August 15, 2025
Lufthansa Technik Seeks First Airbus AeroSHARK Certification
Lufthansa Technik has started the certification process to apply its AeroSHARK drag-reducing riblet film to Airbus A330ceos. It is seeking a supplemental type certificate to modify A330-200 and -300 fuselages and nacelles. AeroSHARK is already certified for the Boeing 777-300ER, 777-200ER and 777F.
Iberia Maintenance Seeks Vehicle Maintenance Talent
Iberia Maintenance has developed a vocational training course that will help professionals in the transport, vehicle maintenance and automotive industries transition to become aviation turbine engine maintenance technicians. The 500-hr. theoretical and practical training program will take place at Iberia Maintenance’s facilities in La Munoza, Spain.
August 14, 2025
ASL Airlines Belgium Renews HAECO MRO Deal
ASL Airlines Belgium has renewed its base maintenance agreement with HAECO covering its Boeing 747-400ERF freighter fleet. HAECO will provide services from its Xiamen, China, facility from 2026-29.
AAR Expands EAGLE Pathway Partnerships
AAR Corp. has added two new schools to its EAGLE Career Pathway Program. Last week, it signed memoranda of understanding with Denton, Texas-based US Aviation Academy and with Legacy Aviation Learning Center, a nonprofit based in Traverse City, Michigan, that operates a Part 147 school and provides aviation continuing education opportunities. AAR says Legacy Aviation Learning Center offers one of the first programs in the U.S. to follow the FAA’s new Part 147 regulation curriculum requirements, which focus on learning based on competency instead of time.
August 13, 2025
Setna iO Purchases IndiGo A321neos For Teardown
Setna iO has purchased two Airbus A321neo airframes from IndiGo. The airframes—which are configured with high gross weight enhanced landing gear, Honeywell GTCP131-9A auxiliary power units, Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan nacelles and upgraded avionics suites—will be disassembled in Castellon, Spain.
Magnetic MRO Integrates Parts And Maintenance Software Platforms
Magnetic MRO has completed its two-way integration between SkySelect’s parts procurement platform and Swiss-AS AMOS maintenance software. Magnetic says the seamless and live data exchange between both platforms supports its digitized processes and improves operational efficiency.
August 12, 2025
Barnes Aerospace Acquires ATI’s East Hartford Ops
Aftermarket component MRO provider Barnes Aerospace has acquired the East Hartford Operations division of ATI Forged Products, an aerospace and defense industry specialist in machining of flight-critical rotating hardware such as rotor hubs, rotorcraft components and jet engine discs.
Werner Aero Acquires A Dozen E190s
Werner Aero has acquired 12 Embraer E190-100 airframes and 12 General Electric CF34-10E6 engines from JetBlue Airways. The airframes and engines will be delivered to Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, Arizona, for teardown through February 2026.
August 11, 2025
IAC Plans Additional Teruel Widebody Hangar
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) has announced plans to expand at its Teruel, Spain, facility by constructing an additional widebody hangar. The new hangar is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2026 and create approximately 60 new full-time jobs. IAC will break ground this month on construction.
PAC Plans Oklahoma Expansion
Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma (PAC) has signed a lease agreement to expand and construct a new 130,000 ft.² hangar at the Oklahoma Air and Space Port. The hangar will be equipped to service some of the largest aircraft in the commercial fleet, including the Boeing 777X, and PAC expects the facility to generate 200 new jobs.
August 8, 2025
HAECO, ASLB Renew 747 Base Maintenance Contract
MRO provider HAECO has extended its base maintenance agreement with ASL Airlines Belgium (ASLB). Under the renewed agreement, HAECO will continue to support ASLB’s Boeing 747-400ERF freighter fleet with base maintenance services at its facility in Xiamen, China from 2026 to 2029. ASLB, a cargo airline based at Liège Airport in Belgium, operates a fleet of 737 and 747-400ERF aircraft, serving hubs in Europe, China and the United States.
Jordan Airmotive, AJW Expand CFM56-7B Partnership
Jordan Airmotive has expanded its partnership with AJW Group focusing on MRO services for CFM International CFM56-7B engines. Under the terms of the agreement, Jordan Airmotive will support UK-headquartered AJW with technical services aimed at enhancing efficiency, extending engine life cycles and ensuring consistent performance across the company’s aviation network.
August 7, 2025
GoAeroMX Installs EICAS System On 767-300
GoAeroMx installed an Innovative Solutions and Support engine indicating and crew alerting system (EICAS) to a flat-panel display system on a Boeing 767-300. This achievement replaces two legacy EICAS displays with one that includes both monitoring and alerting functions, so 767 or 757 operators can have a modernized, integrated flight deck.
FL Technics Opens New Bergamo Wheels And Brakes Facility
FL Technics has opened a new wheels and brakes facility in Bergamo, Italy. The approximately 22,000 ft.² facility—FL Technics’ fourth wheels and brakes site—is expected to grow to nearly 160 staff.
August 6, 2025
Cebu Pacific Signs LHT Inventory Deal
Cebu Pacific has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) covering integrated consumables and expendables supply for its entire fleet of Airbus A320, A321ceo/neo and A330neo aircraft. The deal gives the Philippine carrier access to LHT’s inventory of more than 400,000 parts and 24/7 AOG support.
StandardAero Relocates Honeywell APU Support To UK
StandardAero has relocated its Honeywell Aerospace GTCP36 auxiliary power unit MRO program to its Fleetlands facility in Gosport, UK. The company says the strategic move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, increasing capacity and improving turnaround times for its EMEA customer base. StandardAero also supports the APU type from its Augusta, Georgia, and Maryville, Tennessee, facilities in the U.S.
August 5, 2025
AWAM Seeking Board Of Directors Applications
The Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance has opened applications for its board of directors, which supports the volunteer organization’s scholarship and mentoring programs, membership drives and conference planning. Applications are open at http://awam.org/
Riyadh Air Picks Epcor For APU Support
Riyadh Air has signed an agreement with AFI KLM E&M subsidiary Epcor covering maintenance and support of the APS5000 auxiliary power units (APU) powering its Boeing 787 fleet. In addition to MRO services, Epcor will provide APU availability, on-wing support, line replaceable unit coverage and predictive maintenance services via its Prognos platform.
August 1, 2025
AerAware Gets Transport Canada Validation
AerSale has received Transport Canada validation for its AerAware enhanced flight vision system, which combines a wearable head-up display with advanced infrared imaging and synthetic vision. The validation expands the scope of product installation to Canadian operators.
AirExplore Taps FL Technics For Landing Gear MRO
Slovakian airline AirExplore has signed a long-term contract with FL Technics Wheels & Brakes covering landing gear component maintenance for part of its Boeing 737-800 fleet. FL Technics will provide services from its four specialized wheels and brakes facilities in Vilnius, Lithuania; Budapest, Hungary; Hanover, Germany; and Bergamo, Italy.
