25 September 2026

Mexico is expanding its C-130J Super Hercules fleet with a second aircraft

Mexico orders second C-130J-30 Super Hercules

Mexico’s air force has announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical transport aircraft, expanding its airlift capacity after receiving its first aircraft earlier this year. The first C-130J-30, announced in January, made Mexico the first Latin American country to join the global Super Hercules fleet, Lockheed Martin said. The Fuerza

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The partnership was formalised at MRO Asia-Pacific 2026 in Singapore.

GMF, FTAI deepen engine maintenance partnership

GMF AeroAsia (GMF), part of the Garuda Indonesia Group, and FTAI Aviation have expanded their strategic partnership to increase engine and auxiliary power unit maintenance capacity and strengthen their presence in the Asia-Pacific market. The initial agreement covers CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines and GTCP131-9 series APUs, with GMF guaranteeing capacity for FTAI over the next

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BETA, Metro Aviation test electric aircraft for rural emergency response in Texas

BETA, Metro test electric aircraft for Texas EMS

Metro Aviation and BETA Technologies have flown BETA’s all-electric ALIA conventional take-off and landing aircraft with Washington County Emergency Medical Services in Brenham, Texas, testing its potential for disaster-response operations. The demonstration, held this month, focused on using the aircraft to transport emergency equipment for an EMS system that handles more than 7,000 calls a

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United Airlines has taken delivery of the first aircraft powered by GTF Advantage™ engines © Pratt & Whitney

United takes first A321XLR with GTF Advantage engines

United Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage engines, marking the latest step in the airlines’ long-standing relationship. Pratt & Whitney, a unit of RTX, said the new engine offers improved efficiency, durability and additional thrust for the long-range A321XLR. The GTF Advantage features an upgraded

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