Toki Air, a regional airline based in Japan, has announced the extension of its suspension and schedule changes until January 20, 2024, due to ongoing aircraft maintenance. The airline is currently operating with only one aircraft after one of its two ATRs was struck by lightning, rendering it temporarily out of service.
HAECO, a leading global provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance services based in Hong Kong, has announced the extension of its line maintenance contract with EVA Air of Taiwan. The contract, now renewed until the end of 2026, continues to cover non-technical services, reinforcing the strong partnership between the two companies.
ATR, the world’s leading regional aircraft manufacturer, and Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, have reinforced their partnership by signing a Joint Comprehensive Action Plan. This strategic agreement aims to establish in-house maintenance capabilities for ATR -500 and -600 series aircraft within Ethiopian Airlines’ operations.
Aerolinee Siciliane, a new carrier based in Italy, has announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Southern Aerotech, an Italian maintenance company. The strategic investment comes as the airline prepares for its first scheduled flight in May 2025.
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.
