MTU Maintenance, the German-based global engine service provider, has announced the expansion of its MRO portfolio in the United States to include LEAP and GEnx engines. As part of this strategic move, its Fort Worth, Texas location will evolve from an on-site service center into a full disassembly, assembly, and test facility, enabling complete overhauls for these two key engine types.
GATES USA SPAH has officially announced the expansion of its contracted MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) capabilities to include LEAP engines, marking a significant milestone in its technical services offering. This development enhances the company’s role in the global aviation aftermarket by aligning with the next generation of fuel-efficient commercial aircraft engines.
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has expanded its Boeing 737 MAX fleet with the delivery of a new B737-8, bearing serial number 43619. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B27 engines, continuing the carrier’s investment in newer-generation narrowbodies optimized for fuel efficiency and longer-range capability.
GOL Linhas Aéreas, one of Brazil’s leading carriers, has received court approval to proceed with a series of strategic agreements with Boeing that are expected to yield significant benefits for the airline. These agreements form a crucial part of GOL’s broader financial and operational restructuring efforts, supporting the airline’s continued fleet modernization and long-term stability.
Boeing has reached a settlement in two lawsuits stemming from the fatal Ethiopian Airlines B737 MAX crash in 2019, resolving the cases just days before a high-profile civil trial was set to begin. The legal action was part of broader litigation brought by families of the 157 victims who lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred near Addis Ababa shortly…
VietJet, Vietnam’s low-cost carrier, is preparing to sign a US$200 million aircraft financing agreement with AV Air Finance (US) next week, signaling continued momentum in its ambitious fleet expansion plans. The deal is expected to support upcoming deliveries and fortify VietJet’s financial position as it accelerates growth across its regional and long-haul networks.
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is set to address lawmakers today, acknowledging that the aerospace giant made “serious missteps” in recent years. This candid admission comes in the wake of a mid-air emergency involving a new B737 MAXin January 2024, an incident that prompted the company to implement “sweeping changes” across its operations.
Boeing has announced a reduction in the production rate of its B737 MAX aircraft, adjusting the output from 38 to 31 airplanes per month. This decision comes in response to unexpected delays associated with the integration of advanced wing systems, which have proven more time-consuming than initially anticipated.
Boeing, the aerospace giant, is taking steps to withdraw from a previous agreement to plead guilty in a high-profile criminal case. This case charged Boeing with deceiving aviation regulators about the safety features of its B737 MAXaircraft, which was linked to two deadly crashes that tragically claimed 346 lives.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), based in the UAE, has successfully delivered the sixth and final Boeing B737 MAX family aircraft to Aeromexico. This delivery marks the completion of DAE’s current mandate with the airline, which included three B737-8 and three B737-9 aircraft.
