SkyWest Airlines has confirmed plans to establish a new aircraft maintenance facility at Salina Regional Airport (SLN) in Kansas, marking an important investment in both the local economy and the state’s aviation sector. The new base will support maintenance operations for part of SkyWest’s fleet of more than 500 regional jets, including aircraft currently operating
Turkish Technic, the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul provider, has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Pakistan-based private airline AirSial by signing a new component pool services agreement covering the airline’s Airbus A320ceo fleet. Building on a partnership established in 2020, the renewed agreement extends the cooperation for a further five years while significantly broadening the
FTAI Aviation has announced the launch of FTAI Power, a new platform designed to convert CFM56 aircraft engines into aeroderivative gas turbines for power generation. The initiative is aimed at delivering a flexible, cost-efficient and scalable source of reliable electricity for data centres worldwide, addressing surging global demand for power. Production of the new power
Archer Aviation released plans to establish a new UK engineering hub in South West England. Through a newly formed UK subsidiary, the company plans to build and scale a local engineering team to support its growing activities in the region. The announcement follows last week’s confirmation of collaboration between Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace in
Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS) has entered into a strategic collaboration with aviation advisory and ecosystem development firm Tadpole & Co., as the Korean MRO provider looks to accelerate growth and expand its international reach. KAEMS, which has benefitted from strong backing from the Korean Government, has been pursuing a clear growth strategy
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, has announced two strategic milestones that expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as an successful, independent engine maintenance provider. GATES has secured Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
Emirates and GAMECO have further strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of new multi-year agreements to expand heavy maintenance services for Emirates’ fleet. The collaboration began in September 2023 with a dedicated agreement covering the Airbus A380, for which Emirates is the world’s largest operator. As part of this initial partnership, GAMECO established a
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has secured approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion, marking a further milestone in the programme’s global certification footprint. The approval covers AEI’s supplemental type certificate (STC ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet-position 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion. With the Indian validation now in place, the AEI
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing partnership for component support of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, reaffirming a decade of close technical collaboration. The new exclusive agreement runs for ten years from January and covers all twelve Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operated by SWISS. The contract represents a seamless continuation
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) have signed a comprehensive support agreement covering the French Air and Space Force’s fleet of four Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The contract encompasses aircraft and combat systems engineering, logistical support at the operating base,
