Trax, a global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software, has announced that Pan Am — one of aviation’s most storied and recognisable names — has chosen the company to support the relaunch of its maintenance operations. The revitalised carrier will deploy Trax’s eMRO platform, its full suite of eMobility applications, and a cloud-based […]
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SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a letter of intent (LoI) designed to broaden their collaboration on CFM LEAP engine maintenance in Singapore. The agreement sets the stage for both companies to explore an expanded scope of services under their existing commercial arrangement, including the possible creation of a
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Ministers have formally endorsed a plan for Heathrow’s long-awaited third runway, selecting the airport owner’s £33bn proposal as the most viable route to expansion, according to The Guardian. Their decision means the government now backs a longer, more expensive 2.2-mile (3.5km) north-western runway that would straddle the M25 motorway and could, if all approvals proceed
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Warburg Pincus, a recognised pioneer in global growth investment, has confirmed its acquisition of Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited (Topcast), the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and a major MRO provider in the Asia Pacific region. The deal strengthens the firm’s long-standing commitment to high-growth aviation sectors and deepens its footprint across one
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The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, the emirate’s dedicated aerospace district, has formally inaugurated TIM Aerospace’s new state-of-the-art maintenance hangar—now recognised as one of the largest independent MRO facilities in the Middle East. Constructed to the maximum permitted design dimensions, the hangar offers substantial capacity, accommodating up to 12 narrow-body aircraft
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SmartLynx Latvia, once a central part of the Baltic ACMI and charter landscape, has officially ceased operations following a period of mounting financial pressure and significant corporate restructuring. Financial difficulties began to surface more clearly in recent months, coinciding with the decision by Avia Solutions Group to divest SmartLynx Airlines. The sale to a private
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Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Ernst-Georg Schröder as Manager of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco® at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking a key step forward in the programme’s industrial development. Schröder brings more than 25 years of experience in aerospace production and operations, built across complex assembly, manufacturing, and maintenance environments. Before joining Deutsche Aircraft,
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Bell Textron announced at European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has now exceeded 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This achievement marks a significant step forward in Bell’s wider sustainability drive and underscores the company’s commitment to accelerating SAF adoption across its flight operations. Robin Wendling, Managing Director for
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Embraer has entered a strategic partnership with ILIAS Solutions (ILIAS), a specialist in mission-driven defence software. The agreement aims to sharpen fleet management capabilities and strengthen operational efficiency for military operators worldwide. Under the partnership, Embraer will integrate ILIAS’s advanced software suite into its existing maintenance and logistics ecosystem for operators of the C-390 Millennium
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A major milestone has been reached at Lufthansa Group Hangar One, the new conference and visitor centre rising at Frankfurt Airport. The distinctive tail unit has now been mounted on the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, marking a key step in reassembling the historic aircraft. The three-part rudder, characteristic of this rare series, spans more than
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