HAECO Hong Kong has signed a long-term agreement to provide component maintenance support for Russian carrier Aeroflot. The scope of the new agreement will cover component repair and overhaul, as well as loan and exchange services for Aeroflot’s commercial aircraft fleet, including its Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330 and A350; Boeing 737 and 777; and Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. The deal will run until 2032 and the support will be jointly provided by various entities and facilities across … [Read more...] about HAECO, Aeroflot ink component maintenance deal
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HAECO names commercial VP for EMEA, delivers in Xiamen
HAECO has appointed Klaus-Peter Leinauer as vice president of the group’s new commercial division for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. In his new role, Leinauer will be based in Germany and report to the commercial chief in Hong Kong. He will be joined in the team by Peter Eaton and Dennis Kimm, both sales directors for cabin solutions in Europe. The new ‘group commercial’ division, which started operations in July 2021, will deploy four commercial teams to cover customers … [Read more...] about HAECO names commercial VP for EMEA, delivers in Xiamen
HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
HAECO Xiamen has successfully completed its first AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion as an authorised conversion centre for Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI). The aircraft (MSN 29917) was redelivered to aircraft lessor Aviation Holdings III Investments, which will be operated by South Korean cargo airline Air Incheon. Also read: HAECO extends partnership with China Airlines In March, the lessor expressed three additional orders for AEI's B737-800SF freighter conversion, … [Read more...] about HAECO completes B737-800SF conversion for Air Incheon
HAECO plans for the long term with a more global view
Last month aircraft engineering and maintenance specialist HAECO announced it will establish a new ‘centralised’ commercial team, as it aims to expand capabilities, service and product offerings to a worldwide customer base. Leading the team as chief commercial officer is Richard Kendall, who was previously the group director for airframe services. With over 36 years as part of the Swire group, Richard has moved up management roles, including heading the company’s HAESL engine MRO joint … [Read more...] about HAECO plans for the long term with a more global view
More cargo in cabin: Charter operator RoyalJet uses HAECO containers, bags
Abu Dhabi-based RoyalJet is making more space for cargo on passenger seats and finding ways too add more revenue as the charter operator deployed in-seat package stowage systems designed by HAECO on its Boeing 737-700 aircraft. “In our drive to enhance the capabilities of our fleet during these challenging times we have been searching for ways to allow our customers to transport more precious cargo on their trips,” explained Rob DiCastri, Royal Jet CEO. “Of the solutions we considered, … [Read more...] about More cargo in cabin: Charter operator RoyalJet uses HAECO containers, bags
Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week
In the span of one week, Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered four B757-200 P2F aircraft from four MRO locations around the world to three clients. “We are tremendously proud of these four converted freighters being redelivered in one week’s time,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “The breadth of Precision’s capabilities and the reach of our services have never been greater.” The redeliveries were for four customers and completed by the following MRO operations: DHL at … [Read more...] about Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week