Air India Group announced the commencement of construction of a mega Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Bengaluru, reiterating its commitment to building a strong self-reliant aviation ecosystem for India. The upcoming MRO facility, being built on a 35-acre land parcel at the Bangalore International Airport will become an important hub for Air India group airlines’ aircraft maintenance operations in the region, as the airline modernizes its fleet … [Read more...] about Air India commences construction of mega MRO facility in Bengaluru
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
JAL and MHI begin joint exploration of collaboration in aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have agreed to commence joint exploration of potential collaboration in the aircraft aftermarket business. The two companies have signed a memorandum on the matter. The aircraft aftermarket business includes services such as repairs maintenance, parts supply, and refurbishment, which are essential for the maint en an ce and enhancement of aircraft’s flight safety and operational efficiency. With the global recovery … [Read more...] about JAL and MHI begin joint exploration of collaboration in aircraft maintenance and aftermarket services
Türkiye’s leading private cargo airline to deploy aircraft to assist airlines to meet ambitious growth targets, modernise fleets
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited, announced the delivery of one Airbus A330-300 Passenger to Freighter (“P2F”) aircraft to a new customer in Türkiye, MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S. (“MNG Airlines”). The high-in-demand A330 P2F aircraft, which offers more cargo volume and lower cost-per-ton than other available freighter aircraft types with a similar range, will help advance MNG Airlines’ ambitious growth and fleet … [Read more...] about Türkiye’s leading private cargo airline to deploy aircraft to assist airlines to meet ambitious growth targets, modernise fleets
AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered a CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo, Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M. S.A. de C.V. (TSM). This aircraft (MSN 7601) delivery marks the 20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter conversion received by TSM and marks the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labor for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. “TSM is an exceptional airline that has … [Read more...] about AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Mammoth Freighters completes door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s B777-300ER
Mammoth Freighters LLC (“Mammoth”), is pleased to announce it has reached another major milestone in its 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program with the completion of the door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s first B777-300ER (MSN 35299). AviaAM Leasing, a subsidiary of the Avia Solutions Group, is the launch customer for the 777-300ERMF type, with an order of six conversions in total. Currently, Mammoth has two AviaAM Leasing B777-300ER aircraft on-site at its modification partner facility, … [Read more...] about Mammoth Freighters completes door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s B777-300ER
EFW expands service offerings with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus, announced that it has received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) approval from the Federal Aviation Office of Germany. With this approval, EFW can now offer worldwide airworthiness management and technical services for all passenger and freighter aircraft to aircraft lessors, owners and operators. EFW’s airworthiness management services are backed … [Read more...] about EFW expands service offerings with Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval