Ascent Aviation Services (Ascent) has announced a senior leadership change, appointing Scott Diaz as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing while confirming the imminent departure of Chief Commercial Officer Scott Butler. Butler, who has held the CCO role for nearly eight years, is set to leave the business later this month. During his tenure, […]
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CTS Engines (CTS), a specialist in jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has secured a multi-year agreement with S.F. Airlines, one of China’s leading cargo carriers, to service its CF6-80C2 engines. The deal centres on comprehensive repair and overhaul support for engines powering the airline’s Boeing 767 and 747 fleets, reinforcing a strategic partnership
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the RECARO R2 economy class seat for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, unveiling the product at an event in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. The airline’s forthcoming 737 MAX 8 aircraft will feature the R2 seat throughout the economy cabin, with a focus on passenger comfort, connectivity and
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NATO’s NH90 programme agency, NAHEMA, has commissioned NHIndustries—a consortium comprising Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace—to undertake a two-year architecture study for the helicopter’s Block 2 upgrade, marking a significant step in the platform’s long-term evolution. The Block 2 initiative is intended to modernise the NH90 with a range of structural and systems enhancements. These include
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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced the creation of a Ukrainian subsidiary and plans to establish a dedicated office, marking a long-term commitment to industrial cooperation in the country. The new entity, Bell Textron Ukraine, will act as the central hub for the company’s operations in Ukraine. While a permanent office location
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The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a ten-year, sole-source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to US$1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) programme. The C-130J MATS IV contract enables the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to sustain a comprehensive suite of training devices and support
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Damien Proust has been appointed Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation at ATR, effective May 1, 2026. He will report directly to Chief Executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, succeeding Daniel Cuchet, who is moving to Airbus to take up the roles of Chief Engineer for the A380 and A310/300 in-service aircraft, as well as
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Pratt & Whitney has secured European certification for its GTF Advantage engine on the Airbus A320neo family, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of entry into service. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval follows earlier certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in February 2025 and subsequent validation by EASA in October 2025,
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AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC (AACS), a US-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 27810, formerly operated by New Pacific Airlines. The aircraft will be dismantled on site in Mojave, California, with components harvested for the used serviceable material (USM) market.
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Woodward has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line and associated services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (Ontic). The transaction forms part of Woodward’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher-growth areas within its aerospace operations. The divestment includes a range of pilot control products used in both commercial and defence
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