United reports November 2016 load factor of 81.8%

AMETEK MRO Drake Air, an AS9110/9100-certified MRO Centre of Excellence for aircraft thermal management, is expanding its thermal capabilities to support testing, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform. This move further reinforces Drake Air... Read More »

Inventory Locator Service (ILS) has announced a new integration partnership with Block Aero Technologies, aimed at connecting their respective platforms to deliver a more streamlined digital experience for aerospace customers. ILS operates as a global marketpl... Read More »

Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services (Pem-Air) has announced an expansion of its engine maintenance portfolio, introducing full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500-engine family. The development strengthens Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services’ ability to support ope... Read More »

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have confirmed an order for six additional 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as the carrier fully exercises options included in its 2023 agreement. The deal converts previously agreed commitments into a firm order, reinforcing the airlineâ... Read More »

BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has announced the acquisition of five new Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engines, purchased directly from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business. The engines will be leased to a key customer to support operati... Read More »

Ascent Aviation Services has announced a senior leadership change, appointing Scott Diaz as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing while confirming the imminent departure of Chief Commercial Officer Scott Butler. Butler, who has held the CCO role fo... Read More »

CTS Engines (CTS), a specialist in jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has secured a multi-year agreement with S.F. Airlines, one of China’s leading cargo carriers, to service its CF6-80C2 engines. The deal centres on comprehensive repair and ... Read More »

Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the RECARO R2 economy class seat for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, unveiling the product at an event in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. The airline’s forthcoming 737 MAX 8 aircraft will feature the R2 seat throughout the econom... Read More »

NATO’s NH90 programme agency, NAHEMA, has commissioned NHIndustries—a consortium comprising Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace—to undertake a two-year architecture study for the helicopter’s Block 2 upgrade, marking a significant step in the platformâ€... Read More »

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced the creation of a Ukrainian subsidiary and plans to establish a dedicated office, marking a long-term commitment to industrial cooperation in the country. The new entity, Bell Textron Ukraine, will act a... Read More »

The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a ten-year, sole-source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to US$1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) programme. The C-130J MATS IV contract... Read More »

Damien Proust has been appointed Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation at ATR, effective May 1, 2026. He will report directly to Chief Executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, succeeding Daniel Cuchet, who is moving to Airbus to take up th... Read More »

Pratt & Whitney has secured European certification for its GTF Advantage engine on the Airbus A320neo family, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of entry into service. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval follows earlier certific... Read More »

AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC (AACS), a U.S.-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 27810, formerly operated by New Pacific Airlines.... Read More »

Woodward has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line and associated services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (Ontic). The transaction forms part of Woodward’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher-growth areas w... Read More »

Novus Aviation Capital, a Dubai-based aircraft leasing and financing platform, has announced the launch of Tamweel Aviation Finance III (TAF III), its third secured second-lien debt fund dedicated to financing Airbus aircraft. TAF III is a closed-end fund co-s... Read More »

Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision components for landing gear systems on high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programmes. Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will produce ... Read More »

More than 74 million passengers travelled through the VINCI Airports network in the first quarter of 2026, marking a 1.5% increase compared with the same period in 2025. This performance underscores the resilience and geographical diversity of the network amid... Read More »

Lufthansa Group is accelerating the implementation of its corporate strategy in response to sharply rising kerosene prices—now more than double pre-Iran war levels—and increasing pressures from labour disputes. An initial package of measures has been appro... Read More »

ANTAVIA, an AMETEK MRO business and a global provider of MRO services for commercial and business aviation aircraft, has been awarded an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) contract by Héroux-Devtek. The agreement covers the repair and overhaul of Embraer Legacy a... Read More »