Britten-Norman names Richard Milne as Chief Operating Officer

Britten-Norman has appointed Richard Milne as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). The newly created role focuses on boosting delivery performance, accelerating growth and scaling engineering operations. Milne joins the British aircraft manufacturer with over 30 years of aerospace leadership. Most recently, he served as manufacturing engineering director at GKN Aerospace. He began his career […]

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Kuehne+Nagel to acquire Eastway Global Forwarding

Financial

Kuehne+Nagel plans to acquire Eastway Global Forwarding Ltd., a leading name in aerospace logistics. The move strengthens its global network and drives its growth in the fast-evolving aerospace sector. Headquartered in Limerick, Ireland, Eastway operates across 130 countries. The family-run business has built a solid reputation as a trusted logistics partner. It delivers time-critical aircraft-on-ground

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Spirit AeroSystems reports higher revenue but wider losses in Q3 2025

Financial

Spirit AeroSystems Holdings has reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. Revenue rose from the same period in 2024, driven by higher production across Boeing, Airbus, and Defence & Space programmes. Deliveries also increased. Boeing 737 output was much higher, recovering from the 2024 delays caused by Boeing’s joint product verification process.

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Korean Air has converted seven of its Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the new A350F version

Korean Air becomes A350 Freighter customer

Aircraft & Engines

Korean Air has joined the list of A350F customers. The airline has converted seven of its Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the new freighter version. This move highlights its focus on efficiency and advanced cargo operations. Airbus EVP Sales Benoît de Saint-Exupéry called the decision a major endorsement. He said Korean Air’s choice confirms

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3D light projection illuminated both the aircraft and the walls of Hangar 7

Joramco launches A380-capable ‘Hangar 7’

MRO & Production

Joramco, the Amman-based aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist and engineering arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has officially launched operations at its new “Hangar 7” facility. The launch ceremony took place on October 27, at Joramco’s headquarters within Queen Alia International Airport. The event gathered government officials, airport representatives, long-term partners, and senior

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Vietjet confirms order for 100 Airbus A321neos

Aircraft & Engines

Vietjet, Vietnam’s largest private airline, has converted its June memorandum of understanding into a firm order for 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The deal strengthens its strategy for rapid growth and modernisation. This agreement raises Vietjet’s total A321neo orders to 280 aircraft and confirms the airline’s commitment to building one of the most efficient fleets in

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Chromalloy wins FAA approval for CFM56 HPT blade

MRO & Production

Chromalloy has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its CFM56-5B/7B high pressure turbine (HPT) blade. The company is a global specialist in the aerospace engine aftermarket, and this approval marks a major achievement. The CFM56-5B/7B engine family powers more than 20,000 aircraft worldwide. The CFM56-5B is used on the Airbus A320

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From left: Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen, Airbourne Colours Chief Executive Steve Darbyshire and Teesside Airport Managing Director Phil Forster

Airbourne Colours opens second Teesside facility, creating 40 new jobs

MRO & Production

Airbourne Colours has opened a second multi-million-pound aircraft painting facility at Teesside Airport. The move marks another major step in the firm’s rapid expansion and will create up to 40 new jobs. The new 27,000 ft² unit, completed on schedule this month, is now fully operational. Located on the airport’s north side, it will help

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Over 90% of Boeing 737-900ER fleet still active

Aircraft & Engines

IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that more than 90% of the global Boeing 737-900ER fleet remains active. This reflects the aircraft’s enduring strength in the market, its long-term potential, and expanding prospects from new freighter conversion programmes. The latest findings from IBA’s Aircraft Market Intelligence Report (AMIR) indicate that the 737-900ER

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Jet Aviation to supply PC-24 jets for the French Navy

Military & Defense

Jet Aviation has purchased three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to lease to the French Navy. The deal also includes full maintenance and sustainment support for the length of the contract. The agreement, signed with the French Defence Ministry’s aviation maintenance branch (DMAé), covers both delivery and ongoing service. Jet Aviation will provide on-site line and base

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Britten-Norman names Richard Milne as Chief Operating Officer

Kuehne+Nagel to acquire Eastway Global Forwarding

Spirit AeroSystems reports higher revenue but wider losses in Q3 2025

Korean Air becomes A350 Freighter customer

Joramco launches A380-capable ‘Hangar 7’

Vietjet confirms order for 100 Airbus A321neos

Chromalloy wins FAA approval for CFM56 HPT blade

Airbourne Colours opens second Teesside facility, creating 40 new jobs

Over 90% of Boeing 737-900ER fleet still active

Jet Aviation to supply PC-24 jets for the French Navy

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