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Used serviceable material (USM)

LHT enhances USM offerings with direct sales to airlines and operators

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) is expanding its services by offering used serviceable materials (USM) directly to airlines and operators, marking a significant shift from its previous approach of selling surplus parts to third-party traders. This move is designed to address the growing demand for aircraft components in a market that is increasingly constrained. The new service […]

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MTU will provide MRO services for Air Canada's CF6-80C2 engines © MTU Maintenance

MTU signs CF6-80C2 engine MRO deal with Air Canada

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance (MTU) has signed an exclusive contract with Air Canada for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CF6-80C2 engines that power the flag carrier’s Boeing 767 cargo aircraft. The agreement marks a continuation of the strong partnership between the two companies—MTU Maintenance has been the exclusive MRO service provider for Air Canada’s CF6-80C2

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EVA Air has ordered additional Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft© Airbus

EVA Air finalises order for nine new Airbus aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

EVA Air has confirmed a firm order for six long-range Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, following its earlier commitment made in March 2025. This brings the airline’s outstanding aircraft orders to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air, highlighted the airline’s focus on sustainable aviation and passenger comfort, stating that

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ILS integrates SmartCert and ProvenAir to revolutionise aerospace documentation

Information Technology

Inventory Locator Service, LLC (ILS), the dynamic aerospace marketplace, has announced integrations with SmartCert and ProvenAir, both recognised as industry leaders in digitising trace and quality documentation for the aviation supply chain. SmartCert automates quality certification management, while ProvenAir leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to produce back-to-birth (BtB) trace timelines for life-limited parts. Tackling a persistent

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One of Austrian Airlines' Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with AeroSHARK surface technology

Austrian Airlines leads innovation with AeroSHARK on Boeing 777

Aircraft & Engines

Austrian Airlines has successfully completed the installation of AeroSHARK surface technology on four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, becoming the first airline globally to retrofit this specific aircraft type with the innovative solution. The long-haul aircraft, bearing the registrations OE-LPA, OE-LPB, OE-LPC, and OE-LPD, are now equipped with a pioneering surface film developed by Lufthansa

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Staling Aerospace will manufacture the PF3000 and PF2000 economy seats © Starling Aerospace

Starling Aerospace starts seat manufacturing

MRO & Production

Starling Aerospace, a UK-based specialist in aircraft interior refurbishment, has broadened its operations through the acquisition of assets from the former seating manufacturer, Pitch Aircraft Seating Systems, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move follows a record-breaking year in 2024, during which the company experienced a 25% increase in turnover, driven by strong project delivery

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ATR names Marion Smeyers as SVP Operations and Procurement

People

ATR, the regional aircraft manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Marion Smeyers as its new Senior Vice-President of Operations and Procurement, effective from May 1, 2025. She will take over the role from Eric Segura and report directly to Chief Executive Officer Nathalie Tarnaud Laude. Smeyers brings extensive expertise in industrial operations, having held several

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