11 July 2025

Jim Berberet AAR

AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture in APAC region

MRO & Production

AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region to support nacelles for next-generation aircraft. Based at AAR’s facility in Chonburi, Thailand, the new joint venture will carry out next-generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including on-wing and […]

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Eurofighter Typhoon © GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace secures extended contract to support Typhoon fleet

Military & Defense

GKN Aerospace has signed a new six-year follow-on contract with BAE Systems to continue producing transparencies for the Eurofighter Typhoon until the end of 2030. The transparencies, which include cockpit canopies, will be manufactured at GKN Aerospace’s facility in Luton, ensuring ongoing production and stable long-term support for the aircraft fleet. The renewed agreement will

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Aircalin A350-900 Airbus

Aircalin orders two A350-900s

Aircraft & Engines

Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating

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EFW gains Chinese approval for A320/A321 freighter conversions

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), Airbus’ Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions, has received validation from the Chinese Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) for its Supplemental Type Certification (STC) covering Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programmes. This approval enables EFW to offer its OEM-supported standard body freighter conversions to operators of China-registered aircraft, significantly expanding its footprint

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Lars Wagner

Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus Commercial Aircraft in 2026

People

Airbus has announced that Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer of MTU Aero Engines AG, will succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of its Commercial Aircraft business, effective January 1, 2026. Wagner will also join the Airbus Executive Committee as part of this transition. To ensure continuity and a seamless handover, Wagner will join Airbus in

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