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Philippine Airlines receives first Airbus A350-1000

Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline globally to operate the largest variant of Airbus’s long-range wide-body family. The aircraft represents a significant milestone in the carrier’s fleet modernisation programme and signals a new phase in its long-haul operations. Configured in a premium three-class layout with 382 seats,

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Filip Filipov named CEO of OAG

OAG appoints Filip Filipov as new Chief Executive Officer

OAG has disclosed the appointment of Filip Filipov, former Skyscanner executive, as its new Chief Executive Officer. Filipov currently serves as the company’s Chief Operating Officer and succeeds Phil Callow, who has chosen to step down after thirteen transformational years leading OAG to pursue his wider interests. Since joining the business in 2024, Filipov has

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KAEMS brings Tadpole on board to support next growth phase

KAEMS targets higher-value MRO work through Tadpole tie-up

Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS) has entered into a strategic collaboration with aviation advisory and ecosystem development firm Tadpole & Co., as the Korean MRO provider looks to accelerate growth and expand its international reach. KAEMS, which has benefitted from strong backing from the Korean Government, has been pursuing a clear growth strategy

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Ramco, Powerhouse

Powerhouse selects Ramco for digital MRO overhaul

Enterprise aviation software specialist Ramco Systems Corporation USA, a subsidiary of Ramco Systems Limited, has secured a deal to implement its next-generation aviation software at Powerhouse Engines, a South Florida-based aviation services provider focused on jet engine leasing, trading and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) for the CFM56 engine family. The deployment will see Ramco’s

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Pegasus Airlines has opted for LEAP-1B engines to power its future B737-10 fleet

Pegasus bets on LEAP engines for B737-10 growth

Pegasus Airlines (Pegasus) has signed an agreement with CFM International covering up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to power its future B737-10 fleet, reinforcing a partnership that stretches back more than three decades. The deal also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance services package, underlining a shared focus on reliability and lifecycle support. The Turkish

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China Airlines has signed orders for five additional Airbus A350-1000s

China Airlines deepens A350 commitment with new order

Taiwan’s China Airlines has firmed up an order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, lifting its total commitment for the type to 15 aircraft. The latest deal underlines the carrier’s long-term focus on fleet modernisation and growth across its long-haul network. The new wide-body aircraft will complement China Airlines’ existing fleet of 15 A350-900s, which are

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The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 100 Airbus helicopters

Spain orders 100 Airbus helicopters in major defence upgrade

Spain has placed orders for 100 Airbus helicopters through the Ministry of Defence’s Directorate General for Armament and Material (DGAM), marking its largest-ever helicopter procurement. The four contracts sit under the National Helicopter Plan announced in May and are aimed at modernising defence and security capabilities. The order spans four helicopter programmes across all three

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CFM56 engine

GATES expands engine MRO footprint in Asia

GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES), the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of GA Telesis LLC, has announced two strategic milestones that expand its global footprint and strengthen its position as an successful, independent engine maintenance provider. GATES has secured Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certification from South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

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