Air New Zealand has reported a net profit of $126 million for the financial year ending June, representing a decline from the $146 million achieved in the prior year. The fall in profitability was driven largely by prolonged engine maintenance challenges, which left as many as 11 aircraft grounded at peak times, significantly straining operations and highlighting the central role of engine…
Lufthansa Technik, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and engineering services, and Air Canada have further strengthened their partnership by extending multiple exclusive maintenance agreements. The renewed contracts cover engine maintenance services for the CFM56-5B, and Total Component Support (TCS) for Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Air India Express, a low-cost subsidiary of Air India, was formally reprimanded in March 2025 by India’s aviation regulator for non-compliance with mandatory engine part replacements on an Airbus A320, as directed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The incident involved serious breaches of maintenance protocol, including falsified documentation to falsely indicate compliance.
Kenya Airways has projected a decline in its 2025 financial year revenues, attributing the shortfall to the prolonged grounding of two Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The airline cites ongoing engine maintenance delays as the root cause, which has significantly impacted its available seat capacity and network performance.
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, the Germany-based joint venture between Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Technik for engine maintenance, has named Holger Sindemann as its new Director and General Manager. Sindemann assumes the role on behalf of Rolls-Royce, succeeding Carsten Behrens, who has stepped down after a three-year tenure as planned.
Saudia Group has entered into a 13-year maintenance agreement with Air France-KLM Group, under which Air France Industries (AFI) will provide comprehensive support for 86 GE90 engines powering Saudia’s Boeing 777 fleet. The agreement represents one of the largest long-term engine maintenance contracts involving the GE90, the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine.
MTU Aero Engines, Germany’s leading aircraft engine manufacturer, has updated its financial projections, raising its 2025 revenue forecast to between $9.9 and $10.1 billion. The company also released its initial 2030 outlook, anticipating a strong trajectory for growth driven by expanding engine aftermarket services and production ramp-ups.
Frontier Airlines, a U.S.-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced the selection of GTF engines from Pratt & Whitney to power its incoming fleet of 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The first aircraft is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
Pratt & Whitney has introduced a significant performance enhancement for its PW1100G-JM engine, known as the Hot Section Plus (HS+) upgrade. This new offering is derived from the company’s GTF Advantage technology and is aimed at improving the durability and operational efficiency of engines powering the A320neo aircraft family.
Jambojet, a regional low-cost airline based in Kenya, has obtained a $13.4 million loan from NCBA Group for the financial year ending December 2024. The funding is part of a strategic move to restructure aircraft leases and cover engine maintenance costs, reflecting the airline’s ongoing focus on operational stability and fleet reliability.
