Rolls-Royce has expanded support for operators of its RR300 engines powering Robinson Helicopters R66 aircraft, adding new service locations, extended warranty coverage and updated technology. With nearly 800 RR300 engines delivered into the market for the R66, Rolls-Royce remains focused on delivering the best customer support possible. R66 operators have amassed more than 550,000 flight
Ameco has completed its first thrust reverser repair work for Rolls Royce Trent 700 powerplant in February. The component is part of an engine belonging to an Air China aircraft. Ameco becomes the first MRO shop to own this capability in China. It is a significant milestone in the development of the companys capability, adds
Avtrade continues to develop its Component Support Solutions portfolio with the signature of a recently launched low budget airline, based in the Middle East. Avtrade will provide expert component support and bespoke service consisting of pool access, core repair management and a main base kit conveniently positioned on site for AOG and critical requirements. Avtrade
Aviall has extended its exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with Rolls-Royce to provide spare parts product support for Rolls-Royce M250 and RR300 engines. The global agreement, which extends to December 31, 2026, includes Aviall’s distribution of M250 and RR300 spare parts, exchange material and modules and electronic publications along with the newly-added approval to sell new
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Thai Airways International (THAI) to evaluate the development of a major new maintenance and overhaul (MRO) facility at U-Tapao International Airport near Bangkok. The new MRO would be one of the most modern and extensive in the Asia-Pacific region, offering line and heavy maintenance services for
Cargolux has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik focusing on increased business between the two companies. Under the terms of a new contract, Lufthansa Technik’s Airframe Related Component (ARC) unit will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul of the thrust reversers on the Cargolux fleet of Boeing 747-8 aircraft. The all-cargo airline based in Luxembourg currently
Global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, Pattonair, has won the company’s first contract from All Nippon Airways (ANA) to support the airline’s global MRO network. Under the agreement signed this month, Pattonair will stock and supply C class parts for maintaining and repairing ANA’s Rolls-Royce Trent 1000. Using its global footprint, Pattonair will enhance
The TRUEngine program reached 15,000 engine enrollments, a 25% increase in the last year. More than 200 operators and lessors have enrolled their engines in the TRUEngine program. The TRUEngine qualification process includes the customer submitting maintenance records and a review by GE or CFM to ensure engine configuration and overhaul practices are consistent with
Icelandair has signed a TrueChoice Transitions agreement with GE Aviation for a custom ordered CF6-80C2 spare engine. This agreement follows a TrueChoice Transition agreement between Icelandair and GE signed last year for the maintenance of CF6-80C2 engines that power the airline’s four Boeing 767 aircraft.
AFI KLM E&M has won a long-term contract covering component support for Cambodia Angkor Air’s fleet of A320s. The fleet currently comprises three aircraft, rising to ten within the coming few years. The agreement includes full component support services, repairs and maintenance, pool access, and the provision of a Main Base Kit with local services.
