FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Horizon Aircraft has struck a deal with Great Lakes Helicopter to develop pilot instruction and maintenance, repair and overhaul support for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines the initial training framework as Horizon advances plans for the aircraft’s future operations.
MRO
Latest source-backed stories
Horizon Aircraft has struck a deal with Great Lakes Helicopter to develop pilot instruction and maintenance, repair and overhaul support for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines the initial training framework as Horizon advances plans for the aircraft’s future operations.
High activity
Alaska Air Group is reshaping itself into a nationwide, increasingly global carrier after acquiring Hawaiian Airlines, using widebody aircraft to expand Seattle long-haul flying and challenge Delta for premium traffic. The group plans to grow its fleet to roughly 550 aircraft by 2035 and could pursue another major U.S. airline acquisition.
High activity
Airbus has asked certain A330neo operators to conduct additional checks for stray tools linked to a production issue involving the aircraft’s horizontal tail plane. Aircraft affected in production have been cleared for delivery after inspections, while operators may need to perform checks during scheduled maintenance.
Airbus is asking some operators to conduct additional inspections of A330neos during scheduled maintenance after a previously disclosed quality lapse involving stray tools. The request adds inspection work for affected aircraft and underscores continuing quality-control scrutiny across the widebody production and support chain.
The UK Ministry of Defence has extended Airbus’ support contract for the Royal Air Force’s A400M Atlas fleet in a £190 million deal. The agreement aims to increase daily availability of fully mission-capable aircraft from 10 to 13 by the end of 2027.
High activity
Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, has signed an agreement to acquire Airbus-owned Sepang Aircraft Engineering, an A320-family MRO provider. The transaction, which would return the facility to Malaysian ownership, remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2027.
Ontic is acquiring SIRS Navigation’s magnetic compass business, adding products used on legacy aircraft to its portfolio. The transaction is intended to preserve long-term availability and support for aging navigation equipment as operators and maintainers continue to rely on established platforms.
The U.S. Navy awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding a contract for the USS Harry S. Truman’s mid-life nuclear refueling and complex overhaul, scheduled through November 2031. The work is intended to extend the aircraft carrier into the second half of its service life, while the shipyard also advances CVN-79 testing and crew familiarization.
Create a free account to see more recent MRO stories and keep bookmarks in one place.
