GHIAL and Malaysia Airlines are now putting into place the framework for the joint venture Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Hyderabad, India for which they had earlier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in August. Both parties are now working towards developing the business plan and finalising the details of the intended venture, the two said. … [Read more...] about GHIAL and MAS working out Indian MRO details
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
Airbus provides repair services for Asscom ME
Airbus Middle East has signed a long-term contract for the provision of Repair Shop, Storage and Office facilities to Asscom Middle East. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, Asscom was established by former Airbus employees and provides a wide range of aviation MRO services. In its Middle East Service Station, Asscom will cater all aspects of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) product support needs – from 24/7 emergency spare parts supply to the establishment of warranty and … [Read more...] about Airbus provides repair services for Asscom ME
P&W, China Eastern to open MRO facility in ’09
A new engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business is being established in Shanghai under a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and China Eastern Airlines. The facility, designed to handle CFM International CFM56 engines, was originally slated to be operational in 2008, but the process was delayed due to issues associated with the Beijing Olympics and earthquakes in China, according to P&W. It is now expected to open in the next six months, despite the current … [Read more...] about P&W, China Eastern to open MRO facility in ’09
JAL's ERP system world's largest aviation SAP
Japan Airlines International has officially launched “JAL Mighty”, a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for aviation maintenance. IBM Japan, IBM Business Consulting Services and SAP Japan Co., Ltd collaborated on the project to create a system to manage maintenance planning, quality control and parts inventory for approximately 160 aircraft, 460 engines, and 500,000parts. Also equipped with 19 standard SAP modules to serve approximately 6,000 users including aircraft … [Read more...] about JAL's ERP system world's largest aviation SAP
Air Works gets Indian gov't stamp of approval
Indian provider of Aviation Services - Air Works - recently received the approval from Director General of Civil Aviation [DGCA] for its Commercial Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul [MRO] operations in Hosur, near Bangalore. With the announcement, Air Works has become India's first DGCA approved independent airline MRO and will perform services such as Line and Base maintenance, Aircraft painting, structural repairs, cabin upgrades, and avionic upgrades. Air Works will also be offering … [Read more...] about Air Works gets Indian gov't stamp of approval
P&W, China Eastern to open MRO facility in '09
A new engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business is being established in Shanghai under a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and China Eastern Airlines. The facility, designed to handle CFM International CFM56 engines, was originally slated to be operational in 2008, but the process was delayed due to issues associated with the Beijing Olympics and earthquakes in China, according to P&W. It is now expected to open in the next six months, despite the current … [Read more...] about P&W, China Eastern to open MRO facility in '09