AJW Group signs PBH and MBK agreement with Sun PhuQuoc Airways: AJW Group announced the signing of a new Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) and Main Base Kit (MBK) support agreement with Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a newly launched airline based in Vietnam. Sun PhuQuoc is a start-up carrier owned in part by the Sun Group, a well-established luxury hospitality brand. The airline is headquartered in Vietnam and currently operates a fleet of Airbus A321ceo and A321neo aircraft, initially connecting the island of PhuQuoc with Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi Noi Bai International and Da Nang. Further route expansion to South Korea and Taiwan is planned from 2026. Under the terms of the agreement, AJW Group will provide comprehensive PBH and MBK support for Sun PhuQuoc’s current fleet of six aircraft, comprising two A321ceos and four A321neos. The contract will support the airline’s operations as it enters service and positions Sun PhuQuoc to scale efficiently in line with its ambitious growth plans. The airline is expected to expand its fleet rapidly in the coming years, supported by the financial backing and strategic experience of the Sun Group, adding significant momentum to its development in the region. The RFP process commenced in July 2025, with teams from both organisations working closely throughout to develop a tailored support solution aligned to Sun PhuQuoc’s operational and growth requirements.
Air Premia signs component deal with Lufthansa Technik: Air Premia and Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen have signed a landmark agreement for comprehensive maintenance services for Airframe Related Components, strengthening the partnership between the two companies. The services will be performed at Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen’s facility and will support Air Premia’s fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft powered by Trent 1000 engines, ensuring reliable and efficient operations. The ten-year contract, commencing on January 1, 2026, covers maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), modification, and spare support services including lease and exchange solutions provided through Lufthansa Technik’s global network. Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik Shenzhen will provide comprehensive services for a wide range of Airframe Related Components including Engine Inlet Cowls, Fan Cowls, Thrust Reversers, Exhaust Nozzles, Radomes, and Flight Controls, helping Air Premia to ensure stable operations. “In order to sustain our unrivalled operations, we have chosen to partner with the industry’s leading technical service providers, ensuring seamless operations and the highest standards of customer satisfaction. We place our full confidence in Lufthansa Technik, the foremost MRO provider, whose extensive expertise in airframe-related component maintenance perfectly complements our commitment to operational excellence,” said Paul Kim, Vice President Purchasing from Air Premia.
GE Aerospace to start module repair ops at Seletar Aerospace Park: GE Aerospace marked the expansion of its operations at Seletar Aerospace Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new module repair facility, in partnership with JTC Corporation (JTC) and Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). The new facility forms part of GE Aerospace’s recently announced US$300 million investment to expand its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Singapore, and will support the growth of dedicated CFM LEAP-1A/1B High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) module repairs. This new shop will further enhance GE Aerospace’s in-region MRO capabilities to support customers across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Tim McQueen, Executive Director, Global Component Repair Network, GE Aerospace said: “This expansion at Seletar Aerospace Park underscores our commitment to building in-region MRO capabilities that help reduce turnaround time and enhance connectivity for our customers across APAC and the Middle East. By adding module repair capability in Singapore, we are able to execute more module repairs closer to operators, thereby improving material and engine flow, and provide more predictable support for the LEAP fleet. This also reinforces Singapore’s role as a key location within GE Aerospace’s global MRO network.”
ST Engineering signs multi-year agreement with Xiamen Airlines: ST Engineering announced that its Commercial Aerospace business has entered into a multi-year engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) agreement with Xiamen Airlines to support the airline’s CFM LEAP-1A engines with their first Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV). ST Engineering’s longstanding relationship with Xiamen Airlines spans over 35 years, beginning with JT8D, CFM56-3 and CFM56‑7B engine shop visits. The expansion of this partnership to LEAP-1A PRSV services underscores ST Engineering’s extensive and growing engine MRO solutions as well as its long-term support for airline customers as they undergo fleet modernisation with new-generation aircraft. Tang Jianqi, Deputy General Manager of Engineering & Maintenance at Xiamen Airlines, said, “The success of ST Engineering in winning this highly competitive bidding project on the first round PRSV of Xiamen Airlines’ LEAP-1A fleet fully demonstrates its comprehensive competence in the engine maintenance industry, including quality, service, and pricing. For airlines, engine overhaul strategy is one of the most critical decisions in Engineering & Maintenance. A long-term, stable strategic partnership alliance is precisely what Xiamen Airlines expects on a capable engine overhaul manufacturer such as ST Engineering.”
Dedienne Aerospace scales up tooling services in Southeast Asia: Dedienne Aerospace announced it is scaling up its tooling services operations in Southeast Asia, built around two established regional anchors: Dedienne Singapore and Dedienne Malaysia. Southeast Asia passenger traffic is forecast to more than triple through 2043, increasing utilisation and the need for predictable, on-time maintenance execution. From Dedienne Aerospace Service Centers in Singapore and Malaysia, customers can rely on a one-stop shop for tooling lifecycle management, aligned with OEM requirements, from periodic certification, training, repair and upgrades, with one operational focus: keep the right tooling available, serviceable, and ready when needed. When schedules tighten, local teams respond fast, leveraging local tooling availability, tooling stock, and a connected service ecosystem that supports rapid return-to-service across the region. “In Southeast Asia, our priority is readiness: keeping tooling compliant, serviceable and available without adding complexity for customers,” said Kelvin See, Managing Director Asia-Pacific at Dedienne Aerospace. “With our teams in Singapore and Malaysia, we deliver faster turnaround time and one stop-shop for tooling lifecycle management.”
Airbus and Thai Airways extend FHS component support agreement: Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have strengthened their long-standing partnership with an agreement to extend their FHS component support to cover the airline’s new A321neo fleet, which has progressively been joined THAI operations from 2025. The long-term agreement covers a wide range of component services, including on-site stock, pool access and component repair services at their main base in Bangkok, Thailand. In addition, THAI will benefit from Airbus’ engineering expertise and dedicated FHS regional representatives, providing close operational support for the airline’s daily maintenance activities and enhancing fleet availability and cost predictability. THAI’s first FHS agreement came in 2012, signing a component support to cover 20 A320ceo aircraft. The two parties have now agreed to extend the scope of the agreement to include 32 A321neo aircraft, reflecting Thai Airways’ continued confidence in Airbus’ comprehensive and reliable maintenance support solutions. Airbus FHS provides flexible, comprehensive maintenance solutions designed to help airlines maximise fleet performance while minimising total operating costs. Drawing on Airbus’ global expertise, advanced digital capabilities and data-driven insights, FHS enhances operational efficiency and reliability. Airbus FHS is a worldwide leader in Power-by-the-Hour component support, supporting airlines with predictable, long-term maintenance solutions.
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