MTU Maintenance and Taiwan-based EVA Air have signed an exclusive agreement covering maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the airline’s CFM56-5B engines, which power its fleet of 17 Airbus A321-200 aircraft. The agreement will see all scheduled shop visits carried out at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, the group’s dedicated narrowbody engine facility. EVA Air will additionally
FIGEAC AÉRO has secured a new multi-million-dollar agreement with one of its US customers, further expanding their partnership through the manufacture of wing spars for a civil aircraft programme. The US customer, a manufacturer of both civil and military aircraft, has selected FIGEAC AÉRO Wichita (FIGEAC AÉRO North America) for its expertise in machining large
3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP) has acquired two Embraer E190-100 regional aircraft as part of a strategic move into the growing regional jet aftermarket sector. The aircraft, bearing MSNs 19000470 and 19000479, were previously operated by Alitalia. The acquisition marks a diversification of 3TOP’s portfolio and strengthens its position within the global aviation supply chain. The
Global Airtech has signed a five-year component availability agreement with BBN Airlines Thailand to support operations across its A320 fleet. The agreement covers the leasing of fast-moving and mission-critical airframe and engine components, strategically positioned at BBN Thailand’s facilities in Bangkok. Inventory replenishment will be supported through Global Airtech’s regional pool in Singapore, while repairs
GE Aerospace has announced the global rollout of its 360 Foam Wash jet engine cleaning technology across maintenance, repair and overhaul facilities. The foam wash system is designed as an alternative to traditional water wash methods, using a specially formulated proprietary cleaning solution to remove dust and dirt from engines. The process helps lower exhaust
Finnair has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to overhaul the nose landing gear systems for its Airbus A350 fleet. All overhaul work will be carried out in-house at Liebherr-Aerospace’s facility in Lindenberg, Germany, drawing on the company’s expertise as both the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and a specialist provider of landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services.
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) officially opened Base Maintenance Malaysia (BMM) on May 22, its wholly owned base maintenance facility at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang. BMM forms part of SIAEC’s regional base maintenance network, adding capacity to support its existing hangar operations in Singapore and the Philippines. The facility will provide maintenance, repair and
It wasn’t until the 1950s that the need for Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) parts appeared when repurposed and surplus wartime aircraft needed repairs, but the aircraft were no longer being manufactured, so there was an automatic shortage of OEM parts. With necessity being the mother of invention, it was decided that parts could be manufactured
New Horizon Aircraft has advanced the dual-use certification pathway for its hybrid-electric Cavorite X7 VTOL aircraft through its ongoing partnership with Cert Center Canada (3C), Canada’s only independent flight test and certification design approval organisation approved by Transport Canada. Horizon said the Cavorite X7 has been designed from the outset for both civilian and military
AJW Group (AJW) has officially opened a new office in Sofia, Bulgaria, strengthening its European network and expanding its presence in Southeast Europe. The new facility becomes AJW’s first dedicated regional hub in Southeast Europe and is designed to enhance customer support, accelerate business development and expand technical operations across the region. The office will
