25 November 2025

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Warburg Pincus acquires Topcast

Warburg Pincus, a recognised pioneer in global growth investment, has confirmed its acquisition of Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited (Topcast), the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and a major MRO provider in the Asia Pacific region. The deal strengthens the firm’s long-standing commitment to high-growth aviation sectors and deepens its footprint across one […]

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Official inauguration of TIM Aerospace’s new state-of-the-art hangar

MBRAH opens TIM Aerospace’s new MRO hangar

The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, the emirate’s dedicated aerospace district, has formally inaugurated TIM Aerospace’s new state-of-the-art maintenance hangar—now recognised as one of the largest independent MRO facilities in the Middle East. Constructed to the maximum permitted design dimensions, the hangar offers substantial capacity, accommodating up to 12 narrow-body aircraft

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SmarLynx

SmartLynx Latvia shuts down after financial struggles

SmartLynx Latvia, once a central part of the Baltic ACMI and charter landscape, has officially ceased operations following a period of mounting financial pressure and significant corporate restructuring. Financial difficulties began to surface more clearly in recent months, coinciding with the decision by Avia Solutions Group to divest SmartLynx Airlines. The sale to a private

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Ernst-Georg Schröder

Deutsche Aircraft names Ernst-Georg Schröder Manager of FAL for D328eco

Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Ernst-Georg Schröder as Manager of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco® at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking a key step forward in the programme’s industrial development. Schröder brings more than 25 years of experience in aerospace production and operations, built across complex assembly, manufacturing, and maintenance environments. Before joining Deutsche Aircraft,

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Bell 505 helicopter

Bell 505 achieves SAF milestone with 700 flight hours

Bell Textron announced at European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has now exceeded 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This achievement marks a significant step forward in Bell’s wider sustainability drive and underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating SAF adoption across its flight operations. Robin Wendling, Managing Director for

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KC-390 Millennium demonstrator © Embraer

Embraer strikes strategic deal with ILIAS to elevate military fleet management

Embraer has entered a strategic partnership with ILIAS Solutions (ILIAS), a specialist in mission-driven defence software. The agreement aims to sharpen fleet management capabilities and strengthen operational efficiency for military operators worldwide. Under the partnership, Embraer will integrate ILIAS’s advanced software suite into its existing maintenance and logistics ecosystem for operators of the C-390 Millennium

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