19 May 2026

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FAA invests US$26m in aviation talent pipeline

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing US$26 million to support the development of the next generation of aviation professionals, strengthening the workforce pipeline across the aerospace industry. The funding will support a range of initiatives designed to address growing demand for skilled workers, including pilots, mechanics, technicians, and drone operators. The investment will be […]

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eft to right: Vojtech Podhradsky, VP Global Technical Sales and Freddie Zonoozi, International Sales Manager from Innovative Aerosystems. Plus David Bentley, DVP Muirhead Avionics and Adam Payne - Business Development Director Europe from AMETEK MRO

Muirhead Avionics secures ARC partnership

Muirhead Avionics, part of AMETEK MRO, has signed a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products previously developed under Honeywell product lines and now fully supported by IA. The agreement authorises Muirhead Avionics to deliver approved repair and overhaul services for selected Inertial Reference

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JAL signs ten-year GE Aerospace support deal

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a ten-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was formalised at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia. Under the deal, GE Aerospace’s Brisbane operation will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems installed across Boeing 787

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Ground-breaking of Emirates new US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South © Emirates

Emirates breaks ground on landmark Dubai South MRO hub

Emirates has officially broken ground on its new US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South, slated to become the most advanced aircraft MRO facility worldwide. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior figures including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President

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