MRO Industry Rolling Daily Updates (October 2024)
October 16, 2024
Swiss-AS, Aeroxchange Release Data Collaboration
Swiss-AS and Aeroxchange have launched a new electronic data interchange (EDI) interface between their respective digital systems. The EDI interface enables digital exchange of repair orders via Aeroxchange’s AeroRepair platform for operators that use AMOS MRO software.
Philippine Airlines Taps LHT For Nacelle Support
Philippine Airlines has signed an airframe related components services contracts for Airbus A321ceo nacelles with Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen. Under the deal, the China-based Lufthansa Technik subsidiary will provide MRO and spare unit support for IAE V2500 engine inlet cowlings.
October 15, 2024
VietJet Implements Aviatar eTLB
VietJet has implemented Lufthansa Technik’s Aviatar electronic Technical Logbook (eTLB) on its Airbus A320/A321 and A330 aircraft. The digital tool replaces manual and paper-based processes for capturing technical issues in-flight and on the ground. VietJet is the first customer in the Asia-Pacific region to use Aviatar eTLB.
Enter Air’s Hungary Hangar Gets Certification
Polish carrier Enter Air has received a technical maintenance organization certificate for its hangar in Debreczyn, Hungary. The certification will enable it to operate maintenance services there.
October 14, 2024
MRO Software Specialist Enters AI Partnership
MRO software specialist OASES has confirmed a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) specialist KeepFlying which will aim to develop and deliver AI-driven solutions for OASES' customer base. The collaboration will see KeepFlying's AI technology integrated with OASES' MRO platform. The integration will focus on AI-driven CAMO (continuing airworthiness management organisation) and technical records functionality, bid-to-cash MRO workflows, engine asset management and inventory and supply chain optimization.
GMF AeroAsia Completes First Asiana Check
Indonesian MRO GMF AeroAsia has completed a maintenance check on a Asiana Airlines operated Boeing 747-400 aircrat. The project is its first for the South Korea-based airline
October 11, 2024
JCB Aero Expands MRO Capacity In France
JCB Aero has reopened its refurbished maintenance hangar in Auch, France. The facility can now accommodate up to three narrowbody Airbus or Boeing aircraft simultaneously. To coincide with the expansion, JCB Aero plans to grow its workforce in Auch to between 20 and 30 additional employees in the near future.
Broward Aviation Services Acquires Boeing 737-700 For Teardown
Broward Aviation Service has acquired a Boeing 737-700 from Aero Capital Solutions, which is being disassembled in Marana, Arizona. Disassembly is scheduled for completion in early November and the aircraft’s assets will be repaired and placed in stock at Broward’s hubs in the U.S. and its new facility in Shannon, Ireland.
October 10, 2024
STS Gets Equity Investment
STS Aviation Group has announced what it says is a “significant” equity investment by H.I.G. Capital, which it says will position it to accelerate its growth strategy, expand its global reach, enhance its service offerings and pursue new acquisitions. STS’s executive team will continue to lead the company and continue as significant shareholders.
3TOP Acquires Airbus A318s For Teardown
UK-based aircraft repairs and spares provider 3TOP Aviation Services has acquired two Airbus A318-111 aircraft formerly operated by Romanian carrier TAROM. Ecube will dismantle the airframes and the material will be added to 3TOP’s inventory, while the engines will be added to its trading and leasing pool.
October 9, 2024
RH Aero Systems Confirms New President
RH Aero Systems, the new entity created after Rhinestahl acquired German tooling specialist Hydro Systems in May 2024, has announced Anthony Turner as its new President. Turner was previously the Rhinestahl's Chief Commercial Officer.
Apollo To Acquire Barnes Group
Apollo Global Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Barnes Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.6 billion. The deal is expected to close before the end of the first quarter in 2025. Barnes Group’s aerospace businesses include services and spare parts for aircraft engines, as well as component and assemblies manufacturing for engines, nacelles and airframes.
October 8, 2024
ATS Technic Plans New Dubai South Hangar Project
United Arab Emirates-based ATS Technic has launched a base maintenance hangar project at Al Maktoum International Airport at Dubai South. The hangar—which will offer European Union Aviation Safety Agency Part 145 approved maintenance services, specialized cabin upgrades and tailored refurbishment solutions for commercial aircraft—is scheduled for completion by mid-2025.
Indian MRO To Offer Cyclean Engine Services
GMR Aero Technic will partner with Lufthansa Technik to conduct the German MRO's Cyclean Engine Wash services in India. The offering is expected to be online during Q4 2024 which will see GMR have capability for engine core wash services from Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore.
October 7, 2024
Emirates Engineering Plans Solar Energy System
Emirates plans to install nearly 40,000 solar panels at its Emirates Engineering Center in Dubai, which it says will provide 37% of the facility’s annual energy consumption and significantly reduce CO2 emissions. It signed a 20-year agreement with Etihad Clean Energy Development covering 20 years of operation and maintenance services for the solar energy system.
LATAM Plans More AeroSHARK Modifications
LATAM has chosen to install Lufthansa Technik’s AeroSHARK drag-reducing technology on four more Boeing 777s after it has seen positive results from testing it on a modified aircraft since December 2023. LATAM is the first airline in the Americas region to adopt AeroSHARK.
October 4, 2024
WestJet Implements Trax Software
WestJet has rolled out Trax eMRO software, eMobility apps and cloud hosting as part of its digital transformation journey. The airline also integrated Trax’s QuickTurn, TaskControl and Line Control apps.
AJW Group Expands Modern Logistics Contract
AJW Group has expanded its power-by-the-hour contract with Brazilian cargo operator Modern Logistics. The new agreement extends the companies’ original agreement covering Boeing 737CL freighters, signed in 2017, to include Modern Logistics’ new fleet of Boeing 737-800s.
October 3, 2024
Egyptair M&E, Liebherr Partner On Heat Transfer MRO
Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering has signed a three-year agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace covering maintenance of heat transfer equipment on Airbus A320ceo/neo fleets. The companies will jointly provide maintenance and re-coring services for heat transfer equipment on fleets operated by Egyptair and other airlines that have standing MRO contracts with Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering.
VietJet Picks Collins For Nacelle MRO
VietJet Group has signed an exclusive, long-term agreement with Collins Aerospace for MRO services on CFM International CFM56-5B nacelles. The agreement also extends to nacelle repair for VietJet Group’s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM fleet.
October 2, 2024
Drayton Aerospace Chooses EmpowerMX Software
Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering has signed a three-year agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace covering maintenance of heat transfer equipment on Airbus A320ceo/neo fleets. The companies will jointly provide maintenance and re-coring services for heat transfer equipment on fleets operated by Egyptair and other airlines that have standing MRO contracts with Egyptair Maintenance & Engineering.
VietJet Picks Collins For Nacelle MRO
VietJet Group has signed an exclusive, long-term agreement with Collins Aerospace for MRO services on CFM International CFM56-5B nacelles. The agreement also extends to nacelle repair for VietJet Group’s Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM fleet.
October 1, 2024
Avian Inventory Management Integrates AvSight Platform
Avian Inventory Management (AIM) has integrated AvSight’s cloud-based inventory system into its sales channel partner platform. The software will enable AIM’s sales channel partners to see directly into its network and inventory and quickly place orders.
Airinmar Extends Singapore Airlines Services Deal
AAR subsidiary Airinmar has signed a repair cycle management services extension with Singapore Airlines. The extension will utilize Airinmar’s full scope of repair cycle management services, including management of repair order, quote and turnaround time, repair cost value engineering, component warranty recovery and turnaround time guarantee enforcement.
