Western Global Airlines (WGA) has officially inaugurated a base maintenance facility at Arkansas International Airport, marking a significant investment in expanding its in-house maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO)operations. This development represents a key strategic step toward enhancing the airline’s operational efficiency and self-sufficiency.
SIA Engineering Group, a leading Singapore-based MRO provider, has reported a significant increase in both revenue and profitability for the fiscal year 2024. The company achieved revenue of US$955 million, representing a 13.8% year-on-year increase, while net profit surged 43.8% to reach $107.1 million. These results signal a strong recovery trajectory following several years of pandemic-related disruptions.
Lufthansa Technik reported a 49.5% increase in adjusted EBIT to US$183 million during the first quarter of 2025, supported by a robust 18.4% growth in revenue to US$2.2 billion. The results reflect sustained recovery in global MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) demand.
Virgin Atlantic has officially joined the Boeing Landing Gear Exchange Program, a move that reinforces its long-term maintenance strategy for the B787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement will ensure the UK-based carrier has access to 17 fully overhauled and certified landing gear assemblies, with support set to begin in 2026.
Fokker Services Group has finalized a significant modernization project at its component testing, repair, and overhaul facility located at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands. The upgrade is a major step in expanding the group’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities and enhancing service efficiency for a wide range of aviation components.
Pratt & Whitney (US) and Delta Air Lines (US) have entered into a long-term agreement to expand the GTF engine overhaul capacity at Delta TechOps’ Atlanta facility. This move reflects growing global demand for GTF maintenance support and aims to transform the facility into one of the largest GTF MRO centers in the world over the next decade.
Nolinor Aviation (Canada) has announced the official acquisition of the former North Cariboo Aviation complex in Edmonton, marking a major step in the carrier’s long-term expansion strategy. The newly acquired 41,600 sq. ft. facilitywill become Nolinor’s operational hub in Western Canada, supporting both scheduled and charter activities while significantly enhancing its in-house maintenance and ground handling capacity.
HAECO, the Hong Kong-based global aircraft engineering and maintenance provider, and Satair, a Denmark-headquartered subsidiary of Airbus specializing in aviation aftermarket solutions, have announced the signing of a new strategic supply agreement. This partnership aims to strengthen the long-term component support and material availability for both companies’ global customer bases.
FL Technics, a prominent player in the aviation maintenance sector based in Lithuania, is set to expand its operational reach with the establishment of a new aircraft maintenance hangar in Punta Cana. Scheduled to commence operations in October 2025, this facility marks a significant expansion in the company’s global service network.
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.
