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Albatechnics Gains Approval for A320 Base Maintenance in Italy

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Albatechnics, an Italian aircraft maintenance provider, has received official approval to perform base maintenance on both the A320ceo and A320neo models. This certification allows Albatechnics to expand its service offerings, providing crucial maintenance capabilities for one of the world’s most widely used aircraft families. The approval marks a significant milestone for Albatechnics, enhancing its position within the European aviation maintenance market…

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EFW and MRO Japan Partner for Airbus P2F Conversions in Japan

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EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH), a German aerospace company specializing in freighter conversions, has partnered with MRO Japan to establish Japan’s first conversion site for Airbus narrowbody passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the expansion of freighter conversion services in Asia, with MRO Japan set to handle the next generation of Airbus P2F conversions.

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AvAir Expands Aftermarket Sales Agreement with Lufthansa Technik

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AvAir, a US-based leader in aviation aftermarket inventory solutions, has expanded its long-term aftermarket sales agreement with Lufthansa Technik Component Services (Germany). This enhanced partnership includes an inventory acquisition of over 1,600 overhauled wheels and brakes, which will be added to AvAir’s extensive stock for distribution and sale.

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AFI KLM E&M and Smartwings Partner for LEAP-1B Engine Maintenance

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AFI KLM E&M, a global leader in aircraft maintenance services, has entered into a comprehensive maintenance agreement with Smartwings (Czechia) for the LEAP-1B engines powering Smartwings’ fleet. This agreement includes Quick Turn Support, enabling timely maintenance solutions that enhance operational efficiency and engine performance.

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Aquila Technics Refunds $40,000 to Utair for Undelivered Engines

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Aquila Technics, an Armenian company specializing in aviation parts and services, has refunded just over $40,000 to Utair, a Russian airline, for undelivered aircraft engines. This payment is part of an ongoing legal case between the two entities, wherein Utair sought a refund for engines that were not delivered as per the agreement. The court case has now been…

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Satair and Eastern Airlines Technic Sign LOI for Collaboration Talks

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Satair, a Denmark-based aviation services company specializing in aircraft parts and solutions, and Eastern Airlines Technic, a major Chinese MRO provider, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to begin discussions regarding a potential collaboration. This LOI signals a shared interest in exploring strategic opportunities to enhance their services and reach within the aviation sector, especially in the…

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LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services Opens New Base in Rzeszow

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LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS), a leading Polish MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has officially opened a new operational base in Rzeszow, Poland. This expansion marks a significant step in LOTAMS’s strategy to enhance its maintenance network and service capacity within the region, supporting both domestic and international clients. With this new base, LOTAMS aims…

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LATAM Brasil Invests $40 Million in New Hangar for B787 Maintenance

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LATAM Brasil has announced a significant $40 million investment in the construction of a new maintenance hangar at its LATAM MRO facility located in São Carlos, São Paulo. This new hangar is specifically designed to support the maintenance needs of Boeing 787 aircraft, a model integral to LATAM’s long-haul fleet. The investment underscores LATAM Brasil’s commitment to enhancing its in-house MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul)…

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Xiamen Airlines Signs TrueChoice Agreement with GE Aerospace for GEnx Engine MRO

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GE Aerospace has announced that Xiamen Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has signed a TrueChoice service agreement to cover maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for 35 GEnx engines. These engines power Xiamen Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft, which are instrumental in the airline’s long-haul operations. The TrueChoice agreement reflects both companies’ commitment to enhancing engine performance and maximizing operational efficiency for…

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VSE Reports 18.3% Revenue Growth in 3Q 2024, Net Income Decline

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VSE Corporation, a prominent U.S.-based provider of aftermarket distribution and MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services, announced a strong performance for the third quarter of 2024. The company reported an 18.3% increase in total revenue, bringing its quarterly earnings to $273.6 million. This growth is attributed to expanded demand in VSE’s aviation, fleet, and federal services segments,…