Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has announced that TNT Airways has appointed it as its cargo ground handler at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to support its new freighter service between Hong Kong and Europe. TNT Airways, the leading global express services group, launched its first scheduled freighter service on 17 September, flying direct between Hong Kong and Liege, Belgium three times a week with its B747-freighter fleet. Hactl was appointed to provide physical … [Read more...] about Hactl picks up new customers
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Indonesia moves to capture larger slice of MRO biz
GMF AeroAsia and five stateowned MRO companies – Merpati Maintenance Facility, Pelita Air Services, Pelita, Dirgantara Indonesia-ACS, and Nusantara Turbine Propulsi – have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form Task Force MRO Indonesia as part of a government policy to developthe MRO business. The task force has designed a road map which includes standardisation of maintenance quality, human resources demands for technicians and engineers, capability and capacity … [Read more...] about Indonesia moves to capture larger slice of MRO biz
China Southern to sell 50% MTU stake
China Southern Airlines said it plans to sell a 50 per cent stake in MTU Maintenance Zhuhai to its parent company, China Southern Air Holding for US$235.8 million, according to a Dow Jones report. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is a 50-50 joint venture between China Southern and MTU Aero Engines, the German manufacturer of commercial and military aero engines. … [Read more...] about China Southern to sell 50% MTU stake
China Southern to sell 50% MTU stake
China Southern Airlines said it plans to sell a 50 per cent stake in MTU Maintenance Zhuhai to its parent company, China Southern Air Holding for US$235.8 million, according to a Dow Jones report. MTU Maintenance Zhuhai is a 50-50 joint venture between China Southern and MTU Aero Engines, the German manufacturer of commercial and military aero engines. … [Read more...] about China Southern to sell 50% MTU stake
Jet Aviation HK gains FAA approval for repairs
Jet Aviation Hong Kong – the Hong Kong branch of the Swiss business aircraft maintenance company – now can perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, airframe and engine repairs, avionics modifications, inspections and defect rectifications on US-registered aircraft following US Federal Aviation Administration certification. The Hong Kong facility offers maintenance, aircraft management, flight support and aircraft charter services and expanded last May to offer … [Read more...] about Jet Aviation HK gains FAA approval for repairs
HAECO opens new maintenance hangar
HAECO officially opened its third maintenance hangar at Hong Kong International Airport. At an investment of HK$850 million (US$109.7 million), the new 16,464m2 facility has the capacity to accommodate two widebody and one narrow body aircraft, and is fully equipped to undertake major heavy maintenance and modification work on the latest generation of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. … [Read more...] about HAECO opens new maintenance hangar