MRO & Production

Lockheed Martin officially introduced the world to the latest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family: the LM-100J commercial freighter. Lockheed Martin announced its intent to manufacture and market the LM-100J in February 2014. Lockheed Martin has filed for an FAA civil type certificate update and this first LM-100J will participate in flight test activity […]

The new facility of Lufthansa Technik Middle East (LTME) has started MRO services in the Aviation District at Dubai South. Recently, the first component, a GE90 engine inlet cowl from Etihad Airways arrived for repair at LTME. LTME also offers material and spares and engine wash services for commercial and VIP customers locally. Further evaluation

West Star Aviation have acquired an existing 20,000 ft² facility in Grand Junction, CO to house a newly dedicated landing gear facility. West Star’s recent approval of a new landing gear overhaul agreement, and their proven success within landing gear overhaul, will allow for continued specialized support of Challenger, Hawker, and Embraer Phenom and Legacy

Following the launch in 2013 of AFI KLM E&M Components China, its components repair workshop in Shanghai, AFI KLM E&M has now deployed a logistics centre under the same roof in order to support the A350’s future operators throughout China and the region. As of now, several dozen orders for the new-generation Airbus widebody have

Aero Controls has been awarded a consignment contract from an unnamed consignor of over 3500 units of 737NG components with an approximate fair market value of US$20M. Included in the award are thrust reversers, inlet cowls, flight control surfaces, wheels, brakes, and other components. This consignment adds depth to the present inventory of Aero Controls

Boeing has launched a new Nacelle and Flight-Control Surface Exchange Program. It provides airlines an integrated and economical solution, while building on Boeing’s successful history of exchange programs. Under the program, customers can exchange nacelle and flight-control surface parts that need repair or overhaul from a certified pool that Boeing maintains throughout its global network.

With Lufthansa ready to start scheduled A350 operations on February 10, 2017, Lufthansa Technik’s support for the newest Airbus widebody is in full swing. Lufthansa Technik is not only licensed and ready to maintain the Airbus A350 in all aspects of the aircraft’s life cycle, the company is also the first address for a unique

FL Technics has opened a new line maintenance station at Batumi International Airport (BUS). With the opening of the third location, FL Technics now has ground presence in all of Georgia’s international airports. The new line maintenance station is equipped to service the most popular Airbus A320 and Boeing 737NG aircraft types. FL Technics first

The Cayman Islands flag-carrier has signed a contract covering full component support for a Boeing 737-800 that joined its fleet in December. The aircraft was supported by AFI KLM E&M with its previous operator. The agreement comes under the AFI KLM E&M Boeing Component Services Program. The program, launched in 2005, guarantees customers total control

Avtrade has received final permission to further maximise its UK Global Headquarters site based in Sayers Common, West Sussex. As one of the leading global component service providers to the aviation industry, the rapid growth of Avtrade’s global customer base has escalated the need for additional warehousing facilities. The proposed new warehouse will enable the