Lufthansa Technik recently marked the induction of the 100th CFM LEAP engine at its Hamburg, Germany headquarters. The latest Quick Turn Shop Visit (QTSV) of a LEAP-1B engine from Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas brought the total to the much-anticipated triple-digit milestone. With an ever-increasing share of inductions in Hamburg, the latest-generation LEAP engine is
Gama Aviation Engineering has announced the signing of a new Premium Service Provider Agreement with Pratt & Whitney Canada Customer Service Centre Europe. The agreement formally designates Gama Aviation as an authorised service provider for the PT6A engine series, one of the world’s most widely used and trusted turboprop powerplants. With more than 64,000 units
GE Aerospace plans to invest US$75 million in its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) and component repair facilities across APAC (Asia-Pacific) region by the end of 2025. This initiative forms part of the company’s global, multi-year US$1 billion MRO investment programme, first unveiled in 2024. The aim is to ensure that APAC’s rapidly expanding aviation
Jordan Airmotive (JALCo) has announced the further expansion of its cooperation with Aeolus Engine Services, a provider of aviation leasing and asset management. Under this agreement, the first CFM56-7B engine from the programme has been fully overhauled and delivered, demonstrating Jordan Airmotive’s capability to meet the highest maintenance and overhaul standards. “Our cooperation with Aeolus
Lufthansa Technik expanded its Cyclean Engine Wash solution across Europe through a new partnership with ACC Columbia Jet Service. As of August, ACC Columbia Jet Service started providing on-site engine core wash services for commercial aircraft as an authorized service partner at various European locations. This collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility of Lufthansa Technik’s
GKN Aerospace has announced the expansion of its Newington, Connecticut facility with a new production line dedicated to additive manufacturing of the fan case mount ring (FCMR), a vital component of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine that powers the Airbus A220 and Embraer E195-E2. The expansion will create new jobs and further strengthen GKN
Collins Aerospace is expanding its facility in Tajęcina, Poland, to increase production of landing gear systems for key commercial and defence aircraft. The 4,000 m² expansion will strengthen RTX’s operational capabilities in Poland. The company currently employs more than 9,100 people in the country, making it RTX’s largest employee base outside the United States. “This
BCT Aviation Maintenance has announced two new line maintenance contracts at East Midlands Airport (EMA), after significant growth in cargo operations at its home base. Having recently begun freighter flights on behalf of Chinese logistics firm YunExpress, operating two Boeing 777F aircraft into EMA twice weekly, Chinese cargo carrier Central Airlines has appointed BCT Aviation
HAECO has signed a new base maintenance agreement with Brussels Airlines. Beginning in September 2025, HAECO will support the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet at its 22-bay hangar facilities at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The agreement will run for three years, until 2028. Under the agreement, HAECO Hong Kong will act as the exclusive base
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), has announced a landmark achievement in aviation history with the successful conversion of a Boeing B777-300ERSF from passenger to freighter configuration. This follows extensive work over the past year and the granting of the industry’s first Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) by both the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil
