Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), is making a bid to increase Hong Kong’s involvement in the movement of aero engines through the establishment of a new Aero Engine Handling Centre (AEHC). Hong Kong’s largest independent handler said the city state is one of only two locations in Asia that have certified repair, modification and overhaul facilities for Rolls-Royce Trent engines, the ones used in the Airbus A330, A340, A350 and A380, as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 … [Read more...] about Hactl set to handle more aircraft engines at new facility
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
HAECO extends MRO pact with German cargo airline
HAECO Hong Kong has extended its long-term agreement with AeroLogic GmbH and will provide heavy maintenance services to the German cargo airline’s B777-200 freighter fleet between 2021 and 2024, including the current fleet of 18 B777F aircraft. The maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider says the extension in partnership is a testament to the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. Also read: DHL Express drafts B777Fs to add capacity in Asia Pacific HAECO … [Read more...] about HAECO extends MRO pact with German cargo airline
ST Engineering to lease five A321P2Fs to GlobalX
Global Crossing Airlines, also known as GlobalX, has signed up for five A321P2F conversion from ST Engineering, as the US-based startup charter service dips into the air freight market. ST Engineering, through its aviation asset management unit, will acquire five Airbus A321 passenger aircraft on its own or through joint venture companies and will provide maintenance services over the period of lease. The A321 feedstock will be converted and maintained at ST Engineering’s global … [Read more...] about ST Engineering to lease five A321P2Fs to GlobalX
Skyways Technics to expand MRO hub at Subang Airport
Skyways Technics Group is set to expand its Asia Pacific hub at Malaysia’s Subang Airport after it signed a memorandum of understanding with Malaysia Airports. The airport operator said its current tenant is looking to establish full-fledged maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities, including an air frame hangar, component repair workshops, a parts distribution centre, and aircraft on ground (AOG) services. Randhill Singh, head of KLIA Aeropolis, predicts MRO activities to grow … [Read more...] about Skyways Technics to expand MRO hub at Subang Airport
ST Engineering, Temasek set up cargo jet leasing venture
ST Engineering last week announced that its wholly owned aviation asset management unit has entered into an agreement with Singaporean holdings company Temasek to set up a 50-50 joint venture (JV) for cargo aircraft leasing. The move comes as e-commerce and air cargo volumes have resulted to a growing demand for freighter aircraft. The company expects to purchase passenger plane feedstock at lower prices with itention to finance older aircraft through a mix of equity and debt. It plans to … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, Temasek set up cargo jet leasing venture
ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
ST Engineering and Airbus’ joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), announced an order for four Airbus A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions from Dublin-based leasing company GTLK Europe. The aircraft lessor says the single-aisle converted freighter, is an important complement to its portfolio as it looks to meet the increasing demand in the express and e-commerce cargo market. According to its website, GTLK Europe has more than a dozen Airbus narrowbody jets in its sea and air … [Read more...] about ST Engineering, EFW sign A321P2F orders for Irish lessor
