AnimaWings has selected SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance (SAMCO), as the base maintenance provider for its Airbus A220 fleet. The newly signed agreement further strengthens the companies’ existing relationship and builds on the close cooperation and strong support already established between them, providing a solid foundation for the continued operation of AnimaWings’ A220 aircraft. Under the agreement,
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates have reinforced their long-standing A380 base maintenance agreement. Under the new multi-year contract, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the global MRO provider’s Asian centre of excellence for widebody base maintenance, will continue carrying out heavy checks on Emirates’ A380s until 2030. The programme is already under way at Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ existing maintenance
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has officially opened a new colour blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, strengthening its support for commercial aviation operators, MRO providers, OEMs and industry partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The opening ceremony took place on August, 25, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to tour the production floor, quality control laboratory and
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Corsica have signed a new multi-year agreement to support the airline’s fleet of LEAP-1A engines. Covering nine engines that power Air Corsica’s Airbus A320neo aircraft, the agreement marks a significant milestone in a partnership spanning several decades. AFI KLM E&M, which already provides
TP Aerospace has expanded its partnership with Parata Air, providing a comprehensive wheels and brakes support programme to support the South Korean carrier’s rapid fleet growth. Established in 2025, the partnership has developed alongside the airline’s expansion from two aircraft to its current fleet of five, covering both Airbus A320 and A330 operations. Since the
AMAC Aerospace has recently completed a wide range of scheduled inspections across the Challenger and Global families at their Basel facility, reflecting continued activity among operators seeking specialist maintenance support. Recent projects have included a 36-month inspection on a Bombardier Challenger 604, as well as a 12-month inspection combined with a change of aircraft registry
Textron Aviation has received Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Part 145 approval for its Australian maintenance organisation, strengthening its factory-direct service and support across the Asia-Pacific region. The approval covers the company’s service centres in Melbourne, Perth and on the Gold Coast, creating one of Australia’s most extensive OEM-owned support networks. CASA Part 145 approval
Rolls-Royce has completed a decade-long, US$1 billion investment in its manufacturing, assembly and testing facilities in Indiana, strengthening its role in the US defence industrial base. The investment, the largest Rolls-Royce has made in the US, has modernised advanced manufacturing capabilities at its Indianapolis campus and expanded engine testing capacity. This includes new ground-test facilities
Willis Lease Finance Corporation is expanding its global maintenance operations with plans for a new Willis Engine Repair Center® (WERC®) in Johor, Malaysia. The company has acquired land for the facility, which will become its third WERC®, alongside existing centres in Coconut Creek, Florida, and Bridgend, Wales. Construction is expected to be completed in the
Britten-Norman’s latest Islander has entered its ground test programme, putting the aircraft on course for a first flight in September and eventual delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). The aircraft, which was rolled out at Britten-Norman’s Isle of Wight facility on July 30, will undergo flight testing before being prepared for handover
