Pratt & Whitney (US) is strengthening its global maintenance network for GTF engines, with the addition of Sanad Group (UAE) as a new MRO provider. The partnership will see Sanad Group establish a cutting-edge facility to support GTF engine overhauls, with full operations expected by 2028.
British Airways (UK) is set to acquire Boeing’s hangar facility and MRO business at London Gatwick, marking a strategic expansion of its maintenance capabilities. This move will secure jobs at the site and strengthen BA’s long-term operational presence at Gatwick Airport.
Aeroflot Technics (Russia) has announced plans to broaden its maintenance and repair competencies, focusing on engine overhauls for A320, B737, and B777 aircraft. The company aims to complete the development of these new MRO capabilities by April 2025.
Island Aviation Services, the national airline of the Maldives operating under the brand Maldivian, has been granted the EASA Part 145 approval certificate. This certification authorizes the airline to conduct maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services in accordance with the stringent standards set by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Indaer Europe has officially received Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI). This certification allows Indaer Europe to oversee airworthiness management services for aircraft registered under the Cayman Islands registry, further expanding its global regulatory approvals.
Air Serbia has returned its sole Embraer E195 aircraft, registered YU-ATB (serial number 19000213), to service following nearly two months of maintenance in Naples. The aircraft resumed operations on a flight between Belgrade and Dusseldorf.
MTU Maintenance (Germany) has appointed Gernot Sell as the new General Manager of MTU Maintenance Dallas, effective February 1, 2025. He takes over from Nezam Moghadassian, who is retiring after years of leadership within the company.
Pratt & Whitney (US) has reported a strong fourth quarter (4Q) 2024 performance, with sales increasing by 18% to $7.5 billion and operating profit rising 32% to $504 million. The results reflect higher demand for commercial and military engines, as well as robust aftermarket services growth.
Willis Aviation Services, a UK-based aviation service provider, has signed a long-term General Terms Agreement (GTA) with TUI Airways (UK) to deliver base maintenance services for TUI’s narrowbody fleet. The partnership will commence with maintenance checks on two Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft.
Star Air, a regional airline in India, has announced its plans to venture into the aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector. The airline aims to achieve this through a joint venture, focusing on servicing regional and business jet fleets.
