SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Air India have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to expand their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) partnership and support India’s ambition to become a global aviation MRO hub. The MoU builds on the companies’ existing collaboration, including a 12-year Inventory Technical Management agreement signed in
Daher Aircraft has opened a new spare parts, maintenance, equipment overhaul and logistics centre in western France, significantly expanding its support capabilities for a wide range of aircraft, from helicopters and training aircraft to legacy general aviation types produced by its predecessor companies. The purpose-built 6,000 m ² facility at Jonzac-Neulles Airport (LFCJ) in the
Aviation Technology has launched Aviation Technology Interiors following the acquisition of a turnkey aircraft interiors facility at Anderson Municipal Airport in Indiana. The move marks one of the company’s biggest expansions to date and its flagship growth initiative as it celebrates its 25th anniversary, broadening its capabilities beyond aircraft maintenance and inspections. The new division
Safran Aircraft Engines has inaugurated a new engine maintenance facility in Querétaro, Mexico, dedicated to CFM LEAP engines. The US$140 million investment strengthens Safran Aircraft Engine Services Americas as a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub for the region. The 50,000 m² site brings together two MRO shops for CFM56 and LEAP engines, an
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has extended its long-standing component support agreement with LOT Polish Airlines, expanding coverage to the carrier’s fleet of 31 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft through to 2033. The renewed agreement builds on the companies’ longstanding partnership and reflects LOT’s continued confidence in AFI KLM E&M’s Boeing
Lufthansa Technik has officially broken ground on its new 55,000-square-metre facility in Santa Maria da Feira, south of Porto, marking a major milestone in its expansion in Portugal. Established in 2024, Lufthansa Technik Portugal is expected to create up to 700 highly skilled jobs over the coming years. Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro joined representatives
Rolls-Royce has launched an advanced aircraft and engine health monitoring programme for Bombardier Global 5500 and Global 6500 business jets, combining its Pearl engine Engine Vibration & Health Monitoring Unit (EVHMU) with Bombardier’s Smart Link Plus system. Available to operators enrolled in Rolls-Royce CorporateCare® Enhanced, the integrated solution provides real-time, automatic transmission of engine performance
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) has secured its first engine maintenance contract from a South Korean airline following its recent certification by the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT). Under the agreement, GATES will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for CFM56-7B engines operated by Jeju Air, one of South
Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A321ceo (MSN 544) from FTAI Aviation, further expanding its portfolio of Airbus assets for the global aviation aftermarket. The aircraft is currently at Tarbes-Lourdes Airport in France, where TARMAC Aerosave will carry out disassembly and asset recovery. TARMAC Aerosave is a leading provider of aircraft storage, maintenance and recycling
Vallair has secured regulatory approval to perform base maintenance on the Airbus A330neo at its advanced maintenance facility in Châteauroux, France. The approval marks a key step in the company’s ongoing expansion of its wide-body maintenance capabilities, positioning Vallair to support the growing global fleet of next-generation A330neo aircraft. As airlines continue to adopt the
