Donal O'Shea will lead the new office in Manila

ABL Aviation expands Asia footprint with Manila technical hub

ABL Aviation has opened a new technical office in Manila, reinforcing its presence in the Asia-Pacific region as airline demand continues to recover despite ongoing aircraft supply constraints. The facility will operate as a dedicated technical hub, supporting aircraft inspections, lease management and technical oversight across the company’s expanding Asian portfolio. The Manila office complements […]

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Rolls-Royce's new Additive Manufacturing Development Cell in Bristol, UK

Rolls-Royce launches advanced manufacturing cell in Bristol

Military & Defense

Rolls-Royce has opened a new Additive Manufacturing (AM) Development Cell at its Defence Assembly and Operations facility in Bristol, UK. Funded by the UK Ministry of Defence, the cell uses advanced additive manufacturing technology to produce critical components for next-generation aircraft engines. By integrating this German-engineered capability, the UK remains at the forefront of aerospace

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Air Nostrum ATR 72-600 aircraft AirTeamImages

Air Nostrum E&M renews ATR maintenance agreement

MRO & Production

ATR and Air Nostrum Engineering & Maintenance Operations (ANEM), the maintenance arm of Spanish regional airline Air Nostrum and Mel Air, have agreed a further five-year extension to their global maintenance agreement (GMA). The renewal represents another key milestone in one of ATR’s longest-running partnerships. ANEM has been relying on ATR’s maintenance expertise since 1999,

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3Top has acquired three former easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft © AirTeamImages

3TOP acquires ex-easyJet A319 trio

Aircraft & Engines

3TOP Aviation Services (3TOP), a global provider of aftermarket support and asset management, has acquired three ex-easyJet Airbus A319-100 aircraft (MSN 4425, 4427 and 4444). The aircraft are powered by CFM56-5B5/3 engines with low cycle utilisation following shop performance restoration. The transaction marks a further expansion of the company’s narrow-body portfolio, with the assets set

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At MRO Americas, William Ampofo, SVP Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain for Boeing Global Services (l) and Brian Sartain, COO for Ontic (r) © Boeing

Boeing and Ontic broaden global valve supply partnership

MRO & Production

Boeing and Ontic have announced a new distribution agreement at MRO Americas to supply Grimes engine valves to commercial airlines worldwide. The collaboration brings together Boeing Distribution’s extensive global network with Ontic’s expertise in critical aircraft components, including fuel management systems, ensuring operators have consistent access to high-quality valves essential for safe and efficient flight

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Avora Aviation sells CFM56 engines to Setna iO

Aircraft & Engines

Avora Aviation, a specialist in aircraft and engine asset management, trading and leasing, has completed a sale-and-purchase agreement with Setna iO for two CFM56-5B4/3 engines. Previously part of Avora Aviation’s portfolio, the engines are set for teardown, with their high-quality components to be made available shortly to support Setna iO’s global customer base. “Working with

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Facility opening in Germany Claudia Höhne / Safran

Safran opens helicopter engine MRO hub in Germany

MRO & Production

Safran Helicopter Engines has opened a new facility in Norderstedt (Schleswig-Holstein), near Hamburg, Germany. The 3,000m2 site is dedicated to the support, maintenance and repair of helicopter engines, strengthening the company’s ability to meet growing demand in the European helicopter market. The official opening took place in the presence of Claus Ruhe Madsen, Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister

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First Airbus A321XLR for Air Canada taking off in Hambur

Air Canada takes delivery of first A321XLR

Aircraft & Engines

The first of 30 Airbus A321XLR aircraft for Canada’s flag carrier, Air Canada, has been delivered. The aircraft is leased from SMBC Aviation Capital. This delivery marks a key milestone in the airline’s fleet renewal strategy, enabling it to bridge the gap between short-haul narrow-body and long-haul wide-body operations. With this addition, Air Canada becomes

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Pratt & Whitney invests US$100 million to increase production capacity at its facility in, Rzeszow, Poland © Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney invests US$100m in Rzeszów, Poland

MRO & Production

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is investing US$100 million in its Rzeszów facility in Poland to expand production capacity, introduce advanced manufacturing capabilities and meet rising global demand for its commercial and military engines, including the GTF, F135 and F100 programmes. The investment will fund the construction of a new facility dedicated to specialised

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Representatives from Barfield and AerFin at the contract signing

Barfield renews AerFin component partnership

MRO & Production

Barfield, a subsidiary of Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) in the Americas, has signed a three-year component repair and overhaul agreement with AerFin, an aviation asset specialist that buys, sells, leases and repairs aircraft, engines and parts. The agreement covers components supporting the A320 family, A330, E170/E190 and Boeing aircraft,

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ABL Aviation expands Asia footprint with Manila technical hub

Rolls-Royce launches advanced manufacturing cell in Bristol

Air Nostrum E&M renews ATR maintenance agreement

3TOP acquires ex-easyJet A319 trio

Boeing and Ontic broaden global valve supply partnership

Avora Aviation sells CFM56 engines to Setna iO

Safran opens helicopter engine MRO hub in Germany

Air Canada takes delivery of first A321XLR

Pratt & Whitney invests US$100m in Rzeszów, Poland

Barfield renews AerFin component partnership

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