MTU Maintenance has won another customer for the maintenance of the largest commercial aircraft engine, the GE90. The company has signed an exclusive agreement with South American LATAM Airlines Group SA, Latin America’s largest airline. MTU Maintenance will be responsible for the maintenance of a portion of the airline’s GE90-110 engines which are operated on
Garuda Indonesia Group and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Partnership covering enhanced Maintenance Training support to GMF AeroAsia, the maintenance and repair subsidiary of Garuda Indonesia, and a plan to study together a revitalisation plan for the Garuda Indonesia Airbus fleet. Since the signature of an agreement for Maintenance Training Collaboration in 2011, GMF AeroAsia
Batam Aero Technik and Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the Singapore Airshow about their intention to cooperate in the area of PW127M engine MRO in the future. Batam Aero Technik is the technical arm of the Lion Air Group which operates worldwide the biggest fleet of ATR aircraft
Colorful Guizhou Airlines reached a 10-year OnPoint solution agreement with GE Aviation for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of the CF34-10E engine fleet powering its seven EMBRAER 190 aircraft. The agreement is valued at more than US$56m over the life of the agreement. The airline placed a firm order of seven E190s at the 2015
Pratt & Whitney’s Singapore-based blades and vanes repair specialist, Turbine Coating Services, has enhanced Electron Beam Physical Vapor Deposition (EBPVD) capabilities for its operations in Singapore. The technology allows for the application of thermal barrier ceramic coatings on engine components to protect surfaces against corrosive environments, while increasing the length of time between repairs for
UTC Aerospace Systems has signed a 12-year agreement with Singapore Airlines to provide asset management and repair services for the airline’s fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. The long-term maintenance agreement is part of UTC Aerospace Systems’ Comprehensive Accessory Repair and Exchange (C.A.R.E.) Program. Under the customized C.A.R.E. agreement, UTC Aerospace Systems, through its global network
Production has begun on the Seastar, announced Dornier Seawings at this year’s Singapore Airshow. The Seastar is the most advanced amphibious aircraft, engineered to operate on both land and water. This versatility sets it apart from helicopters and conventional seaplanes. The Seastar combines cutting-edge technology with Dornier’s 100 years of flying-boat experience. Dornier Seawings is
Three of HNA Group’s subsidiaries have signed a V-Services Fleet Hour Agreement (FHA) to maintain its fleet of 46 V2500 engines. The agreement is for three of HNA Group’s subsidiaries: West Air, Beijing Capital and Tianjin Airlines. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders
Aeronautical Engineers has signed a contract with Luxembourg based JMV Aviation to provide an 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversion. The aircraft (MSN 24959) is high gross weight and is being modified at Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility. The freighter will be re-delivered to JMV Aviation in June of 2016 and then will be leased
Fast-growing South Korean budget airline JeJu Air is expanding its fleet of Boeing 737-800s. As a result it has formally agreed to extend their current engine maintenance contract with AFI KLM E&M, with a further 18 shop visits. The long-term agreement covers full support – maintenance and repairs – of the CFM56-7B power plants equipping
