AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings has officially opened a new colour blending and distribution facility in Chonburi, Thailand, strengthening its support for commercial aviation operators, MRO providers, OEMs and industry partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The opening ceremony took place on August, 25, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to tour the production floor, quality control laboratory and […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm2 Sept
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates reinforced their long-standing A380 base maintenance agreement. Under the new multi-year contract, Lufthansa Technik Philippines, the global MRO provider’s Asian centre of excellence for widebody base maintenance, will continue carrying out heavy checks on Emirates’ A380s until 2030. The programme is already under way at Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ existing maintenance facility […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm2 Sept
VSE Corporation (VSE) has disclosed the acquisition of Atech Turbine Components (Atech), a specialist maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider focused on complex hot-section components for aircraft turbine engines. Founded in 1990 and based in Auburn, Massachusetts, Atech specialises in proprietary engine component repairs, primarily for Pratt & Whitney Canada platforms. Its approvals cover more […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm1 Sept
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the MRO subsidiary of Capital A Berhad, reported a strong second-quarter performance, with revenue rising 29% year on year to RM284 million (US$70.6 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026. The growth was driven by higher-value base maintenance checks and increased workshop orders, supported by greater demand for component […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm28 Aug
Enterprise aviation software provider Ramco Systems Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, announced that its long-time customer, Ornge, has successfully gone live with Ramco’s Digital Task Card with eSign-off and Mechanic Anywhere Mobile Application across all of its maintenance bases. The rollout marks a significant milestone in Ornge’s digital transformation journey, transitioning its maintenance execution operations from
Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A320-200 airframe, MSN 2964, which is currently located at the eCube facility in St Athan, Wales, where it will be dismantled for spare parts. The acquisition marks Werner Aero’s second A320-200 purchase in August, further expanding its A320-family portfolio and strengthening its ability to supply airlines, lessors, MRO providers […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm27 Aug
Steiner Aviation International (Steiner Aviation) has expanded its airframe maintenance and inspection capabilities to cover a broader range of business and regional aircraft, while adding five technicians to support its growing MRO operation. The Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK)-based maintenance and avionics provider has added capabilities for the Embraer ERJ 135/145, Cessna Citation 500, 550, 560, […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm24 Aug
MRO recruitment has become one of the most urgent issues in aviation. As engine MRO backlogs grow, fleets…
AeroTime•Aerviva24 Aug
Ramco Systems announced that Pem-Air has selected Ramco Aviation Software as the technological foundation for its engine MRO operations. Pem-Air has been rapidly growing, adding support for larger engine platforms […]
Pem-Air has selected Ramco Aviation Software as the technology platform for its engine MRO operations as the company expands its support for larger and next-generation engine types. Ramco Systems Corporation, USA, a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, said its aviation software will support Pem-Air’s growing engine portfolio, which includes the GE90 and Trent 700, as […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm20 Aug
AAR Corp. has opened an expanded airframe MRO facility at Miami International Airport, adding more than 100,000 ft² of capacity and creating 200 full-time jobs. The aviation aftermarket specialist marked the expansion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, August 17. Built to support the maintenance requirements of a long-term commercial airline customer, the new facility […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm18 Aug
Rotortrade, the global helicopter dealership, is pleased to announce that its U.S. maintenance facility, Rotortrade MRO Latrobe, has received Mexico’s Workshop Certificate Convalidation (Convalidación de Certificado de Taller de Mantenimiento Aeronáutico) from the Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC), extending international recognition of its FAA Part 145 capabilities. The approval authorizes Rotortrade MRO Latrobe to
The September–October issue of Asian Aviation goes deep on MRO — timed to land right alongside MRO Asia (22–24 September) and MRO Europe (27–28 October). If you’re targeting decision-makers in […]
StandardAero has secured an exclusive, multi-year contract from Tanzania’s Precision Air to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines powering the airline’s ATR fleet. The agreement covers the PW127M turboprops installed across Precision Air’s nine ATR 42-500/600 and ATR 72-500 aircraft, extending a long-standing partnership between the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm14 AugThe first Airbus A320ceo has arrived at FL Technics’ new MRO hub at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), marking the start of operations at its five-bay heavy maintenance hangar. The facility represents a US$70 million joint investment by FL Technics and Grupo Puntacana and is the first heavy maintenance centre of its kind in the […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm12 Aug
The companies shaping the future of global business aviation are choosing MEBAA Show 2026, underlining the event’s position as the Middle East’s leading business aviation exhibition and reinforcing the region’s growing importance within the global aviation industry. Taking place from 8–10 December 2026 at DWC, Dubai Airshow Site, the 11th edition of MEBAA Show will bring together aircraft manufacturers, operators, charter companies, FBOs, MRO providers and technology innovators from more than 100 countries. Their collective presence not only reflects more than the strength of the event itself, it also demonstrates the industry’s confidence in the UAE as one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient business aviation markets.
Jordan Airmotive (JALCo) has signed an exclusive five-year agreement with Tunisair Technics covering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support for Tunisair’s CFM56-5B engine fleet. The General Terms Agreement establishes a long-term framework for engine inductions, technical coordination and maintenance planning between the two companies. Jordan Airmotive chief executive Mahmoud Bashir said the agreement reflected confidence […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm10 AugLufthansa Technik Philippines (LHTP) has broken ground on a new wide-body MRO facility at Clark International Airport, marking a major expansion of its operations in the country. The new base maintenance centre will be built on a 157,000 m² site and will complement the company’s existing facility at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport, around 100km […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm6 AugGetJet Group’s Airhub Aviation (Airhub) secured a site at Vilnius International Airport to expand its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations. The company won the right to lease an 11,200 m² plot for 40 years through a land lease auction organised by Lithuanian Airports. Airhub plans to invest about €25 million to build an […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm5 AugMexico-based Awesome Cargo has completed a C check on its own aircraft at its MRO facility for the first time. The 2011-vintage A330-200P2F (1252) reentered service on Aug. 1, flying from Mexico City (NLU) to Zhengzhou (CGO) via Los Angeles (LAX), Anchorage (ANC) and Seoul (ICN). Awesome Cargo, which makes its facility and maintenance services […]