Hong Kong’s leading MRO and aircraft services providers have expressed their positive support to the “Joint Maintenance Management Cooperation Arrangement” between China, Hong Kong and Macao. The new cooperation arrangement will allow mutual recognition of aircraft maintenance licences issued by all three civil aviation authorities, allowing licence holders to be able to work in aircraft maintenance organisations located throughout China, Hong Kong and Macao. Also read: New Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Hong Kong’s MRO players welcome new joint arrangement
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Topcast opens new office in Singapore
TOPCAST Group, a leader in aircraft parts distribution and MRO services, has opened a new office in Singapore to support the company’s growth strategy and as part of its 30th anniversary. Steven Pearson, chief executive at TOPCAST, said the move was a logical step in the company’s business expansion strategy to extend the business operations in Hong Kong. Also read: Topcast looks ahead of future MRO market “The city is rich with aviation talent. We have the opportunity to expand … [Read more...] about Topcast opens new office in Singapore
Cargojet picks Mammoth Freighters for 777F conversion
The newest player to enter the freighter conversion arena for Boeing’s 777 widebody jet, Mammoth Freighters, has gotten its first order from Ontario-based Cargojet Airways, who will be the launch customer for its new 777-200LR freighter. The two have inked a sales agreement for two initial 777-200LRMF freighters with options for two more 300ERMFs and two additional 200LRMFs of the Boeing widebody type. MSN 29742, formerly from Delta Airlines and the first aircraft to be delivered to … [Read more...] about Cargojet picks Mammoth Freighters for 777F conversion
Emirates invests US$1 billion to boost cargo operations
Emirates announced that it will invest AED3.6 billion (US$ 1 billion) to provide more air cargo capacity. It revealed the order for two new Boeing 777 freighters and conversion orders for four of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft. The new orders are expected to arrive next year, whilst the widebody freighter conversions will take some time between 2023 and 2024, the carrier noted. Emirates SkyCargo, who was the launch customer of the widebody freighter in 2009, has signed a … [Read more...] about Emirates invests US$1 billion to boost cargo operations
IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
IAI's Aviation Group has signed an agreement with aircraft lessor World Star Aviation to convert 10 B737-800 passenger aircraft to cargo configuration. The orders come with an option for 10 more. The narrow-body jets will be converted at IAI's partially-owned Chinese subsidiary Bedek Lingyun (Yichang) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Belinco in China’s central province of Hubei as well as other locations. Executive vice president and general manager of IAI Aviation Group, Shmuel Kuzi, … [Read more...] about IAI to convert 10 B737-800s for World Star Aviation
ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
Press release In continued support of the local community and aviation industry in Escambia County, Florida, ST Engineering today announced the expansion of the Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship, from four to eight recipients each year starting 2022. Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive US$2,500 each, to be used in support of their education in an aviation-related post-secondary program. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic performance and financial … [Read more...] about ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
