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Collins Responds To Surging Asian MRO Demand

Malaysia has welcomed more investment into its aftermarket sector following Collins Aerospace’s announcement that it will quadruple its MRO footprint in the country. The supplier, part of RTX, is building a new facility at the Subang Aerotech Park in Kuala Lumpur, investing $63 million to expand fro...

Baltic MROs Tighten Supply Chains Amid Geopolitical Pressure

Executives at Heston Materials and FL Technics say the current geopolitical operating environment is forcing sharper discipline in sourcing strategies, tighter control over supplier relationships and faster access to inventory as demand patterns become increasingly unpredictable.

Fast 5: FDH Aero CEO On Selecting Bain For Next Phase

FDH Aero announced on June 8 that Bain Capital will become its majority shareholder following regulatory approvals. Ian Walsh, CEO of the inventory service provider, discusses why it chose Bain and how he expects the additional capital to expand FDH’s business.

Engine Trading Market Warned Of Possible Sharp Correction

Lee Whitehurst, VP of acquisitions and trading at BeauTech Power Systems. The aircraft engine trading market could face a sharp correction if a sudden influx of assets enters an already volatile supply chain environment, according to Lee Whitehurst in his first interview since joining BeauTech Power...

Ascent Aviation Juggles Spirit Surge Ahead Of IAI P2F Program Launch

MARANA, Arizona—An influx of liquidated Spirit Airlines aircraft and significant new investments in heavy maintenance are keeping Ascent Aviation Services’ two new hangars busy as they await the induction of their firstBoeing777-300ER passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion on Sept. 1.

Bain Plans To Invest In FDH Aero To Expand Its Markets

FDH Aero, an inventory service provider, plans to accelerate its global growth by adding a second private equity investor. The California-based company announced that Bain Capital will become the majority owner with Audax Private Equity, FDH’s current majority shareholder, still holding a significan...