Lufthansa Technik Malta (LTM) was founded in 2002 as a joint venture between Lufthansa Technik and Air Malta.

Freighter conversions and new joint ventures dominate this month’s Contracts and Briefs.

Aviation Week’s latest forecast projects Airbus and Boeing narrowbody aircraft will make up the majority of MRO visits in Europe over the next decade.

The manufacturers are looking to reduce weight, increase durability and incorporate predictive maintenance capabilities.

The FAA’s conflicting view of advancing technologies could hinder regulations for the emerging advanced air mobility market.

Maintenance specialists are partnering with advanced air mobility companies to build MRO infrastructure, software and best practices.

Richard Hough, COO at Ireland-based Engine Lease Finance Corp., discusses the lease market for current and next-generation narrowbody engines.

Enrique Robledo, appointed chief technical officer in February, discusses finding third-party maintenance work and managing capacity.