TAAG Angola Airlines has entered into a long-term agreement with Lufthansa Technik (Germany) to provide aircraft component services for its brand-new fleet of Boeing 787s. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in TAAG’s fleet modernization strategy, ensuring reliable maintenance support for its operations.
Air Europa Holdings, a leading Spanish carrier, anticipates closing 2024 with a turnover of nearly $3 billion, reflecting a 6.3% year-on-year increase. The growth comes as the airline focuses on reducing its leverage while continuing to expand and modernize its fleet. As part of its fleet expansion strategy, Air Europa plans to add three Boeing 787 Dreamliners and its first Boeing 737…
Etihad Airways, based in the United Arab Emirates, has reported a substantial profit of $368 million for the first nine months of 2024. This achievement came on the back of a 21% increase in revenue, totaling $5 billion. This strong financial performance underscores Etihad’s ongoing efforts to boost profitability and expand its market presence amid a global resurgence in air…
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s flagship carrier, is set to initiate negotiations with aircraft manufacturers to expand its long-haul fleet in anticipation of up to ten years of growth. The airline’s expansion plans include the acquisition of Boeing B787 and B777-9 aircraft, aligning with Cathay Pacific’s strategy to support increased passenger demand and maintain competitive services on long-haul routes.
LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS), a leading Polish MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) provider, has officially opened a new operational base in Rzeszow, Poland. This expansion marks a significant step in LOTAMS’s strategy to enhance its maintenance network and service capacity within the region, supporting both domestic and international clients. With this new base, LOTAMS aims…
LATAM Brasil has announced a significant $40 million investment in the construction of a new maintenance hangar at its LATAM MRO facility located in São Carlos, São Paulo. This new hangar is specifically designed to support the maintenance needs of Boeing 787 aircraft, a model integral to LATAM’s long-haul fleet. The investment underscores LATAM Brasil’s commitment to enhancing its in-house MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul)…
GE Aerospace has announced that Xiamen Airlines, a leading carrier in China, has signed a TrueChoice service agreement to cover maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for 35 GEnx engines. These engines power Xiamen Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft, which are instrumental in the airline’s long-haul operations. The TrueChoice agreement reflects both companies’ commitment to enhancing engine performance and maximizing operational efficiency for…
