Its Chateauroux, France engine shop plans to add CFM56-5B aftermarket services in three to six months.

Supply chain agreement covers the airline’s Airbus A350 aircraft fleet.

The grounding time could have maintenance affects for flying fleet.

The five-year contract will see the Russian maintenance provider oversee services on the aircraft types operated by the Kazakhstan flag carrier.

The global need for greater capacity is resulting in a host of maintenance providers building new facilities.

The Baltic maintenance provider now holds the capabilities for three additional aircraft types including two widebodies.

Startups from MRO Americas’ Starburst innovation session share their insights on how innovative technologies will change the MRO industry.

The maintenance provider says it may expand heavy-check facilities in two years.