Azman Air, a Nigerian airline, has firmly denied allegations that it sold two of its aircraft—a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus A340-600—to Mahan Air in Iran. The airline clarified that these aircraft were dispatched to Iran solely for C-check maintenance, a routine procedure mandated every 18 months by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).
Afriqiyah Airways, the national carrier of Libya, has announced the successful return of its Airbus A319, identified by serial number 4004, to active service following a comprehensive maintenance program.
Adani Defence Systems & Technologies, a prominent player in India’s defense and aerospace sectors, has acquired an 85.8% stake in Air Works India for an enterprise value of $47 million. This acquisition marks a significant step in Adani Defence’s efforts to expand its footprint in the aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.
Bahamasair, the national carrier of The Bahamas, is working to resolve supply chain delays impacting the servicing of its ATR fleet. The airline expects one of its three grounded ATRs to return to service this week, with the remaining two anticipated to be operational by early 2025. These delays are attributed to challenges in securing necessary parts and completing engine work.
Iran has successfully localized the production of engine parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, a significant milestone achieved in collaboration with MAPNA Group, a leading Iranian industrial conglomerate. The announcement was made by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, highlighting the country’s strides in achieving self-reliance in aviation technology.
EPCOR (Netherlands) and Philippine Airlines (Philippines) have announced a strategic partnership for the maintenance of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for Philippine Airlines’ A320 fleet. This agreement specifically focuses on the APU131-9A, a critical component ensuring reliable onboard power and system functionality.
Airbus Corporate Jets (France) has signed a firm partnership agreement with AMAC Aerospace (Switzerland) to become a key member of the ACJ Services Centre Network. This collaboration aims to enhance the service capabilities offered to customers of Airbus Corporate Jets, ensuring top-tier maintenance and support for their specialized aircraft.
The FAA (US) and EASA (Europe) have jointly certified an updated high-pressure turbine (HPT) hardware durability kit for the LEAP-1A engines, manufactured by CFM International. These engines power the popular Airbus A320neo family, and the updated kit is designed to enhance durability and reduce maintenance requirements, ensuring improved reliability and operational efficiency.
Air France-KLM Group and Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation in passenger transport and aircraft maintenance (MRO). This landmark agreement was formalized during the Saudi-French Investment Forum in Riyadh.
Norwegian Air Shuttle (US) has announced the extension of its partnership with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) for an additional five years. The renewed agreement, effective 01 August 2025, will cover maintenance services for more than 80 Boeing B737NG and B737MAX aircraft at Lufthansa Technik’s Budapest facility.
