Boeing has announced plans to invest US$1 billion in infrastructure upgrades at its Charleston County, South Carolina facilities, creating 500 new jobs over the next five years. This expansion supports increased production of the 787 Dreamliner, reflecting the company’s confidence in the workforce and growing market demand. For over a decade, Boeing South Carolina (BSC)
By David Dundas There is no question that 2024 was a challenging year on many fronts for the MRO sector of the aerospace industry. Wherever you look, it is difficult to find consistency, making it hard for all MRO operators to plan ahead with a high degree of confidence. While on the one hand it
AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have partnered to establish a new joint venture focused on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for next-generation aircraft nacelles in the Asia-Pacific region. This venture marks the second collaboration between the two companies, following a 2021 joint venture with Triumph Product
Rolls-Royce has announced the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine for maintenance, repair and overhaul at its Dahlewitz facility in Germany. This marks a significant step in the company’s £55 million investment initiative to expand assembly, testing, and shop visit capacity across the UK and Germany, a move that will create approximately 300 jobs.
In 2024, SkySelect’s Procurement AI entered the early majority adoption phase, marking a pivotal transformation in the aircraft materials procurement landscape. Numerous customers have embraced this innovative technology, signalling a shift in how transactions for aircraft parts are conducted. The company has surpassed a significant milestone, having processed US$5 billion worth of aircraft parts transactions
Avianca, Colombia’s largest airline, has selected Honeywell to provide avionics technologies and mechanical systems for its new Airbus A320neo fleet. This decision is expected to improve operational efficiency and enhance pilot situational awareness, supporting Honeywell’s focus on the future of aviation. Furthermore, Honeywell will supply 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for Avianca’s 138 new aircraft.
AMAC Aerospace (AMAK) has reported its inclusion in Airbus Corporate Jets’ (ACJ) Service Centre Network (SCN) for its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. This significant partnership extends AMAC’s renowned expertise in maintenance and VIP completion services through Airbus’ global network. Under the SCN, AMAC will offer ACJ customers a comprehensive range of tailored services, including maintenance,
ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East (ExecuJet) part of Dassault Aviation, has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Satys Aerospace to collaborate on aircraft livery services. This partnership includes the establishment of a state-of-the-art aircraft paint facility at Dubai South’s Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), slated to open in the first quarter of 2025.
Lufthansa Technik is set to enhance its global MRO capacities with the construction of a cutting-edge facility in Portugal. Located in the Lusopark business park in Santa Maria da Feira, roughly 35 kilometres south of Porto, the plant is expected to be operational by the end of 2027. The ambitious project will create over 700
Rheinland Air Service (RAS), a provider of MRO services, has announced a strategic partnership with Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA), part of the Lufthansa Technik Group. This collaboration combines RAS’s expertise in airframe and systems maintenance with LTAA’s world-renowned engine maintenance capabilities, enabling RAS to provide a comprehensive, one-stop MRO solution. Under the agreement, LTAA
