Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, based in Michigan, U.S.A., has signed a definitive agreement with SkyWest Airlines, headquartered in St. George, Utah, to provide landing gear overhaul and systems maintenance for a defined portion of SkyWest’s Embraer 175-E1 fleet. The programme is set to commence in 2025 and will include complete landing gear restoration in compliance with Embraer’s
Bell Textron, Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has approved the use of the Rotor Analysis Diagnostic System Next Generation (RADS-NG) across its commercial helicopter fleet, including the Bell 505, Bell 429, Bell 412, and Bell 407 models. This cutting-edge system, developed by GE Aerospace, enhances vibration monitoring capabilities and introduces significant operational benefits for operators.
Australian airline Skytrans has selected TP Aerospace to deliver a ‘Land For Less’ (LFL) programme, covering its recently acquired Airbus A319 and all future Airbus aircraft introduced into its fleet. This partnership represents a significant milestone in Skytrans’ strategy to expand its operations and strengthen its ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) services within the
Airhub Aviation, part of GetJet Aviation Holding, is significantly boosting its operations in response to mounting maintenance capacity shortages across the aviation industry. The Lithuania-based company, known for its expertise in aviation asset management, component trading, and aircraft transitions, has launched new MRO operations at Siauliai International Airport (SQQ), Lithuania. This enhancement comes as the
FL Technics, a globally recognised MRO solutions provider, has received EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer 170/190 aircraft. This milestone strengthens the company’s position in the European MRO market and supports its growth strategy in servicing a wider range of aircraft types. With many of its Tier 1 clients already operating the
Embraer has completed the initial structural fatigue tests on the composite wing designed for its new technologies demonstration platform (PDNT), a major step forward in the company’s innovation programme. The project is funded by Brazil’s National Development, Scientific and Technological Funding (FNDCT), with support from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MCTI) and Finep,
Thales and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a long-term services agreement covering the Thales avionics systems onboard the airline’s new A330neo fleet. This strategic partnership ensures dedicated support for the airline’s operations, enhancing fleet reliability and optimising maintenance efficiency. Under the agreement, Thales will oversee all repairs of its avionics products, while also providing guaranteed
GE Aerospace has granted ITP Aero a licence for the MRO of the CT7-2F1 engine, enhancing global service capabilities for operators of the Bell 525. Under this agreement, ITP Aero will become a value-added partner within GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice™ programme, providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for the latest CT7 engine variant. ITP Aero is a leader
West Star Aviation has officially broken ground on a major expansion at its Grand Junction (GJT) MRO facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art hangar, adding 40,000 ft² to accommodate increasing demand for maintenance services, avionics installations, and interior refurbishments. The project also includes 38,000 ft² of
FL Technics is expanding its service portfolio by opening an approved in-house sewing shop. This new capability will enable the company to offer a wider range of aircraft cabin products, enhancing passenger comfort and convenience. The sewing facility will produce a variety of items, including aircraft seat covers, curtains, blankets, bags and straps. These products
