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.
Cochin International Aviation Services Limited (CIASL), the MRO division operating at Kochi Airport in India, has unveiled a $6 million project to construct its third maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar, as part of its broader strategy to establish Kochi as a leading MRO hub in South Asia.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreement aims to strengthen ties between the two national carriers by launching a codeshare arrangement and expanding flight frequencies between Kenya and Doha. This partnership is designed to enhance connectivity for passengers across both networks, providing improved access to each…
FL Technics, a leading global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services headquartered in Lithuania, has revealed its intent to acquire JOB AIR Technic, a Czech-based MRO company. The transaction is subject to the fulfillment of agreed closing conditions, including mandatory statutory and regulatory approvals.
Thai Airways International is moving forward with a significant investment in a new aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) center to be established at U-Tapao Airport, Thailand. The project, valued at approximately $307 million, is scheduled to commence in late 2025 and will be operated under a private-sector lease model, opening the door to broader investment and commercial partnership opportunities.
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.
