Official contract signing between EFW and Hengqin Winglet © EFW

EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has expanded its footprint in the fast-growing Chinese aviation market through the signing of a new freighter conversion contract with Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology (Hengqin Winglet). The agreement marks the lessor’s first Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programme with EFW. EFW will undertake the A330P2F […]

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Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

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Strikes by pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa have commenced, according to a report by Spiegel, citing confirmation from a spokeswoman for the Ufo union. As a result of the all-day walkouts, hundreds of aircraft operated by Germany’s largest airline are unable to depart. While Lufthansa did not initially provide a precise number of cancellations,

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Optimising Landing Gear Maintenance

MRO & Production, MRO 360° Articles

When you consider the extreme lateral, longitudinal and vertical loads an aircraft’s landing gear is subjected to every time it lands and takes off, it is no surprise just how much maintenance is required and just how critical it is. If you take the Boeing 737 MAX as an example, the landing gear is certified

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RSAF Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Military & Defense

The Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt &

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Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

Aircraft & Engines

Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines, has announced a non-binding agreement with AerCap for the early return of 24 A320neo aircraft currently in service. The aircraft are subject to lease agreements due to expire within the next two to eight years, with the returns expected to be completed during the second quarter

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AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

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AAR CORP.’s Board of Directors has appointed Dylan Wolin as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026. In the role, Wolin will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations and corporate development. Wolin will return to AAR from Federal Signal Corporation, where he served from 2024 to 2026 as president of Elgin, Trackless and Vactor,

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Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

Aircraft & Engines

Air Canada has confirmed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant upgrade to its long-haul fleet strategy and reinforcing its commitment to Airbus wide-body aircraft. The order had previously been recorded as undisclosed in November 2025. The A350-1000’s strong operating economics and lower unit costs are expected to provide Air Canada

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EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

Optimising Landing Gear Maintenance

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

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12 February 2026

EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

Optimising Landing Gear Maintenance

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

Air Canada orders eight A350-1000s to power long-haul growth

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