Rolls-Royce and Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering have officially opened their new engine-overhaul joint venture for business. Hong Kong Aero Engine Services' new $130 million centre in Tseung Kwan O will specialise in the overhaul and repair of R-R RB.211-524, -535, Trent 700/800 and International Aero Engines V2500 family.
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 ...
