Lithuanian aviation maintenance provider FL Technics has been officially granted EASA Part-145 approval to perform heavy maintenance on Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft.
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AFI KLM E&M (France) and AAR (US), two major global players in the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry, have announced a strategic partnership to form a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region. The JV will be headquartered in Chonburi, Thailand, and will specialize in the maintenance and support of nacelles for new-generation aircraft.
StandardAero, a leading U.S.-based provider of MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) services, has officially joined the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) as an affiliate member. The announcement signals StandardAero’s intent to deepen its engagement with the Latin American aviation sector and support the region’s airline and maintenance communities.
Austrian Airlines has officially launched direct flights between Vienna and Ivalo, marking a new seasonal route to Lapland, Finland. The airline began operations on 15 January 2025, utilizing its Embraer E195 aircraft.
AirExplore, a Slovakian charter and ACMI airline, has entered into a maintenance services agreement with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes, a division of FL Technics based in Lithuania. Under this cooperation, FL Technics will be responsible for providing wheel and brake component maintenance for AirExplore’s fleet.
GetJet Airlines (Lithuania) has announced its long-term strategy to prioritize aircraft purchases over dry leasing arrangements for the next 5-10 years. The airline intends to invest in newer Boeing and Airbus models when the timing aligns with market conditions.
Alaska Airlines has announced a delay in the delivery of two E175 aircraft that were scheduled for May 2025, alongside adjustments to its summer 2025 flight schedule. The airline attributes these decisions to the “uncertain economic environment” and the financial impact of tariffs that have disrupted its supply chain and overall aircraft acquisition plans.
