EmpowerMx signed an agreement with Aviation & Defense Inc. for a software-as-a-service licensing agreement. ADI will use the FleetCycle execution suite MRO manager and material manager products.

Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey inked a contract with Villa Air for MRO services and spares support on the operator's fleet of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F engines. It also signed an agreement with Air Europa in Mallorca for its fleet of GE CF34-10E engines for MRO services.

AFI KLM E&M signed a contract with Swiftair for Boeing 737 line maintenance in Edinburgh. AFI KLM E&M's U.K. subsidiary, KLM UK Engineering, will inspect, check and perform necessary repairs up to A check levels. AFI KLM E&M also will provide maintenance for Atlas Air's fleet of Boeing 747-400s.

Discovery Air Technical Services welcomes Calvin Tuitt as VP, sales and marketing. Tuitt has spent 27 years in the regional aircraft and engine repair businesses.

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. plans to improve the landing gear on the entire fleet of Sukhoi Superjet 100s following two incidents on Aeroflot-operated aircraft that suffered broken rods on the actuator of the landing gear bay door. Engines

HAECO explores new areas to meet changing industry needs.

MROs in Estonia and Lithuania face expansion choices.

Dissecting FAA's policy to ensure design approval holders provide instructions for continued airworthiness when required.