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• Ricardo Meier
Austrian Airlines’ agreement covers its 13 E195s and more than 300 components, despite the carrier’s plan to phase out the type by the end of 2028. Embraer also signed a pool agreement with Air Dolomiti; together, the contracts provide component support for 43 E-Jets in Europe.
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Austrian Airlines’ agreement covers its 13 E195s and more than 300 components, despite the carrier’s plan to phase out the type by the end of 2028. Embraer also signed a pool agreement with Air Dolomiti; together, the contracts provide component support for 43 E-Jets in Europe.
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The expansion adds 18 work bays and a dedicated module shop at Lufthansa Technik Engine Services in Tulsa. The facility is intended to support V2500, CFM56-5B/7B, Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8/8C and GTF engines, nearly doubling its engine-support capacity.
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Airbus and Air France-KLM have completed the creation of Alpha Component Solutions, an equally owned joint venture providing component maintenance and support to A350 operators worldwide. The venture has begun operations, with contracts covering more than 500; the available reports do not specify what that figure counts.
Air India has started work on a new maintenance, repair and overhaul hangar at Delhi International, the airline announced. The multi-facility project adds a dedicated MRO development to the carrier’s base at the airport, though no details on capacity, cost or completion timing were provided.
AMAC Aerospace says its operations are running at full speed as demand rises across maintenance, completion and modification work. The company also reports securing new approvals and signing contracts, pointing to activity across a broad range of its service offerings.
Safran CEO Olivier Andries said aftermarket activity remains on a solid trend as airlines retain aircraft and capacity, keeping retirement rates low and workscopes high. The company expects that support to persist even as engine shop visits reach a plateau, pointing to continued maintenance demand without further growth in visit volumes.
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