AFG has announced the appointment of Mr. Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team with one of the industry’s most experienced executives.
Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc. has marked a significant milestone in its U.S. operations with the inauguration of a new 33,000 ft² (3,065 m²) facility, further strengthening its aftermarket service capabilities. This addition, which adjoins the company’s existing operations in Saline, Michigan, represents the fifth major expansion since 1993 and follows the last large-scale upgrade completed in 2016.
Airinmar, a subsidiary of AAR CORP., has signed a multi-year extension of its aircraft warranty management and value engineering services agreement with Cebu Pacific, one of Asia’s fastest-growing low-cost carriers. The deal continues a collaboration that began in 2022 and underscores the importance of cost optimization and efficiency in fleet management.
Silk Way West Airlines has extended its strategic services agreement with GE Aerospace, a move that underscores the carrier’s ambitions for growth and modernization in the global air cargo market. The comprehensive agreement covers maintenance for five Boeing 747-8F powered by GEnx-2B engines, six Boeing 777F with GE90-115B engines, and up to four upcoming Boeing 777-8F with GE9X engines. This collaboration secures long-term technical support while providing predictable cost…
Aviation Blade Services (ABS) has entered into a strategic partnership with GDC Middle East (GDCME) to establish a new helicopter rotor blade repair facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This initiative represents a major step forward in developing the Kingdom’s aerospace infrastructure and enhancing its ability to provide in-country maintenance solutions.
ST Engineering has strengthened its Commercial Aerospace business in Singapore with the official opening of a new engine MRO facility at its Paya Lebar aerospace compound. The multimillion-dollar expansion was inaugurated by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, Gan Kim Yong, highlighting the company’s growing role in supporting global engine maintenance needs.
SCAT Airlines, Kazakhstan’s second-largest carrier, is exploring expansion of its spare parts warehouse network into Southeast Asia as part of its long-term maintenance and logistics strategy. The airline’s Engineering and Aviation Service confirmed that potential sites under consideration include Cam Ranh, Vietnam, and Sanya, China, in addition to a new warehouse in Turkistan, Kazakhstan.
Shannon Engine Support (SES) has announced the appointment of Denise Mangan-Fahy as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 2025. She succeeds Julie Dickerson, who is retiring after more than a decade of transformative leadership that helped position SES as a global leader in spare engine leasing solutions.
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%.
