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.
SR Technics (Switzerland) has announced its selection by Air India as the preferred partner for long-term maintenance support of the airline’s CFM56-5B/-7B engine fleet. This partnership highlights SR Technics’ expertise in engine maintenance and its commitment to delivering reliable solutions to global airlines.
Avianor (Canada) has officially opened its new state-of-the-art hangar at Montreal-Mirabel International Airport, which will house the company’s A220 Center of Excellence. This milestone reflects Avianor’s commitment to advancing aircraft maintenance, modification, and refurbishment services, particularly for the Airbus A220.
Lufthansa Technik has established a non-exclusive maintenance contract with Avianca to support the LEAP-1A engines powering Avianca’s aircraft fleet. This agreement enhances Avianca’s access to high-standard engine maintenance services provided by Lufthansa Technik, a leader in aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) solutions.
Thai Airways International has reported extended delays in the maintenance of its Trent engines, with service times now significantly exceeding the prior 90-day wait period encountered in earlier maintenance delays. The prolonged checks are a challenge for the airline, as the extended time out of service affects fleet availability and operational efficiency. These delays highlight the impact of global…
SkyDrive, a leading air mobility company based in Japan, has signed a strategic alliance with FEAM Aero, a US-based provider of line maintenance services. This partnership aims to leverage SkyDrive’s air mobility solutions with FEAM Aero’s expertise in maintenance, creating an integrated framework to support the evolving demands of urban air mobility. By combining resources and knowledge, SkyDrive and FEAM Aero seek…
Eastern Airlines Technic of China and Thales, based in France, have renewed their Partnership Agreement, ensuring avionics maintenance and repair services for the China Eastern fleet through 2029. This extended partnership will see Thales providing comprehensive maintenance for its avionics systems installed across China Eastern’s A320, A330, and B737 fleets. The long-term commitment underlines the close collaboration between Thales and Eastern Airlines Technic, emphasizing the…
