January and covers all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operated by SWISS. The contract represents a seamless continuation
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) have signed a comprehensive support agreement covering the French Air and Space Force’s fleet of four Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The contract encompasses aircraft and combat systems engineering, logistical support at the operating base,
China Aviation Aftermarket Holdings (CAAM), an associate company of China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Resources Recycling Group International Investment (Shenzhen) (CRRG International Investment). The partnership focuses on the joint development of comprehensive solutions for the aviation aftermarket and marks CAAM’s first collaboration with CRRG International Investment,
GA Telesis (GAT) has signed a multi-year agreement with a major international cargo airline to provide landing gear overhaul and exchange services through its MRO Services Landing Gear (LGS) division. Under the terms of the agreement, GA Telesis MRO Services Group will deliver comprehensive landing gear MRO support for a defined wide-body aircraft fleet operated
AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have confirmed the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, following the receipt of regulatory approval. The joint venture, previously announced and now fully established in Chonburi, Thailand, will focus on overhauling nacelles for new-generation aircraft. The companies indicated that the new
Rolls-Royce has officially opened Beijing Aero Engine Services Limited (BAESL), its new joint-venture MRO facility established with Air China. The launch significantly expands Rolls-Royce’s global MRO footprint and responds to the growing long-term demand for Trent engines as wide-body fleets continue to develop across Asia and worldwide. Located in the Chinese capital, BAESL is the
Delta TechOps has secured its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement marks an important achievement, reinforcing Delta TechOps’ position as a leading provider of advanced MRO solutions. “We have great confidence in Delta TechOps’ world-class technical expertise and maintenance quality, and we expect this
