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LATAM Airlines Group S.A. has signed a major agreement with Embraer to acquire up to 74 of the manufacturer’s E195-E2 aircraft. The deal includes 24 firm orders alongside 50 purchase options, marking a significant investment in expanding regional and domesti... Read More »

Vaeridion GmbH and Deutsche Aircraft GmbH have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The aim is to explore both technical and non-technical enablers in research, technology and development. The partnership focuses on advancing sustainable regional aviati... Read More »

Chromalloy, a global specialist in turbine engine aftermarket parts, repairs and restoration, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for its new “up-change” part number covering the CFM56-5B/7B low pressure turbine (LPT) Stage 1 Nozzle... Read More »

Bombardier Defense has announced the delivery of its ninth Bombardier Global aircraft to the United States Air Force (USAF). The handover took place earlier this month at Hanscom Air Force Base. The event marked the continuation of a long and successful partne... Read More »

StandardAero has appointed Gregory Krekeler as President of its Component Repair Services (CRS) business. The company is a prominent, independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services. Its work includes engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)... Read More »

Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways have announced the airline’s largest-ever aircraft purchase, confirming an order for up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The deal includes 14 firm orders for the 787-9 variant, with options for an additional eight aircraft. This in... Read More »

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2bn (US$3 bn) second runway scheme has been approved by transport secretary Heidi Alexander, giving the West Sussex hub the green light to expand capacity by an additional 100,000 flights each year. The privately financed project will s... Read More »

Lockheed Martin has announced a major upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-16 Block 52 flight simulators. The modernisation reflects the advanced capabilities of the upgraded F-16 Viper (F-16V) aircraft and will provide highly realistic sim... Read More »

Swissport has announced the appointment of Ajay Barolia as Executive Vice President Cargo for North America. He will lead the company’s regional cargo business and report directly to CEO Nelson Camacho. This move highlights Swissport’s focus on strengtheni... Read More »

Acron Aviation, a provider of cutting-edge pilot training, simulation, avionics and flight data intelligence solutions to the aviation industry, has announced the launch of a new MRO centre in Bangalore, India. This move strengthens the company’s commitment ... Read More »

New data presented at the ATR Regional Air Connectivity Summit (RACS), held ahead of the RAA Leaders Conference, show that regional air travel in the United States has reached a turning point. ATR is responding with a solution tailored to the U.S. market, comb... Read More »

Embraer has revealed a bold new visual identity for its KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft during an event at GOL Aerotech’s facilities in Confins, Minas Gerais. This redesign underscores the programme’s strong momentum and reflects the tactical trans... Read More »

Pratt & Whitney Canada has signed a 15-year maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines for the upkeep of 34 APS5000 auxiliary power units (APUs). These APUs support the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to Anthony Rossi, Vic... Read More »

Air New Zealand has opened Hangar 4, a new state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at its base in Māngere, Auckland. The hangar is one of the airline’s largest infrastructure investments and forms a key part of its long-term growth strategy. It is de... Read More »

Satair has inked a long-term agreement with Cebu Pacific, the leading airline in the Philippines. The agreement covers Satair’s Integrated Material Services (IMS) solution, which will provide comprehensive expendable material management for Cebu Pacific’s ... Read More »

Honeywell has announced the expansion of its aftermarket support for Philippine Airlines (PAL), providing multi-year repair and overhaul services for the airline’s auxiliary power units (APUs). The agreement covers Honeywell-made 331-350 APUs used on Airbus ... Read More »

Atech, a company within the Embraer Group, has signed a contract with Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) to replace South Africa’s current Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) system. The state-owned ATNS is responsible for air navigation across South ... Read More »

At the MRO Asia Pacific 2025 in Singapore, Turkish Technic and Garuda Indonesia have signed two multi-year agreements for the overhaul of landing gear on several Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft. This strategic partnership is designed to enhance Garuda Indo... Read More »

Kawasaki Motors has announced a strategic partnership with Dronamics to advance engine technology for unmanned aviation. The collaboration centres on developing Kawasaki’s aero piston engines and integrating them into Black Swan, Dronamics’ flagship civili... Read More »

Delta Air Lines has announced a strategic partnership with Maeve Aerospace to support the development of the MAEVE Jet, a new hybrid-electric aircraft for regional flights. The aircraft is designed to cut fuel consumption and emissions by up to 40% compared wi... Read More »