Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the country’s largest independent aircraft lessor to set up a maintenance centre in the city, forging what authorities described as a “powerful alliance” between industry giants.The Transport and Logistics Bureau on Thursday revealed that Haeco, a sister company of flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, had signed the agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) earlier in the week.Under the new agreement, the two Hong Kong-headquartered companies will establish an aircraft engine maintenance centre in the city, with an initial focus on quick-turn services, hospital repair and engine asset management.
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Haeco, China Aircraft Leasing Group sign MOU to build maintenance hub in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an aircraft engine maintenance centre in Hong Kong. This agreement, revealed by the Transport and Logistics Bureau, aims to create a "powerful alliance" between the two Hong Kong-headquartered companies.
Connor MycroftSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-20 · 10:27 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (Haeco) and China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish an aircraft engine maintenance centre in Hong Kong. This agreement, revealed by the Transport and Logistics Bureau, aims to create a "powerful alliance" between the two Hong Kong-headquartered companies. The new facility will initially concentrate on quick-turn services, hospital repair, and engine asset management. The signing of the MOU signifies a significant collaboration between major players in the aviation industry.
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Haeco is a sister company of Cathay Pacific Airways.
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The Transport and Logistics Bureau described the agreement as a 'powerful alliance' between industry giants.
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The new maintenance centre will initially focus on quick-turn services, hospital repair, and engine asset management.
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Haeco and China Aircraft Leasing Group have signed an MOU to build an aircraft engine maintenance centre in Hong Kong.
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