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Magnetic Engines Tallinn © Magnetic Group

Magnetic Group expands EN 9110 certification to engine MRO

Magnetic Group has successfully renewed its EN 9110 certification, now extending its scope to include engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. This expansion provides Magnetic Engines’ customers with greater assurance of high-quality, consistent maintenance that complies with the strictest aviation industry standards. EN 9110 is an internationally recognised aerospace quality management system (QMS) standard, […]

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FAI will add a second Learjet 60 XR to its Bombardier fleet © FAI

FAI reports steady 2024 revenues, closes Berlin MRO facility

FAI Aviation Group, a provider of mission-critical aviation services, has announced consolidated group revenues of €130 million (US$141.7 million) for 2024, matching its 2023 performance. FAI continues its fleet renewal programme, adding a second Learjet 60 XR to its 16-strong Bombardier fleet. The aircraft (D-CFAQ) replaces one of its four legacy Learjet 60s, with plans

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Spirit Airlines is emerging from financial restructuring

Spirit Airlines completes restructuring and strengthens financial position

Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, has successfully completed its financial restructuring, reducing approximately US$795 million in funded debt and securing greater financial flexibility for long-term growth. The airline now emerges in a stronger position, better equipped to enhance its services and improve profitability. As part of this restructuring, Spirit has received

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After a successful trail Project APU-ZERO will be permanently rolled out at Milan Malpensa

easyJet rolls out Project APU-ZERO at Milan Malpensa permanently

easyJet has announced the permanent rollout of Project APU-ZERO at its Milan Malpensa base following a successful trial aimed at reducing fuel consumption, carbon emissions and noise pollution. The initiative, first tested in September 2024, allows aircraft to switch off their auxiliary power units (APUs) during turnaround, replacing them with more sustainable ground-based alternatives. The

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Rendering of the new hangar in Malta © Lufthansa Technik

Lufthansa Technik Malta expands with new hangar for 787 Dreamliner maintenance

Lufthansa Technik Malta, the European Centre of Excellence for wide-body base maintenance within the Lufthansa Technik network, is set to expand its facilities and increase capacity. From autumn 2026, a new 6,400 metre² hangar will be dedicated to base maintenance services, particularly cabin modifications for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As a Boeing-licensed service centre, Lufthansa

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ATR's new whitepaper, "Propelling Vietnam's Regional Aviation," highlights significant growth potential

ATR highlights potential of Vietnam’s regional aviation

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR has unveiled a whitepaper titled ‘Propelling Vietnam’s Regional Aviation’, highlighting the opportunities for enhancing the country’s air connectivity. The findings were presented at the Unlocking Vietnam’s Regional Aviation workshop in Hanoi, organised in collaboration with Business France and Vietnamese transport consultancy TEDI. The study emphasises the crucial role regional aviation can

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Jim Berberet (l), AAR SVP Component Services and Shev Weerasekera, VP Engineering and Fleet Management for Cebu Pacific © AAR

AAR to service Cebu Pacific’s nacelles of A320 fleet

AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year agreement with Cebu Pacific Air to provide nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s A320 fleet powered by the CFM56-5B engine. The work will be carried out at AAR’s Component Services facility in Chonburi, Thailand. AAR has a longstanding relationship with Cebu Pacific, previously supplying USM

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LS Technics hangar © LST

LS Technics to implement Ultramain Systems’ MRO software

Ultramain Systems, a provider of advanced digital solutions for the aviation industry, has announced a strategic partnership with LS Technics (LST) to implement ULTRAMAIN® v9 Unity MRO software, one of the most comprehensive and intuitive solutions for aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). This collaboration represents a key milestone in LST’s digital transformation, reinforcing its

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Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is visiting Poland alongside a senior commercial and defence delegation

Embraer to establish Poland as a European Centre of Excellence

Embraer has announced plans to position Poland as a centre of excellence in Europe. This week, Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is visiting Poland alongside a senior commercial and defence delegation to engage with existing, new and potential partners. Their discussions will focus on manufacturing, final assembly, maintenance and repair, passenger-to-freight conversions,

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Blueberry Aviation has secured asset acquisitions totalling US$113.65 million in 2024

Blueberry Aviation secures US$113.65 million asset acquisitions

Blueberry Aviation has announced a significant milestone, securing asset acquisitions totalling US$113.65 million in 2024 alone. This achievement reinforces the company’s position as a leader in the helicopter trading sector and reflects the strong global demand for its comprehensive fleet offerings and tailored customer solutions. The acquired assets will address the ongoing needs of clients

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