HAECO has announced plans to relocate to a state-of-the-art facility in Dallas, spanning 290,000 ft², with operations set to commence in January 2025. This move will bolster the company’s capabilities in the industrialisation and repair of next-generation aircraft engines, while also creating significant job opportunities in the region. The relocation marks a pivotal moment in
TAT Technologies, a prominent supplier of products and services for the commercial and military aviation industries as well as the ground defence sector, has announced the signing of a five-year agreement with a prominent North American cargo carrier. Under the terms of the agreement, TAT will provide repair and overhaul services under a maintenance, repair
GKN Aerospace has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art 150,000 ft² facility in San Diego, California, as part of a US$55 million investment aimed at enhancing its global MRO network. This expansion underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable, advanced MRO solutions and positions it to meet the growing demand in the aero-engine MRO market. The facility, located
Boeing announced late on Tuesday that it has resumed production of all its aircraft programmes previously halted due to a machinists’ strike in the Pacific Northwest, Reuters news agency reported. The aerospace company confirmed last week that production of its best-selling 737 MAX jetliner restarted in early December, approximately one month after the conclusion of
Boeing has announced plans to invest US$1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its Charleston County, South Carolina facilities, creating 500 new jobs over the next five years. This expansion supports increased production of the 787 Dreamliner, reflecting the company’s confidence in the workforce and growing market demand. For over a decade, Boeing South Carolina (BSC)
By David Dundas There is no question that 2024 was a challenging year on many fronts for the MRO sector of the aerospace industry. Wherever you look, it is difficult to find consistency, making it hard for all MRO operators to plan ahead with a high degree of confidence. While on the one hand it
AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have partnered to establish a new joint venture focused on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for next-generation aircraft nacelles in the Asia-Pacific region. This venture marks the second collaboration between the two companies, following a 2021 joint venture with Triumph Product
Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. This marks a significant step in the company’s £55 million investment initiative to expand assembly, testing, and shop visit capacity across the UK and Germany, a move that will create approximately 300 jobs.
In 2024, SkySelect’s Procurement AI entered the early majority adoption phase, marking a pivotal transformation in the aircraft materials procurement landscape. Numerous customers have embraced this innovative technology, signalling a shift in how transactions for aircraft parts are conducted. The company has surpassed a significant milestone, having processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions
Avianca, Colombia’s largest airline, has selected Honeywell to provide avionics technologies and mechanical systems for its new Airbus A320neo fleet. This decision is expected to improve operational efficiency and enhance pilot situational awareness, supporting Honeywell’s focus on the future of aviation. Furthermore, Honeywell will supply 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for Avianca’s 138 new aircraft.
