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Exolum will invest £4.5 million in a new SAF blending facility in Redcliffe Bay in south-west England © Exolum

Exolum invests in the UK’s first independent SAF blending facility

Exolum, a European energy logistics company, will invest £4.5 million (US$6 million) in a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility. The site will be located at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England. It marks the start of a national network of SAF blending hubs across the UK. Supporting the UK’s Green Aviation Goals The announcement […]

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Satair will act as the sole global distributor for Groth’s mechanical lavatory faucets used on Airbus A320 and A330 aircraft.

Satair signs deal with Groth for Airbus lavatory faucets

Satair, an Airbus Services company, has signed a multi-year exclusive distribution agreement with Groth Luftfahrt & Systemtechnik GmbH (Groth). Groth is a German manufacturer known for designing and producing aircraft galley and lavatory equipment. Under this new agreement, Satair will act as the sole global distributor for Groth’s mechanical lavatory faucets used on Airbus A320

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British Airways

British Airways adopts MRO-PRO for global line maintenance

British Airways has selected the MRO-PRO platform to manage all third-party customers across its global line maintenance network. The partnership highlights MRO-PRO’s growing reputation for delivering precision-driven maintenance solutions. As part of the rollout, British Airways engineers will use MRO-PRO’s Line Maintenance tools to capture live data via mobile tablets while working on aircraft. This

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Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft

Horizon Aircraft selects PT6A Engine to power Cavorite X7 jet

Horizon Aircraft has confirmed the purchase of the PT6A engine from Pratt & Whitney Canada. The acquisition marks a major step in building the company’s full-scale hybrid eVTOL, the Cavorite X7. It also signals Horizon’s intent to redefine modern flight with proven reliability and efficient performance. The PT6A is one of the world’s most trusted

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Ribbon-cutting ceremony of the second hangar at Teesside International Airport © WLFC

WLFC opens second hangar at Teesside International Airport

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a global aircraft engine leasing and aviation services company, has officially opened its second hangar at Teesside International Airport. Construction began in April 2025 under WLFC’s subsidiary, Willis Aviation Services Limited (WASL). The 60-foot-high, twin-bay hangar was officially unveiled at a well-attended ceremony on October 13. The event celebrated the

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Image of an E195-E2 aircraft in TrueNoord livery © Embraer

TrueNoord places US$1.8 bn order for 20 Embraer aircraft

TrueNoord, a specialist in regional aircraft leasing, has signed a firm order with Embraer for twenty brand-new E195-E2 aircraft. The agreement also includes purchase rights for up to twenty additional E195-E2s and ten E175-E1s. At list prices, the confirmed order is valued at US$1.8 billion, marking one of TrueNoord’s largest investments to date. This landmark

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ACJ319neo in flight

LHT completes VIP cabin outfitting of Airbus ACJ319neo

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has completed the VIP cabin outfitting of an Airbus ACJ319neo for a private customer. The aircraft received its bespoke interior during a recent layover at Lufthansa Technik’s Hamburg base. The cabin showcases a modern, luxurious design tailored to the customer’s specific preferences and travel lifestyle. This project also marks a first for

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Royal Air Maroc has signed lease agreements for six B737 Max aircraft © Avolon

Avolon, Royal Air Maroc sign lease deal for six B737 MAXs

Avolon, a leading global aviation finance company, has agreed to lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc. The deal marks Avolon’s first lease with Morocco’s national airline and further strengthens its presence in Africa’s fast-growing aviation market. Royal Air Maroc operates a fleet of 59 aircraft and flies to 98 destinations worldwide.

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AFI KLM E&M will deliver full maintenance support for Shenzhen Airlines' CFM56-7B engines

AFI KLM E&M renews partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and subsidiary

AFI KLM E&M has announced the extension of its partnership with Shenzhen Airlines and its subsidiary, Kunming Airlines. The renewed collaboration follows the signing of a new three-year engine maintenance agreement covering the period from 2025 to 2027. Under the contract, AFI KLM E&M will deliver full maintenance support for CFM56-7B engines. This agreement marks

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