12 October 2026

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Texel Air welcomes second 737-800BCF to New Zealand fleet

Boeing and Texel Air are celebrating the delivery of Florence, the 200th Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), which has joined Texel Air’s New Zealand fleet. The aircraft, registered as ZK-TXH, will support Texel Air’s expansion in New Zealand, where the company sees strong demand for freighter capacity. It will initially operate charter services, providing

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Plane Support Director of Engineering Jason Hazell and Director of Manufacturing and Maintenance Fraser Wright holding 3-D printed 214B helicopter parts

Plane Support wins approval for 3-D-printed helicopter parts

Australian aerospace engineering company Plane Support has secured Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval to manufacture cabin air-conditioning ducting for the 214B helicopter using 3-D printing, in a project initiated by aerial firefighting and disaster response operator McDermott Aviation. The approval, granted under CASA’s Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval (APMA) framework, covers ducting components for the

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FL Technics wins Lufthansa engine maintenance deal

FL Technics Engine Services has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Group’s Group Engine Management GmbH to support its engine maintenance requirements, marking a milestone for the relatively young facility. The agreement covers repair and maintenance services for the CFM56-engine family, strengthening FL Technics Engine Services’ position as a specialist MRO provider for the engine type.

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