EPCOR, a subsidiary of the Dutch aerospace group AFI KLM E&M, specializing in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) services, and Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, have agreed to extend their maintenance contract for an additional five years. This agreement covers the GTCP331-350 APUs installed on Finnair’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft.
GE Aerospace has announced the opening of XEOS, a state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Sroda Slaska, near Wrocław, Poland. This facility is focused on the advanced servicing of LEAP engines, which are widely used in the latest generation of commercial aircraft.
Heston Materials has announced the promotion of Vaidas Vinslovas to the position of Head of Airframe Projects, recognizing his dedication and versatile background in aviation. Vaidas’s career path reflects a blend of academic, operational, and leadership expertise that aligns with the company’s continued growth and project development goals.
Thales has inaugurated a new avionics maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Gurugram, India, strategically positioned near Delhi International Airport. This new center is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in South Asia and improve support for regional airline customers.
A subsidiary of US-based Willis Lease Finance, Willis Engine Repair Center, has entered into a strategic partnership with Global Engine Maintenance (US) to establish a joint venture named Willis Global Engine Testing. The venture aims to construct a state-of-the-art engine test cell facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Lithuanian aviation maintenance provider FL Technics has been officially granted EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft.
Lithuanian aviation services provider Airhub Aviation has officially launched new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations at Siauliai International Airport in Lithuania.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai (China) has entered into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) agreement with All Nippon Airways (ANA) (Japan) for the CFM56-7B engines that power its fleet of 47 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft. The partnership further strengthens MTU’s presence in the Asian aviation market, reinforcing its expertise in engine MRO services.
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai Jinwan (China) has officially launched operations, marking a significant expansion of MTU’s global MRO capabilities. The facility specializes in Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engine maintenance, supporting the growing demand for GTF (Geared Turbofan) engine services.
Lufthansa Technik Malta has announced plans to build a new 6,400-square-meter hangar to support Boeing 787 cabin modifications, strengthening its MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities. The expansion will enable the company to increase service capacity and accommodate growing demand for cabin retrofits and upgrades.
