HAECO, a leading global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a strategic framework to develop an engine lifecycle support platform in Hong Kong. The MoU marks a significant milestone in the two companies' shared commitment to contributing to the continued development of Hong Kong as a leading international aviation hub through … [Read more...] about HAECO and CALC sign MoU to advance Hong Kong’s aviation hub development through engine support platform collaboration
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HAECO expands engine maintenance capacity in Hong Kong with new workshop
HAECO announced the opening of Engine Workshop No. 5 at its Hong Kong maintenance base, further strengthening its global engine support capabilities in the Asia-Pacific. The new facility features three dedicated engine maintenance bays, increasing HAECO’s total engine bay capacity in Hong Kong to nine. The additional capacity supports advanced engine services, including Trent XWB module swaps and LEAP engine support. “Engine Workshop No. 5 represents a significant investment in HAECO Global … [Read more...] about HAECO expands engine maintenance capacity in Hong Kong with new workshop
Mammoth Freighters selects STAECO to establish 777 conversion capability in Qingdao, China
Mammoth Freighters LLC announced it will expand its 777 freighter conversion operations to Qingdao, China, and has selected STAECO as its newest conversion MRO provider following a Request for Proposal process. The expansion comes in response to growing demand for widebody freighter capacity in China and across the Asia-Pacific region. Mammoth plans to open one conversion line at STAECO's new Qingdao facility in September 2026, complementing existing Mammoth conversion lines at Aspire MRO in … [Read more...] about Mammoth Freighters selects STAECO to establish 777 conversion capability in Qingdao, China
FTAI Aviation and AEI announce strategic collaboration to meet growing demand for Boeing 737-800 freighters
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. ("AEI") announced a collaboration focused on delivering a more cost-effective Boeing 737-800 freighter solution to airline partners globally. The collaboration will combine FTAI's engine maintenance capabilities with AEI's cargo conversion leadership to deliver customised freighter aircraft at scale and at a lower cost. “The Boeing 737-800 is poised to become the workhorse of narrowbody freight, but growth has been constrained by the … [Read more...] about FTAI Aviation and AEI announce strategic collaboration to meet growing demand for Boeing 737-800 freighters
Air India inks agreement with SIA Engineering Company for collaboration on MRO
Air India, India’s leading global airline, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) to explore a collaboration in Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), which will contribute to the development of India as a global aviation MRO hub. The MoU was signed in Mumbai on 3 July 2026 by Air India Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Campbell Wilson, and SIAEC Chief Executive Officer, Chin Yau Seng. This follows Air India’s … [Read more...] about Air India inks agreement with SIA Engineering Company for collaboration on MRO
Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Brussels Airport and Safran, a global leader in the aerospace industry, launched the construction of a more than 15,000 m² extension at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels site, which was inaugurated in 2024. This new facility will be dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules. Separately maintaining the different parts of an engine, each of which can consist of several thousand components, will help to speed up repairs and optimise operations. This project meets the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
