14 February 2025

WestJet has signed a 15 year agreement with LHT for the maintenance of its LEAP-1B engines © WestJet

WestJet and LHT sign landmark engine maintenance deal

MRO & Production

WestJet has signed an exclusive 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for the maintenance of its CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which power the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. As part of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair facility in Calgary, dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The […]

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Official opening of the new state-of-the-art facility in the Dubai Airport Freezone

STS Aviation Services and Diehl Aviation launch new aviation hub in Dubai

MRO & Production

STS Aviation Services, in collaboration with Diehl Aviation, has expanded its footprint in Dubai with the opening of a state-of-the-art facility in the Dubai Airport Freezone. This 1,100 m² site, strategically positioned in the airport’s logistics hub, enhances both companies’ regional presence and operational capabilities. The facility will function as a shared workspace, with Diehl

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Embraer makes an announcement to invest US$3.5 billion at the 'Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB' event in Brasília © Embraer

Embraer to invest US$3.5 billion by 2030 in aerospace innovation

Financial

Embraer has announced plans to invest approximately US$3.5 billion by 2030 as part of its growth strategy, focusing on increased aircraft production, global expansion, and the development of sustainable technologies. The announcement was made during the “Mission 6 of the New Industry Brazil (Nova Indústria Brasil/NIB)” event in Brazil, attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio

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GE Aerospace deploys AI-enabled tool to enhance aircraft engine inspections

MRO & Production

GE Aerospace has begun rolling out a new AI-enabled inspection tool designed to improve accuracy and consistency in assessing key components of narrow-body aircraft engines. By streamlining the inspection process, this technology aims to return engines to service more quickly amid increasing air travel demand. The AI-enabled blade inspection tool assists trained technicians in capturing

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Japan has ordered 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks

Japan Self-Defense Forces to upgrade fleet with 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook helicopters

Military & Defense

The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has placed an order for 17 CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters as part of its fleet modernisation efforts, replacing some of its CH-47 JA aircraft. These helicopters will be co-produced by Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI), continuing a longstanding collaboration between the two companies. Since the 1980s,

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