Unical Aviation has announced the acquisition of an Airbus A330-200 airframe from UK-based aviation asset firm AOG247, further strengthening its position as a key supplier of high-demand aircraft components. This newly acquired aircraft is currently undergoing disassembly, and its parts will soon be made available to support the operational and maintenance needs of airlines, aircraft operators, and MROs worldwide.
Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.
Nolinor Aviation has taken a major strategic step by acquiring the former North Cariboo Air facility at Edmonton International Airport, establishing a dedicated maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) and cargo hub to enhance its Western Canada operations.
Gama Aviation has officially expanded its maintenance capabilities by becoming an authorized service center for the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet. This new accreditation enables Gama Aviation to conduct maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ERJ-145 aircraft with full endorsement from Embraer, adhering to the manufacturer’s procedures and quality standards.
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) has announced plans to expand its presence in Teruel, Spain, with the construction of a second widebody aircraft paint hangar, reinforcing the region’s role as a strategic hub in the aerospace maintenance and coatings sector. The new facility will be built adjacent to IAC’s existing widebody hangar and construction is scheduled to begin in August…
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest low-cost airline, has significantly expanded its collaboration with Lufthansa Technik through a newly signed agreement focused on the supply of Consumables and Expendables (C&E). This integrated supply program will cover the airline’s entire fleet of 100 aircraft, which includes Airbus A320, A321ceo/neo, and A330neo models.
Boeing has released its latest 20-year Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO), projecting that the global aviation industry will require 710,000 new maintenance technicians by 2044. This alarming shortfall in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) workforce is emerging as a critical challenge, even as the sector rapidly expands to meet escalating passenger demand and fleet growth.
HAECO, one of the leading independent aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) service providers in the Asia-Pacific region, has entered into a significant partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace, a global leader in aircraft system component manufacturing and support. The two companies have signed a component maintenance agreement aimed at supporting the COMAC C919 and C929 aircraft programs, marking a key step in…
AirExplore, the largest airline in Slovakia, has entered into a long-term Power-By-The-Hour (PBH) maintenance agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes to support the landing gear components of its expanding Boeing 737-800 fleet. This strategic move comes as AirExplore scales up its operations, increasing its fleet size from 9 to 16 aircraft in 2024.
SIA Engineering, a leading provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of its 2024/2025 fiscal year, buoyed by rising global demand for aviation support services. The company reported a 33.4% increase in revenue, reaching S$358.4 million (US$265.2 million), compared to the same quarter last year.
