ST Engineering has secured a Boeing 737 MAX component maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) programme and a 737NG landing gear overhaul contract with Skymark Airlines, marking an expansion of its long-standing partnership with the Japanese carrier.

Skymark Airlines, Japan’s first Boeing 737 MAX operator, will leverage ST Engineering’s integrated component and landing gear MRO capabilities to support fleet reliability and cost predictability as it grows its operations.

The agreement builds on a relationship that dates back to 2013, with both companies highlighting continued collaboration across aftermarket support.

In a statement on social media, ST Engineering said: “We look forward to strongly supporting Skymark Airlines in their component MRO needs as it continues to make high-quality air travel accessible to all in the Japanese aviation market, and advances into the next phase of their fleet journey.”

The company added: “Our component MBH programmes and landing gear MRO solutions deliver predictable costs and high fleet availability, underpinned by AI-driven analytics, automation, and smart MRO capabilities. Together, they form part of our integrated aviation lifecycle solutions, designed to support airlines over the long term.”

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