Iran has successfully localized the production of engine parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, a significant milestone achieved in collaboration with MAPNA Group, a leading Iranian industrial conglomerate. The announcement was made by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, highlighting the country’s strides in achieving self-reliance in aviation technology.
TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.
EPCOR (Netherlands) and Philippine Airlines (Philippines) have announced a strategic partnership for the maintenance of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet. This agreement specifically focuses on the APU131-9A, a critical component ensuring reliable onboard power and system functionality.
Rolls-Royce (UK) has welcomed the arrival of the first Trent 1000 engine at its state-of-the-art MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility in Dahlewitz, Germany. This milestone signifies the beginning of Trent 1000 maintenance operations at the facility, further strengthening Rolls-Royce’s global MRO capabilities.
flydubai (UAE) has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining the GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organization certification. This accreditation enables the airline to independently conduct in-house maintenance and engineering training programs, further solidifying its commitment to operational excellence and workforce development.
Norwegian Air Shuttle (US) has announced the extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for an additional five years. The renewed agreement, effective 01 August 2025, will cover maintenance services for more than 80 Boeing B737NG and B737MAX aircraft at Lufthansa Technik’s Budapest facility.
Avianca Group International (Colombia) has announced a strategic partnership with MRO Holdings (Panama), marking a significant development in its aircraft maintenance operations. Under this agreement, MRO Holdings will take over as the operator of Avianca’s Medellin-based MRO facility.
StandardAero (US) has entered into a General Terms Agreement (GTA) with T’way Air (South Korea) to provide MRO services for the airline’s CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engines. This strategic partnership highlights StandardAero’s growing presence in the Asian aviation market and its commitment to delivering reliable maintenance solutions.
Korean Air has secured the rights to perform maintenance on Rolls-Royce engines, marking a significant expansion of its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities. The airline is preparing to carry out this work at a state-of-the-art engine maintenance facility currently under construction on Yeongjong Island, near Seoul Incheon International Airport.
El Al, Israel’s national carrier, has announced the purchase of a Boeing 777 fuselage to bolster its spare engine availability. The acquisition, valued at $7.3 million, was made from a foreign company as part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to ensure operational reliability and efficiency.
