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MRO & Production

Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the second hangar at Teesside International Airport © WLFC

WLFC opens second hangar at Teesside International Airport

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a global aircraft engine leasing and aviation services company, has officially opened its second hangar at Teesside International Airport. Construction began in April 2025 under WLFC’s subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). The 60-foot-high, twin-bay hangar was officially unveiled at a well-attended ceremony on October 13. The event celebrated the

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ACJ319neo in flight

LHT completes VIP cabin outfitting of Airbus ACJ319neo

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has completed the VIP cabin outfitting of an Airbus ACJ319neo for a private customer. The aircraft received its bespoke interior during a recent layover at Lufthansa Technik’s Hamburg base. The cabin showcases a modern, luxurious design tailored to the customer’s specific preferences and travel lifestyle. This project also marks a first for

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AFI KLM E&M will deliver full maintenance support for Shenzhen Airlines' CFM56-7B engines

AFI KLM E&M renews partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and subsidiary

AFI KLM E&M has announced the extension of its partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and its subsidiary, Kunming Airlines. The renewed collaboration follows the signing of a new three-year engine maintenance agreement covering the period from 2025 to 2027. Under the contract, AFI KLM E&M will deliver full maintenance support for CFM56-7B engines. This agreement marks

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MAAS Aviation is extending its contract with Airbus for the painting of A320 and A220 aircraft in Mobile, AL

MAAS Aviation extends Airbus partnership in Mobile, Alabama

MAAS Aviation, a globally recognised aircraft painting and exterior coating specialist, has extended its long-term agreement with Airbus for another five years. The renewed contract covers the painting of A320 and A220 aircraft at MAAS Aviation’s advanced facility in Mobile, Alabama. The site expanded in 2024 to include five dedicated paint bays. It now has

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AMETEK MRO and AJW Group have signed a global component repair agreement

AMETEK MRO and AJW Group sign global component repair agreement

AMETEK MRO, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, has signed a worldwide agreement with AJW Group. The partnership will deliver specialist component repair support across AMETEK MRO’s facilities in Europe, the United States, and Asia. The scope of the agreement includes electromechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, environmental, heat transfer, fuel, avionics and

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STS Aviation Group

STS Engine Services begins new chapter after GT Engine Services rebrand

STS Engine Services, formerly GT Engine Services, has unveiled its new brand identity. The rebrand follows its May 2024 acquisition by STS Aviation Group, a well known aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services group. The change marks a fresh chapter in the company’s development. More importantly, it strengthens its position within STS Aviation Group’s

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Airbus

Airbus predicts steady growth in global aviation services

In its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF), Airbus predicts that global demand for aviation services will rise by 10% year on year in 2025 and continue to expand alongside the growth in air traffic. By 2044, the total market value is expected to reach around US$311 billion, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.6%.

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FL Technics aims to build Europe’s largest wheels and brakes MRO network

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes accelerates growth across Europe

In a highly competitive market, airlines across Europe are searching for ways to reduce operating costs. Expanding fleets, record passenger demand, and the complexity of managing MRO work internally are driving many carriers to outsource services to specialised providers. Wheels and brakes maintenance is one area where outsourcing is growing rapidly. Fast Growth in Just

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After signing a new general maintenance agreement with Avolon, Caerdav successfully completed a first transition check on one of its Airbus A320 aircraft

Caerdav completes first Avolon aircraft transition

Caerdav has begun its new partnership with aviation leasing company Avolon, by carrying out its first transition check under a recently signed general maintenance agreement. The work was completed on an Airbus A320, preparing the aircraft for operation in Spain. Previously in service in Asia, the jet underwent a thorough transition process at Caerdav’s St.

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Ceramic casting cores © Lithoz

Safran installs Lithoz 3-D printers for turbine blade production

Lithoz, a frontrunner in ultra-precise ceramic 3-D printing, has installed three CeraFab System S65 printers at Safran Aircraft Engines in Gennevilliers, near Paris. The investment will allow Safran to begin serial production of complex ceramic casting cores at industrial scale. These components are essential for the cooling of next-generation turbine blades. The project builds on

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