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FTAI Aviation in Talks to Develop V2500 Engine Shop with Pratt & Whitney

FTAI Aviation, a U.S.-based aerospace company, is exploring the possibility of transforming its Montreal facility, FTAI Canada, into a V2500 engine maintenance and repair shop. The V2500 engine, widely used on Airbus A320 family aircraft, is manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, which is currently in discussions with FTAI about this potential expansion. If successful, this…

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XEJet Plans FBO and Maintenance Facility in Abuja for Expanding Services

Nigerian aviation company XEJet has announced plans to construct a Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) and maintenance facility in Abuja, following recent regulatory approvals that allow the company to provide aircraft maintenance services. This development is set to expand Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, offering local maintenance solutions that enhance operational efficiency for regional carriers. XEJet’s sister company, XEJet…

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SAMCO Extends Maintenance Contract with CityJet for CRJ Fleet

SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance has signed a four-year contract extension with CityJet, an Ireland-based wet-lease airline, to provide comprehensive maintenance services for CityJet’s CRJ 900 and CRJ 1000 fleet operating throughout Europe. This extended agreement covers all line maintenance needs, including regular hangar maintenance visits, which will be conducted from SAMCO’s Scandinavian Hub in Copenhagen and…

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HAECO and COMAC Sign MOU to Strengthen MRO Services

HAECO Group, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd. (SACSC), a subsidiary of the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). This partnership is set to expand maintenance capabilities for COMAC’s ARJ21 and C919 aircraft platforms, providing comprehensive…

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PLAY Airlines Partners with StandardAero for LEAP-1A Engine Maintenance

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has entered an agreement with StandardAero to receive performance restoration shop visit (PRSV) services for its LEAP-1A engines, which power PLAY’s A320neo fleet. StandardAero, operating from its specialized facility in San Antonio, Texas, will provide PRSV and MRO support under the CFM Branded Service Agreement. This maintenance partnership enables PLAY…

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FL Technics Targets $1.1B Turnover by 2030

Lithuanian MRO provider FL Technics has set an ambitious goal to reach a $1.1 billion turnover by 2030, nearly tripling its projected revenue for 2024. CEO Zilvinas Lapinskas outlined this growth plan at MRO Europe, focusing on extensive facility expansions across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The strategy includes new and improved maintenance facilities in…