ST Engineering announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has secured a five-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract with Air Cairo, a new customer, to support the LEAP-1A engines that power its Airbus A320neo fleet. Under this contract, ST Engineering will provide quick-turn repair and Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) services at its engine MRO facility in Singapore. The first engine is expected to be inducted in mid-2025. Captain Ahmed Shanan, Chairman and CEO of … [Read more...] about ST Engineering secures multi-year LEAP-1A maintenance contract with Air Cairo
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
HAECO welcomes HKSAR Government’s announcement on admission of skilled trade professionals
HAECO, a leading provider of aircraft engineering and maintenance solutions, welcomes the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government's announcement regarding a new channel for skilled trade professionals. Starting 30 June 2025, individuals from outside Hong Kong will be able to apply for entry to fill positions in eight skilled trades experiencing acute manpower shortages, including aircraft maintenance technicians. Peter Murton, Chief Executive Officer of HAECO Hong Kong, said: … [Read more...] about HAECO welcomes HKSAR Government’s announcement on admission of skilled trade professionals
EFW and Confity Capital Partners sign multi-aircraft A330P2F conversion agreement
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), centre of excellence for Airbus freighter conversions, announced it has signed an agreement with Confity Capital Partners (Confity), a UAE-based growth equity and investment firm, on a multi-aircraft order for its Airbus A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) programme. This order is part of a new partnership between Confity and EFW to bring the latter’s widebody Airbus P2F solution to operators in India in support of the sub-continent’s fast-growing freight market, as well … [Read more...] about EFW and Confity Capital Partners sign multi-aircraft A330P2F conversion agreement
HAECO partners with SF Airlines for C-checks on Boeing 747 freighter fleet
HAECO, a world-leading aircraft engineering and maintenance solutions provider, is pleased to announce a new partnership with SF Airlines to provide C-checks for its Boeing 747 freighter fleet at HAECO’s state-of-the-art maintenance facilities in Hong Kong. This strategic agreement also secures future hangar slots to support SF Airlines’ operations. Since September 2024, HAECO Hong Kong has been executing C-checks for SF Airlines’ fleet of four widebody Boeing 747-400F freighters. The latest … [Read more...] about HAECO partners with SF Airlines for C-checks on Boeing 747 freighter fleet
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH expands into LEAP engine aftermarket with contracted MRO services
GA Telesis Engine Services, GATES USA SPAH, a joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc. located in Wilmington, OH, announced the expansion of its contracted maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to include LEAP engines, further strengthening its commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the global aviation industry. This milestone marks GATES USA SPAH’s official entry into the LEAP aftermarket, supporting the next-generation engine platforms … [Read more...] about GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) USA SPAH expands into LEAP engine aftermarket with contracted MRO services
Alton Aviation Consultancy: Global MRO spend to hit US$153B by 2035 amid supply chain challenges
Global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) spend is projected to grow 1.9% annually over the next decade, rising from US$124 billion to US$153 billion, according to Alton Aviation Consultancy’s new 2025 - 2035 Global MRO Demand Forecast released on 8 April. According to Alton’s report, North America MRO demand will grow 2.7% annually, faster than the global average, largely driven engine-related costs and the modifications segment. Asia Pacific will remain the largest market, accounting for … [Read more...] about Alton Aviation Consultancy: Global MRO spend to hit US$153B by 2035 amid supply chain challenges
