The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is prepared for powered-lift aircraft, marking the first entirely new category of civil aircraft since helicopters were introduced in the 1940s. Powered-lift operations will encompass air taxis, cargo delivery and various functions in both urban and rural settings. The FAA issued a final rule on October 22, outlining the qualifications […]
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RTX has reported third-quarter (Q3) sales of US$20.1 billion, a 6% increase from the previous year. Adjusted sales also stood at US$20.1 billion. GAAP EPS was US$1.09, including US$0.31 of acquisition accounting adjustments and US$0.05 of restructuring and other one-off charges. Adjusted EPS was US$1.45, a 16% rise from the previous year. Net income attributable
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Iberia Maintenance has confirmed that it is now fully operational for the overhaul of RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines. Its La Muñoza facility, strategically situated next to Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport, is equipped to handle disassembly, assembly and testing. Several Pratt & Whitney GTF engines are already undergoing maintenance at the site. The company
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Bombardier has released that the manufacturing of major structural components for its first production Global 8000 jet is now underway at its facilities in Saint-Laurent (Québec), Red Oak (Texas) and Querétaro (Mexico). The Global 8000 is scheduled to enter service in the second half of 2025, with ongoing flight testing yielding positive results throughout the
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AEM/AMETEK MRO (AEM) has signed a landing gear service agreement with Liebherr-Aerospace to provide MRO services for the Embraer E-Jet E1, specifically the E190 platform, to operators across the EMEA region. This agreement builds on the initial memorandum of understanding (MOU) that established their partnership in 2022. With air traffic rebounding strongly post-pandemic, AEM is
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Vallair has appointed Pascal Parant as its new Group Chief Commercial & Marketing Officer. Parant joins Vallair during a crucial phase of growth, as the company continues to expand its footprint in the aerospace and mobility sectors. Vallair, headquartered in Luxembourg with facilities across Europe, is recognised for its expertise in aircraft teardown, component support,
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Fokker Services Group (FSG) has announced a new partnership with Egyptian carrier Red Sea Airlines. The agreement involves FSG providing a comprehensive component support programme for Red Sea Airlines’ fleet of two Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Red Sea Airlines operates both scheduled and charter flights and is currently undergoing rapid expansion. Under the terms of this
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AerFin, the aviation asset specialist, has announced the acquisition of six A330-200 aircraft powered by PW4168 engines, featuring enhanced landing gear. These aircraft were previously in operation within the Asia-Pacific region. The engines will contribute to AerFin’s expanding portfolio of PW4000 engines, while components and major assets from the A330 airframes will bolster its wide-body
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German MRO service provider, FAI Technik GmbH (FAI Technik), a wholly owned subsidiary of FAI Aviation Group Holding, has announced that it has received an Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO) certificate from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This certification enables FAI to conduct a range of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) tasks on Nigerian-registered business
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Precision Aviation Group (PAG) has acquired ICON Aerospace (ICON) and TAG Aero (TAG). These strategic moves significantly enhance PAG’s capabilities in avionics and engine services while broadening its product offerings within the airline market. ICON, based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, is a provider of MRO services, focusing on avionics, accessories, and electronics. TAG, located
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