Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, announced a $63 million (RM256 million) investment on June 9, 2026, to quadruple its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) footprint at Subang Aerotech Park in Selangor, Malaysia. The expansion establishes a regional hub for advanced component repair to support the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific Commercial-Aircraft fleet.

In a press release, the company detailed plans to increase the facility’s size from 46,000 to 164,000 square feet. The transition to the new site is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. The expanded hub will focus on servicing critical systems for widebody aircraft, specifically the Boeing 787, Boeing 777, and Airbus A380.

Regional capacity and component focus

The Subang facility will specialize in the maintenance of environmental and power components. Supported equipment includes air cycle machines, heat exchangers, valves, and new generation starters. Industry projections indicate that MRO demand in the Asia-Pacific region will double over the next two decades, prompting Manufacturers to localize aftermarket support.

Irene Makris, President of Power & Controls at Collins Aerospace, stated that the region is a key growth market for the industry and that the investment ensures the company can scale alongside its customer base.

“Malaysia offers the right environment for us to scale, and we are planning to double employment opportunities for skilled talent in the region to keep pace with growing demand,” Makris said. “The Subang expansion optimizes operations and regional support for our customers, providing faster turnaround times and more efficient service.”

Workforce expansion and government support

Malaysian Minister of Transport YB Loke Siew Fook framed the investment as a validation of the country’s aerospace infrastructure and workforce capabilities. He noted that the project aligns with national goals to anchor high-value, skills-intensive growth within the local economy.

“Malaysia warmly welcomes Collins Aerospace’s expansion of its MRO footprint in Subang, a vote of confidence not just in our infrastructure, but in our people and our long-term potential,” Loke said.

Collins Aerospace currently employs 150 people in Malaysia and approximately 10,000 across 24 locations in eight Asia-Pacific countries. While the official press release indicated plans to double employment opportunities for skilled talent, reporting by Malay Mail quoting the Transport Minister’s speech projected a workforce increase of 30 to 50 percent at the facility over the next five to 10 years.

Global manufacturing and MRO strategy

The Malaysian investment follows a broader pattern of global capacity increases for Collins Aerospace, which began a series of regional MRO expansions in 2021. The company is simultaneously scaling its original equipment manufacturing footprint in Europe.

On June 3, 2026, the manufacturer officially opened a $69 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Tajęcina, Poland. That project increased the European site’s footprint to 22,000 square meters, boosting landing gear system production capacity by nearly 25 percent.

AirPro News analysis

We view the $63 million Subang expansion as a necessary structural adjustment to support aging widebody fleets in the Asia-Pacific region. By localizing the repair of complex pneumatic and power components, Collins Aerospace reduces turnaround times and logistics costs for regional operators. The concurrent investments in Poland and Malaysia suggest a coordinated strategy to alleviate supply chain bottlenecks that have constrained both original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket support across the commercial aviation sector.

Sources: RTX

Aviation aftermarket inventory provider AvAir announced the opening of a 45,000-square-foot warehouse facility in Grapevine, Texas, on June 8, 2026. The new location, situated adjacent to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), is designed to accelerate nationwide parts delivery and mitigate costly aircraft-on-ground (AOG) situations for operators.

In a press release issued by the company, AvAir stated the central United States location will serve as a strategic hub for its global operations. The expansion supports a growing client base of 3,100 customers who rely on the company’s inventory of 26 million aircraft parts.

Strategic expansion in North Texas

The Grapevine facility joins AvAir’s existing operational centers in Chandler, Arizona, and Dublin, Ireland. By establishing a footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth logistics corridor, the company aims to streamline distribution networks.

Chief Operating Officer Tyler Botthof stated the new Dallas location complements the existing facilities to create a strategically located hub that enhances inventory availability and streamlines distribution to customers worldwide.

Leadership appointments

Coinciding with the facility opening, AvAir highlighted key leadership roles supporting the expansion. Brian Longmeyer, who brings 30 years of industry experience and joined the company in 2021, serves as Vice President of Sales for Powerplants and General Manager of the Dallas location. Kevin Lenz, an AvAir executive since 2010, continues his role as Executive Vice President of Powerplants.

AirPro News analysis

The selection of the Dallas-Fort Worth area aligns with broader aerospace aftermarket trends favoring central logistics hubs to minimize shipping times for critical components. DFW’s extensive cargo network provides immediate routing options for urgent AOG requirements. We note that the official press release distributed by AvAir contained an apparent editorial error, attributing a quote to Chief Executive Officer Mike Bianco regarding a “gold standard award.” This quote is identical to a statement Bianco made in a January 2026 release celebrating the company’s “Parts Supplier of the Year” recognition and does not appear relevant to the Dallas facility announcement.

Sources: AvAir

Air India (AI) has selected Lufthansa Technik for the exclusive maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of the auxiliary power units (APUs) on its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. The multi-year agreement, announced on June 9, 2026, covers 40 Honeywell HGT1700 APUs and deepens an existing technical partnership between the two companies.

The contract secures dedicated engineering support for the Indian flag carrier as it expands its long-haul operations. According to a press release issued by Lufthansa Technik, all maintenance services will be performed at the company’s specialized APU workshops located in Hamburg, Germany.

Expanding the technical partnership

Air India is the first operator of the Airbus A350 in India. The airline is utilizing the widebody aircraft to support a broader fleet transformation and international route expansion. The Honeywell HGT1700 APU is designed exclusively for the Airbus A350, and Lufthansa Technik serves as an official authorized warranty and maintenance provider for this specific model.

The new APU contract builds upon an established relationship between the operator and the maintenance provider. Lufthansa Technik currently operates an ongoing component support program for Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet.

“As India’s first Airbus A350 operator, we require a maintenance partner with extensive technical expertise and a strong track record in supporting next-generation aircraft systems,” said Jeremy Yew Jin Kit, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Maintenance at Air India. “Lufthansa Technik’s capabilities in maintaining HGT1700 APUs provide us with the confidence and reliability needed to support our expanding A350 operations.”

Authorized maintenance capabilities

Under the terms of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will provide spare APU support and engineering services alongside the core MRO work. The Hamburg facility is equipped to handle the specific technical requirements of the HGT1700 system, ensuring the airline has access to certified repairs and replacement parts.

“Having delivered exceptional component support on Air India’s Boeing 777 fleet, we are delighted to further expand our collaboration to include the Airbus A350 fleet,” said Johanna Koch, Vice President Corporate Sales Asia Pacific at Lufthansa Technik. “As Air India continues its transformation journey, we are proud to be a trusted partner at their side.”

AirPro News analysis

Securing reliable MRO support for the Airbus A350 is a critical step for Air India as it scales its widebody operations. By consolidating its APU maintenance with an authorized Honeywell service provider, the airline mitigates supply chain risks and ensures operational reliability for its flagship aircraft. We view this contract as a logical extension of Air India’s strategy to partner with established global tier-one suppliers during its rapid fleet modernization phase, rather than attempting to build specialized in-house capabilities for new systems immediately.

Sources: Lufthansa Technik