During the official visit to France by Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietjet and Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies in aerospace, signed major cooperation agreements covering repair and maintenance solutions, digital aviation, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The contract exchange ceremony took place at the Élysée Palace in Paris in the presence of Vietnam’s General Secretary and President To Lam, French President Emmanuel Macron, alongside … [Read more...] about Vietjet and Thales strengthen Vietnam–France cooperation in advanced aviation technology
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Mammoth Freighters delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran following Farnborough Airshow debut
Mammoth Freighters LLC announced the delivery of its first converted 777-200LRMF freighter (MSN 32222 / N703DN) to Jetran LLC. This landmark delivery represents the first of more than two dozen Mammoth 777-200LRMF freighters ordered by Jetran, 13 of which will be placed into revenue service within the DHL global network. The delivery comes on the heels of the aircraft’s public debut at the Farnborough International Airshow, marking a major operational milestone for Mammoth's commercial … [Read more...] about Mammoth Freighters delivers first 777-200LRMF to Jetran following Farnborough Airshow debut
HAECO and CALC sign MoU to advance Hong Kong’s aviation hub development through engine support platform collaboration
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
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








