Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a 14-year maintenance and support deal with Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Both carriers are part of the Lufthansa Group. The agreement covers 41 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs) fitted to their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets. The APS5000 is known for its quiet performance and low emissions. It delivers
Safran, parent company of CFM International, has begun work on a new LEAP engine maintenance and assembly hub in Morocco. The launch ceremony took place in Casablanca and was attended by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Safran Chairman Ross McInnes and CEO Olivier Andriès. The new Safran Aircraft Engine Services Casablanca facility was first announced
Satair, an Airbus Services company, has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement with Groth Luftfahrt & Systemtechnik GmbH (Groth). Groth is a German manufacturer known for designing and producing aircraft galley and lavatory equipment. Under this new agreement, Satair will act as the sole global distributor for Groth’s mechanical lavatory faucets used on Airbus A320
AJW Group has announced the opening of its new European warehouse in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Scheduled to be operational in early November, the facility marks the next stage in AJW’s strategy to make parts access across the European Union faster, simpler, and more efficient. “By holding inventory closer to our customers, we are reducing lead
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
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
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
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
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
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
