ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace division and SF Airlines have launched a new airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Ezhou, Hubei, China, through their joint venture, ST Engineering Aerospace (Hubei) Aviation Services. Initially featuring two hangars, the facility will accommodate up to four widebody or eight narrowbody aircraft. Strategically located at Ezhou Huahu International Airport, it aims to meet the MRO needs of SF Airlines and other carriers. With around 200 staff currently employed, the facility is expected to create up to 700 jobs as it becomes fully operational, incorporating advanced technologies for efficient operations.