9 October 2025

FL Technics aims to build Europe’s largest wheels and brakes MRO network

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes accelerates growth across Europe

In a highly competitive market, airlines across Europe are searching for ways to reduce operating costs. Expanding fleets, record passenger demand, and the complexity of managing MRO work internally are driving many carriers to outsource services to specialised providers. Wheels and brakes maintenance is one area where outsourcing is growing rapidly. Fast Growth in Just […]

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H225M helicopter © GKN Aerospace

GKN Fokker and Airbus Helicopters deepen partnership with new defence agreement

GKN Aerospace’s Dutch business, GKN Fokker, has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Helicopters. The signing took place on October 1, during the visit of Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands to Airbus in Toulouse. The royal visit underscores the strategic value of the long-standing relationship between Airbus,

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A321XLR in Air Canada livery ©Airbus

Air Canada prepares for a new era with Airbus A321XLR arrival

Air Canada’s network planning team is eagerly awaiting the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR. The aircraft will open new markets and reshape the airline’s medium-haul international network. For years, the team has been studying data to decide where this new aircraft can have the greatest impact. With the first delivery approaching, those plans are

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Lufthansa Technik/HENSOLDT

LHT and HENSOLDT launch advanced flight recorders

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) and HENSOLDT have unveiled a new generation of onboard recorders for the Airbus A320 family, offering major advances in data storage, reliability, and maintenance efficiency. These next-generation cockpit voice and flight data recorders (CVR/FDR) exceed the latest international standards while providing airlines with a practical retrofit option to meet forthcoming regulatory changes.

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