LST expands its line maintenance for SAS
LST expands its line maintenance for SAS
In mid-January 2026, LS Technics expanded its line maintenance services to another carrier – the Scandinavian airline SAS. The services will be provided by the Polish leader in technical maintenance at three Polish airports – Warsaw, Gdańsk and Kraków. LST’s cooperation with SAS began in 2016 and over the years has included the performance of…
Aviator Renews and Expands Air France–KLM Ground Handling Partnership Across 9 Nordic Stations
Aviator Airport Alliance (Aviator), the largest independent ground handling provider in the Nordic region and part of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a contract with Air France–KLM (AF/KL), a leading European airline group, covering nine airports across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. The renewed stations include Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Helsinki Airport (HEL), and Stavanger Airport…
Digital Twins and Threads in Action
This digital approach to preventive maintenance is transforming aviation — but how does it work? “Digital twins” and “digital threads” are transforming aviation maintenance from a reactive stance to a preventive approach. But how are they making this change, and what substance is behind the buzzwords? Making Sense of the Terms First things first: What…
The Engines Capacity Crunch
The widespread adoption of new generation narrowbody engines has driven significant efficiency improvements across commercial aviation, but the maturation of these fleets is now placing substantial demand on global MRO infrastructure. As these engine programs transition to mature operational phases, operators are encountering the realities of maintaining advanced powerplants at scale: longer turnaround times driven…
The Power of Extended Reality (XR) Training for MROs
Aviation maintenance is complex yet precise work, requiring extensive training for those who perform it. This is why airlines and MROs alike are looking for new and better ways to train aviation technicians, such as extended reality (XR). Encompassing the three IT-driven technologies known as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR),…
All About Aircraft Smart Tools
Embedded intelligence is smartly revolutionizing aviation maintenance tools Aviation tools — the guardians of the sky — are fundamental to maintaining the high safety standards and operational efficiency demanded by the aviation industry. It’s advanced technology integration that’s been the driving force behind the innovation and evolution of these aviation tools. The emergence of smart…
Heat Exchanger Management: A Better Model for Commercial Operators
As fleets age and MRO demand reaches record levels, thermal component availability is becoming a strategic planning discipline — not a procurement afterthought. Here is a practical framework for getting ahead of it. The global commercial fleet is aging. According to Oliver Wyman’s 2025 Global Fleet and MRO Market Forecast, the average age of commercial…
Knowledge Management
In the beginning, I didn’t pay much attention to knowledge management after Covid, but now we are already four-to-five years into the process, and it has become a serious issue. Let me explain. During Covid, many MROs (maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations) decided to retire older and experienced engineers/mechanics. They knew this would create problems…
How Middle East Airspace Disruption Affects Aircraft Engines?
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is deeply affecting millions of people across the region, bringing disruption and uncertainty, that extend far beyond any industry. Within aviation, these challenges are constraining parts logistics, accelerating engine wear through rerouting, inflating operating costs, and limiting global MRO capacity. It has fundamentally reshaped operations for fleet managers,…
It’s All There
In March, ARSA hosted its 2026 Annual Conference. The association proudly claims the four days of regulatory content and legislative advocacy paired with collegial engagement among and between the industry’s most engaged quality professionals to be the aerospace maintenance community’s premier substantive event. The event provides a thorough overview of the current aerospace technical needs….
AerFin Acquires Fourth Ex-Japan Airlines 777-300ER
AerFin has acquired a fourth 777-300ER previously operated by Japan Airlines, continuing the company’s program of investments in the popular wide body platform. The aircraft recently arrived in Roswell, New Mexico, marking the latest step in AerFin’s ongoing effort to strengthen its capability to support operators of the B777 worldwide. AerFin already holds significant 777 inventory available to customers through its global warehousing network. Material is…
Avincis and De Havilland Canada Sign Agreement for Supply Maintenance, Maintenance and Modifications on Waterbomber Fleets in Europe and Morocco
De Havilland Canada and Avincis have signed an agreement for customer-focused initiatives in support of the CL-215, CL-215T, CL-415 and the De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) aircraft in Europe and Morocco, where Avincis will be one of De Havilland’s key suppliers and partners available to customers for MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) services in those…