Precision Aircraft Solutions has been awarded the conversions of four former AerCap B757 aircraft for Chinese delivery services company SF Express Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Converting four aircraft in one calendar year requires real performance and we are pleased that SF has confidence in Precision during this period of growth in … [Read more...] about Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
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Airbus and HAECO team up on training
Airbus and HAECO Group to establish Airbus maintenance training services collaboration in Hong Kong. Front row left to right: Didier LUX, Airbus EVP Customer Services, Mark HAYMAN, HAECO Group Director, Engineering & Operations. Second row: Fabrice HAMEL, Airbus VP Training Services, Michael KALBOW, Airbus Head of Maintenance Training, Rémy CADEAU, Airbus Senior Director Business Development & Cooperation. Photo: Airbus Airbus and HAECO Group have entered into a … [Read more...] about Airbus and HAECO team up on training
Dunlop Taikoo Aircraft Tyres Company
Dunlop Taikoo (Jinjiang) Aircraft Tyres Company has appointed KK Chan as general manager of its retreading and new tyre distribution facility in China. The company is a joint venture with Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, HAECO (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company) and TAECO (Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Company). Based in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, the company’s new facility will support customers in Asia Pacific and has begun distributing new tyres throughout the region with … [Read more...] about Dunlop Taikoo Aircraft Tyres Company
Cathay reduces shareholding in HAECO
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it has agreed to sell 20,700,958 shares, representing 12.45 per cent of its shareholding in Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) at HK$91.83 (US$11.85) per share to parent Swire Pacific, a transaction valued at approximately HK$1,901 million. In accordance with stock exchange listing rules, the transaction is subject to the approval of Cathay Pacific’s independent shareholders. If approved, Cathay Pacific’s direct interest … [Read more...] about Cathay reduces shareholding in HAECO
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
Good opportunities in long term: HAECO
Soaring aviation fuel prices are already adversely and significantly affecting the entire aviation industry, including the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) portion of the industry and the cargo conversion specialty business within that segment, causing volatility and challenges, an executive says. “In the short term there has to be a degree of uncertainty, but depending on the aircraft conversion type, we think there are still promising opportunities available in the long … [Read more...] about Good opportunities in long term: HAECO