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%.
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
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.
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
AerFin has completed the teardown of four 2017-vintage A320neo aircraft at TARMAC Aerosave’s Tarbes facility in France. Each aircraft released around 1,400 high-demand parts into the aftermarket. The aircraft were acquired earlier this year in partnership with a Middle Eastern investor. They mark the start of AerFin’s dedicated A320neo teardown programme. A fifth aircraft has
FL Technics, an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) company, has strengthened its presence in Northern Europe. The company, part of Avia Solutions Group, has opened fourteen new line maintenance stations across Scandinavia in just six months. This rapid rollout creates a broad network that is fully prepared to support airlines throughout the region. The
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. has completed its fifth major expansion since 1993, further enhancing its aftermarket service capacities. The new facility spans 33,000 ft², or 3,065 m² and adjoins the existing complex; the most recent addition before this was inaugurated in 2016. The new building was officially opened during a ceremony attended by company management, employees
AAR CORP. subsidiary Airinmar has secured a new multi-year support services agreement with Malaysia Airlines. The deal will provide the carrier with specialist aircraft warranty management and value engineering services. Airinmar is an independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty expertise. The company’s services will complement Malaysia Airlines’ current materials management activities.
Expleo, a global provider of engineering, technology and consulting services, has signed a cooperation agreement with Deutsche Aircraft. The partnership will deliver engineering services for the aircraft programme and strengthen Deutsche Aircraft’s supply chain. Under this agreement, Expleo becomes one of four ‘First Tier Suppliers’, ensuring a central role in supporting future aircraft development. Moreover,
Beyond Aero, a pioneer in hydrogen-electric propulsion for business aviation, has achieved Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) for its hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. The milestone has been validated through a full-scale propulsion system test campaign in a representative environment, marking the transition from laboratory research to industrial viability. The demonstration took place at the company’s newly
