MRO Middle East, AIME signal aviation sector recovery

MRO Middle East, AIME signal aviation sector recovery

MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2022 opened at Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) yesterday (February 22) welcoming experts from across the aircraft interiors and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) segment.

Inaugurated by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, the show will run for two days, reported state news agency Wam.

During the opening day of MRO Middle East and AIME, Dubai carrier flydubai signed a multi-year agreement with Boeing for parts provisioning and Quick Engine Change (QEC) kits to support the all-Boeing flydubai fleet. These new contracts will enable flydubai to support more efficient maintenance processes and control inventory costs.

"As we begin to see the demand for travel returning, ensuring that our passengers arrive at their destination without delay is of utmost importance," said Captain Chris Grazel, Chief Operating Officer at flydubai.

Additionally, Joramco signed an agreement with Proponent, the world’s largest independent aerospace parts distributor for supplies of consumables and expendables. Also at the show, Joramco extended an agreement with Satair covering the supply of consumables and expendables for the support of Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

"The industry has seen a remarkable return of optimism,