Honeywell and Vietjet Air have signed a five-year exclusive agreement for the maintenance of Honeywell’s 331-350 auxiliary power units (APUs) on the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet. Covering 30 wide-body aircraft, the deal expands the existing partnership between the two companies and underscores Honeywell’s role as a key aftermarket provider in the Asia-Pacific region. Announced during […]
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GKN Aerospace has officially launched ASPIRE, a new £12 million (US$16.2 million) research and development initiative aimed at advancing composite wing and flap technologies. Having begun in May this year and running through to April 2028, the three-year UK-based programme will focus on developing and testing next-generation structural solutions for aircraft wings, supporting the future
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Pratt & Whitney, a business of RTX, has announced the expansion of its global GTF engine maintenance network with the addition of ITP Aero. Based in Madrid, ITP will provide full maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, along with testing capabilities, for the PW1500G engines powering the Airbus A220 and the PW1900G used on the
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Embraer and the State of the Netherlands have signed a milestone agreement for the delivery of a state-of-the-art aeromedical evacuation system for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. The contract, which includes one confirmed order and seven additional purchase options, was formally signed at the Paris Air Show by Vice Admiral Jan
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Japan Airlines (JAL), its engineering division JALEC, and Dutch aviation start-up Maeve Aerospace have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the MAEVE Jet — a hybrid-electric regional aircraft set to reshape short-haul air travel. The collaboration is focused on tailoring the aircraft to meet Japan’s regional aviation needs while advancing low-emission
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Eaton has signed an agreement to acquire Ultra PCS Limited from the Cobham Ultra Group in a US$1.55 billion deal aimed at boosting its aerospace offering. Ultra PCS, based in Cheltenham with operations in the UK and US, develops technology for electronic controls, sensing, data processing, and stores ejection — all used in mission and
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Mahindra Aerostructures (MASPL) and Aernnova Aerospace SAU (Aernnova) have signed a multi-year agreement worth around US$300 million. Under the terms of this partnership, MASPL will manufacture metal sub-assemblies and components for various Airbus aircraft as well as Embraer’s aircraft families, including the Embraer C390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The parts will be supplied to Aernnova’s
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AerCap Holdings N.V. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have entered into exclusive negotiations to establish a joint venture dedicated to leasing LEAP engines. This initiative is designed to support AFI KLM E&M’s LEAP premier MRO customers globally, ensuring consistent operational continuity for Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX operators.
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Norwegian has announced an agreement with CFM International to purchase 11 LEAP-1B spare engines, enhancing support for its expanding fleet of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The LEAP-1B engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact, will play a key role in bolstering the airline’s long-term operational stability. Scheduled for delivery in 2027 and
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ATR and Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) have announced their intention to collaborate on advancing propulsion technology for regional turboprop aircraft, with the goal of supporting the future of low-emission regional aviation. The partnership builds upon the success of the PW127XT engine, currently powering ATR aircraft, and aims to extend its performance through a range
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