Hungary is reported to be looking at a further step in the privatisation of flag carrier Malev. The state could reduce its holding from 64% to just over 50%. The first stage of privatisation took place in December 1992 when Alitalia took a 30%stake, with 5% going to an Italian investment agency with those of its Sochata engine repair and overhaul subsidiary. The new Snecma Services has been formed primarily to
Source: Flight International
Shortages of cast metallic parts and other components continue hindering Pratt & Whitney’s (P&W) ability to produce new engines and to ramp up maintenance work needed to address its recall of PW1000G geared turbofans.
SIA Engineering (SIAEC) expects demand for MRO services to remain strong, although supply chain challenges have extended the time of some aircraft checks.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is considering launching a conversion programme for the Boeing 787 as it weighs up future projects. Speaking to FlightGlobal sister publication Air Cargo News at the Farnborough International Airshow, IAI executive vice president and general manager, aviation group, Shmuel Kuzi explained that the business is always ...
