STS Line Maintenance (STS), part of STS Aviation Group, has opened a new satellite station in Vero Beach, Florida (VRB). Operations will begin on December 1, with JetBlue Airways confirmed as the launch customer. Mark Smith, President of STS Aviation Group, said the expansion strengthens the company’s service reach. “This expansion represents another step forward
A major deal has been agreed to support a multi-million-pound expansion of aircraft maintenance operations at Teesside International Airport. The move will create hundreds of skilled engineering jobs and boost the region’s growing aviation sector. Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL) has signed a 250-year lease for 50 acres of airport land. The long-term agreement will
BCT Aviation Maintenance, based at East Midlands Airport (EMA), has made a six-figure investment in new hangar tools and airside vehicles. The move prepares the company for a busy winter maintenance season. From October to December, BCT’s hangar will handle six Boeing 737NG aircraft for routine annual checks. Another six are planned between January and
Skyparts, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) trade desk of Acron Aviation, has announced a strategic channel partnership with Setna iO. Setna iO is well known for distributing used serviceable material (USM) and OEM aircraft parts. This agreement drives Skyparts’ global expansion while reinforcing its inventory capacity. Moreover, it supports the company’s mission to deliver OEM-quality
AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has announced the successful completion of a 2017 Airbus A320neo disassembly. The project was carried out by SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) at its Philippines facility, SIAEP. This milestone marks several firsts for the region and highlights AerFin’s growing role in the aviation aftermarket. Importantly, this is the first-ever teardown of
ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has signed a global maintenance agreement (GMA) with ATAVIS, Binter’s technical procurement and supply chain arm. The agreement will support 26 ATR 72-600 aircraft operated by CANAIR and NAYSA. The GMA is ATR’s flagship service programme. It is designed to help airlines concentrate on their main goal – connecting communities
Wright International, part of the global MRO group FL Technics since 2020, has secured approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF). Following this milestone, the company has launched a new partnership with Fiji Airways. Under the agreement, Wright International will deliver line maintenance services for Fiji Airways’ Airbus A350-900 and A330-200/300 aircraft at
VSE Aviation has announced a used serviceable material (USM) collaboration with Eaton. The partnership combines Eaton’s OEM repair expertise with VSE’s strength in distribution and asset management. Under the agreement, VSE will acquire and manage as-removed (AR) parts and overhauled components. The initiative increases the pool of rotable and exchange assets available to the market.
Rolls-Royce has introduced LessorCare+, a new service created for aircraft lessors. Avolon has been named the launch customer. The programme builds on the success of LessorCare, expanding support for fleet management, transactions, and technical services. LessorCare+ is designed to simplify engine management. It offers integrated tools that increase transparency, reduce risk, and improve lifecycle planning.
AAR CORP. has signed an agreement with Eaton to become an authorised service centre for its commercial aerospace customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Under this new partnership, AAR will handle local repair and overhaul of Eaton’s hydraulic components for large commercial aircraft. These services will take place at AAR’s Component Services
