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SunExpress has added four new B737-8s to its fleet

SunExpress takes delivery of four new Boeing 737-8s

SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline and joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet modernisation programme. The carrier, which is headquartered in Antalya and operates as a key airline linking Türkiye with Europe and the wider Mediterranean region, confirmed that […]

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Ground breaking of RECARO's Polish facility expansion

RECARO expands Polish production hub to meet demand

RECARO Aircraft Seating has announced a major expansion of its Polish, Świebodzin facility, with completion expected in Q3 2026. The development forms part of the company’s long-term growth initiative, known as space2grow, and comes 20 years after the site first opened. The expansion reflects RECARO’s strategy of “in the region for the region”, underlining its

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AkzoNobel is to open a new coatings hub in Dubai

AkzoNobel to open Dubai aerospace coatings hub

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings (AkzoNobel), a global manufacturer of high-performance coatings solutions for the aviation industry, is preparing to launch a new colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai. The strategically located site will strengthen AkzoNobel’s ability to support commercial airlines, MROs, OEMs and industry partners across the Middle East, with locally blended and stocked coatings

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Delta expands long-haul fleet with Airbus wide-body order

Delta Air Lines has confirmed a significant new aircraft order with Airbus, reinforcing its long-term strategy to expand international operations and modernise its long-haul fleet. The airline has placed a firm order for 31 next-generation wide-body aircraft, made up of 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once these aircraft are delivered, Delta’s wide-body fleet will have

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The expanded facility features newly installed, state-of-the-art equipment, including a 40-ft heating oven, 40-ft paint booth, and a 24-by-24-foot sanding booth © AerSale

AerSale opens new Aerostructures MRO facility in Florida

AerSale Corporation has officially opened its newest state-of-the-art Aerostructures MRO facility in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. The site replaces the company’s former operation in Medley and marks a significant expansion in both capacity and technical capability. Covering just under 90,000 ft², the new facility is around three times larger than AerSale’s previous Aerostructures MRO location. This

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Avmax has closed the acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories

Avmax completes acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories

Avmax Group Inc. (Avmax) has completed its acquisition of Condor Aircraft Accessories, forming a strategic partnership that strengthens Avmax’s aircraft component maintenance capabilities and broadens its service offering for customers in Canada and worldwide. The integration brings together two Alberta-based aviation organisations that share a strong commitment to quality, safety and technical excellence. By combining

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Boeing forecasts that Indian, South Asian airlines will need nearly 3,300 new airplanes by 2044

Boeing forecasts India, South Asia to need nearly 3,300 new planes by 2044

Passenger air traffic in India and South Asia is expected to grow by an average of 7% each year over the next two decades, driven by a rising middle class, strong economic development, and major investments in airports and connectivity, Boeing has announced. This sustained demand will require airlines in the region to add nearly

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Reclined RECARO PL3530 seats in B787-9 Economy Cabin

Air India unveils new RECARO seating for Dreamliner fleet

RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to deliver an enhanced onboard experience for passengers worldwide. First announced in 2024, the collaboration will see Air India’s newly line fit Boeing 787-9 multiclass cabins take flight from February 1, 2026. The aircraft will feature RECARO’s PL3530 Premium seating alongside the CL3710 economy-class seats. This cabin

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