All MRO articles – Page 180
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Messier-Bugatti-Dowty to overhaul landing gears for China Airlines
China Airlines has selected Messier-Bugatti-Dowty for the exchange and overhaul of landing gears on its 14 Airbus A330s and one A340. This agreement...
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Orbest selects SR Technics for A320 C-checks
Spanish leisure carrier Orbest has signed up SR Technics for two C-checks on its Airbus A320 fleet. The work is being done at the MRO provider's narrowbody...
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NewsGol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff
Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning...
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A320 testbed to trial automated airborne separation
Airbus is to use its A320 test airframe to conduct in-flight trials of a fully-automated separation assurance system to maintain spacing behind other aircraft.
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Malaysia's NADI plans MRO business to support Malindo
Malaysia's National Aerospace and Defence Industries (NADI) conglomerate plans to launch a commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul business in 2013 to...
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Indonesia aims to absorb 60% of local MRO work
Indonesia wants to double its MRO capabilities over the next five years to absorb up to 60% of local aircraft maintenance work. The country now only...
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IN FOCUS: The MRO landscape in North America continues to evolve
With specialist maintenance units closing and relatively slow demand growth predicted for North America, many airlines are starting to reassess their MRO...
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IN FOCUS: Airports look to IT to help share the loads
There's a quiet mindset change under way in airport IT departments. It is a fresh, customer-focused approach to enabling and integrating business for their...
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ALTA: Interjet adds 10 SSJ options, signs engine support deal
Mexico's Interjet has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sukhoi SSJ100 through deals to extend its commitments to the Russian 100-seater along with a maintenance...
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SAS seals agreement with eighth and final union
SAS Scandinavian Airlines has averted the imminent threat of bankruptcy after reaching an agreement with the final union opposing its cost-cutting plan. The...
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IN FOCUS: LHT maintenance initiatives can improve economics of ageing aircraft
Cost-conscious operators are all-too aware that as an aircraft racks up flight hours and cycles its maintenance, costs rise. So keeping shop visits as cheap...
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AFI’s engine MRO head moves to airframe division
Air France Industries has appointed Anne Brachet to head the company's airframe and engineering division. Brachet was previously senior vice-president...
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NewsPICTURE: LOT takes delivery of Europe's first 787
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 in Washington, becoming the first European carrier to receive the type. "This is a historic...
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Cathay eyes mid-2013 decision on A380 v 747-8I, open to 777-X
Cathay Pacific could decide on its very large aircraft requirements by mid-2013, although the heavy twin-engined widebody aircraft will remain the backbone of its long-haul fleet.
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AIRSHOW CHINA: MTU signs deals with Postal Airlines, Solaseed Air
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai has signed engine maintenance agreements with Postal Airlines China and Japanese airline Solaseed Air, the MRO firm announced at Airshow...
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AIRSHOW CHINA: CATIC signs deal for 12 L-15 trainers
AVIC Hongdu has entered into a deal to supply the China National Aero Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) with 12 L-15 advanced jet trainers,...
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Airbus to install RFID tags on seats and life vests from 2013
Airbus is to introduce radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for seats and life vests on all in-production aircraft models in 2013. The manufacturer...
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NewsSAS to sell Wideroe and ground-handling under last-ditch plan
SAS Group has unveiled a last-ditch effort to restructure the ailing Scandinavian company, warning that union agreement is essential to obtain the support needed for new financing.
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Iberia restructuring to tackle maintenance and handling
Iberia will cut non-profitable aspects of its maintenance and ground handling operations as part of its concentration on core activities under wide-ranging...
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NewsIberia to cut 4,500 staff and reduce fleet by 25 aircraft
Iberia will cut 4,500 staff, reduce its fleet by 25 aircraft - five long-haul and 20 short-haul - and downsize its network by 15%, under a large-scale restructuring...