Kuala Lumpur based MRO centre, Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), has become a fully owned Airbus subsidiary, after being partially owned by Airbus since 2011. With this acquisition, SAE becomes an integral part of the Airbus Customer Services network and is set to represent a key element of Services by Airbus’ growth strategy in the dynamic Asia Pacific market. “Since its creation in 2007, SAE has established a strong reputation in the MRO market for … [Read more...] about SAE becomes a fully owned Airbus subsidiary
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
SIA Engineering and Air India Engineering collaborate to provide MRO Services in India
SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Air India Engineering Services Limited, (AIESL) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India Limited providing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a business collaboration to offer MRO services in India. Pursuant to the MOU, SIAEC and AIESL will collaborate to offer line maintenance and ancillary services at various airports in India as well as engineering … [Read more...] about SIA Engineering and Air India Engineering collaborate to provide MRO Services in India
321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
321 Precision Conversions, LLC (321PC), announced Vallair Solutions sàrl; a wholly owned company of Vallair Capital S.A. (Vallair), as the launch customer for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Airbus A321-200 aircraft including the prototype aircraft and follow-on option aircraft. The prototype Aircraft (MSN891) was delivered by Vallair to 321PC in July. The company anticipates approval of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for A321-200 conversions in 2019, with EASA … [Read more...] about 321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
AAR to Acquire two MRO facilities from Premier Aviation
Global aviation services leader AAR announced that it has agreed to acquire two of Premier Aviation’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities – one at Trois-Rivières Airport in Québec and one at Windsor International Airport in Ontario. “We are excited to add an experienced workforce and two world-class facilities to our award-winning MRO network, and we look forward to growing our position in, and bringing more flexibility and value to, the Canadian market,” said … [Read more...] about AAR to Acquire two MRO facilities from Premier Aviation
Ben Ward named new General Manager of AMES
Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES), a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, Inc, announced the appointment of Ben Ward as General Manager of its PEMCO World Air Services division. Ward brings over 30 years of experience to his new role. Most recently he served as PEMCO’s Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining the company, Ben held numerous accounting and financial positions at KPMG, as well as CFO at Berkline/BenchCraft and Imperial Group, … [Read more...] about Ben Ward named new General Manager of AMES
Thales expands in Singapore
Thales newly expanded facility in Changi consolidates all avionics production and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities under one roof for better synergies and process optimisation. Thales has also invested in equipment and human capital, as it builds for future growth. Expands facility in Singapore and grows repair volume by over 30%. Singapore becomes largest repair activities hub for Thales worldwide. In Singapore has optimised its avionics operations to grow … [Read more...] about Thales expands in Singapore