At Aero India 2025, Bharat Forge and Liebherr unveiled a strategic partnership to establish a manufacturing facility aimed at addressing the increasing global demand in the aerospace sector. Under this collaboration, Bharat Forge will develop a state-of-the-art facility at its headquarters in Pune, India, with operations set to commence in 2025. The facility will incorporate
WestJet has signed an exclusive 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for the maintenance of its CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which power the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. As part of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair facility in Calgary, dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The
STS Aviation Services, in collaboration with Diehl Aviation, has expanded its footprint in Dubai with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in the Dubai Airport Freezone. This 1,100 m² site, strategically positioned in the airport’s logistics hub, enhances both companies’ regional presence and operational capabilities. The facility will function as a shared workspace, with Diehl
GE Aerospace has begun rolling out a new AI-enabled inspection tool designed to improve accuracy and consistency in assessing key components of narrow-body aircraft engines. By streamlining the inspection process, this technology aims to return engines to service more quickly amid increasing air travel demand. The AI-enabled blade inspection tool assists trained technicians in capturing
Werner Aero has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A319-100, MSN2554, from FTAI Aviation, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its inventory and delivering top-tier aftermarket solutions to airlines and MROs worldwide. This strategic purchase strengthens the company’s position as a leading supplier of aircraft components. The aircraft will be dismantled at Air Salvage International, based
At the Aero India trade show in Bengaluru, Safran Aircraft Engines, the French aircraft engine manufacturer, has signed a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to produce turbine forged parts for LEAP engines. This agreement builds upon an MoU signed in October 2023, strengthening industrial cooperation under India’s “Make in India” initiative. The deal
Liebherr-Aerospace has signed an agreement with Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) to establish a new service centre at Dubai South. The agreement was formalised during the MRO Middle East exhibition 2025 in Dubai, underscoring the commitment to advancing aviation services in the region. The new 2,400 m² facility is scheduled to begin operations in
At MRO Middle East, Etihad Airways Engineering (Etihad Engineering) and L3Harris Technologies (L3Harris) have announced their intention to enter into an agreement. Under this partnership, Etihad Engineering would be appointed as L3Harris’ licensed repair centre for cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders in the Middle East. Daniel Hoffmann, CEO of Etihad Engineering, stated: “We
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced the extension of its component support contract with Air Côte d’Ivoire, the flag carrier of Ivory Coast, for a further five years. This strategic partnership will support the airline’s ambitious fleet expansion and international route development. Under the renewed agreement, Air Côte d’Ivoire
On 10 February 2025, during the MRO Middle East exhibition in Dubai, TARMAC Aerosave signed a contract extension with its partner and shareholder, Safran Aircraft Engines. This renewal defines the conditions for the installation of the reverse bleed system (RBS) on the CFM LEAP-1A engine, carried out by TARMAC Aerosave to support Safran Aircraft Engines’
