29 January 2026

Safran will expand operations in Le Creusot to manufacture complex parts for Rafale engines © Safran

Safran to invest €70m in Le Creusot facility

Safran Aircraft Engines has announced a major project to expand its Le Creusot facility in France, which specialises in machining complex rotating parts. The site currently produces low-pressure turbine disks for CFM International’s LEAP and CFM56 engines, which power Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 aircraft. Under the new expansion plan, additional production lines will be […]

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American Airlines

American Airlines sets sights on growth after record 2025 sales

American Airlines Group (American) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, posting record revenues while continuing to strengthen its financial position. The carrier reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$14.0 billion, contributing to record full-year revenue of US$54.6 billion. The company noted that performance in the final quarter was affected by the government shutdown, which

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SunExpress has added four new B737-8s to its fleet

SunExpress takes delivery of four new Boeing 737-8s

SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline and joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet modernisation programme. The carrier, which is headquartered in Antalya and operates as a key airline linking Türkiye with Europe and the wider Mediterranean region, confirmed that

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Ground breaking of RECARO's Polish facility expansion

RECARO expands Polish production hub to meet demand

RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced a major expansion of its Polish, Świebodzin facility, with completion expected in Q3 2026. The development forms part of the company’s long-term growth initiative, known as space2grow, and comes 20 years after the site first opened. The expansion reflects RECARO’s strategy of “in the region for the region”, underlining its

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AkzoNobel is to open a new coatings hub in Dubai

AkzoNobel to open Dubai aerospace coatings hub

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings (AkzoNobel), a global manufacturer of high-performance coatings solutions for the aviation industry, is preparing to launch a new colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai. The strategically located site will strengthen AkzoNobel’s ability to support commercial airlines, MROs, OEMs and industry partners across the Middle East, with locally blended and stocked coatings

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