MRO & Production

As of, July 2017, COOPESA, Costa Rica started operations of a seventh bay. The new portable bay will allow Coopesa to increase the capacity of its actual six operating bays. Currently Coopesa has a work force of 625 employees and the capabilities include heavy maintenance and paint works for A320 FAM, Boeing 737CL/NG, Boeing 757 […]

Boeing and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of the airline’s capabilities to serve the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul market in Asia. Boeing anticipates providing technical support and maintenance training to China Airlines to enhance its ability to service Boeing products. In addition, Boeing intends to work

PEMCO World Air Services (PEMCO), a division of Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) and wholly owned subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, has announced an agreement with China-based MRO Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) to perform B737-700, -400 and -300 passenger-to-freighter conversions in the Asia-Pacific region. The agreement follows the launch of PEMCO’s B737-700

Australia’s largest manufacturer of rotary shank cutting tools, Sutton Tools, has gained market share in the highly competitive aerospace industry by producing superior tools using the linear motor technology on ANCA’s MX7. To gain traction in the aerospace market Sutton’s needed to push the boundaries of what could be expected from a tool machining materials

GGB Bearing Technology, a global leader in high performance bearing solutions, recently added EP43 self-lubricating engineered plastic bearings to its growing list of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-approved products. GGB’s EP43 passed FAA compliance requirements in a variety of flammability and toxicity tests for interior aircraft certification, making it suitable for interior aircraft applications such as

Israel Aerospace Industries and Wipro Enterprises have entered an agreement to collaborate in manufacturing of composite aero structures in India’ including establishing a facility for this purpose. Among others, the agreement stipulates that IAI will transfer technology and assist Wipro in building a plant for manufacturing and assembly of aero structures for the civilian aerospace

Indústria Aeronáutica de Portugal, S.A. was awarded a contract for maintenance services and periodic inspections for Kazakhstan’s carrier, Air Astana’s Embraer E-190 aircraft fleet. One year after its kick-off, OGMA makes a positive assessment of this business relationship, with 5 of the 15 contracted shop visits already completed. OGMA is also providing an IFE (Inflight

MTU Maintenance has completed its 1,000th CF34 engine repair and overhaul shop visit. The engine belongs to BA CityFlyer, who has been a customer of MTU Maintenance since 2010. The engine was returned to the airline, whose headquarters are in Manchester, on Friday, June 30. MTU Maintenance has been maintaining engines from the CF34 family

Joramco has supported Tunis flag carrier, Tunisair, with two heavy checks for its A330 aircraft. Aircraft were delivered back to the airline after successfully accomplishing C check tasks in addition to several ADs and SBs. The two layovers took place during May of this year. Tunisair operates scheduled services from its Tunis Carthage International Airport

Lufthansa Technik Shannon has announced a multi-million Euro investment that opens the doors for the Boeing 787 later this year. The Shannon-based aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider will modify existing aircraft hangars to accommodate the Dreamliner. Lufthansa Technik Shannon will also be able to offer modifications, cabin and interior refurbishment, interior repair and