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Ornge achieves paperless maintenance operations with Ramco's Digital Task Card and Mobile Apps

Ornge goes paperless with Ramco maintenance platform

Ramco Systems Canada Inc., has announced that long-standing customer Ornge has gone live with Ramco’s Digital Task Card with eSign-off and Mechanic Anywhere mobile application across all its maintenance bases. The rollout moves Ornge’s maintenance operations from paper-based task cards to a mobile-enabled, paperless workflow covering its AW139 and PC-12 fleets. Ramco’s eSign-off solution is […]

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Werner Aero adds another A320 to parts pipeline

Second A320 acquisition in August boosts Werner Aero’s parts drive

Werner Aero has acquired an Airbus A320-200 airframe, MSN 2964, which is currently located at the eCube facility in St Athan, Wales, where it will be dismantled for spare parts. The acquisition marks Werner Aero’s second A320-200 purchase in August alone, further expanding its A320-family portfolio and strengthening its ability to supply airlines, lessors, MRO

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FlightSafety strengthens commercial training arm with CTS deal

FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI) has signed a definitive agreement with Acron Technologies, a portfolio company of TJC LP, to acquire its Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) business. The acquisition includes CTS’s Training Systems, Training Services, Aviation Academy and Driver Training operations, significantly expanding FSI’s capabilities in the commercial aviation market while complementing its simulator manufacturing and

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WLFC is expanding its lease portfolio by an additional 12 aircraft and 13 engines © Shutterstock

Willis Lease Finance adds 12 aircraft and 13 engines to portfolio

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed the acquisition of 12 commercial aircraft and 13 aircraft engines, expanding its aviation asset portfolio as it targets further growth across leasing and aviation services. The transaction gives WLFC additional assets to deploy through its integrated leasing, asset management, technical and aftermarket operations. The company said its global

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EFW has won a new NH90 helicopter maintenance contract

EFW wins seven-year NH90 maintenance contract

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) has signed a seven-year contract with the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) to provide maintenance services for NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (TTH) operated by the German Army. The first batch of helicopters is due to arrive shortly at EFW’s Dresden facility, where the company will carry out regular inspections, potential modifications and

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RECARO unveils next-gen R4 premium seat

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has introduced the R4, its next-generation premium-class aircraft seat, designed to combine improved ergonomics and passenger comfort with greater flexibility for airlines. The R4 succeeds the PL3530, which entered service in 2015. The new seat is ETSO-certified for the Boeing 787, with additional certifications in progress. Deliveries began in June 2026,

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SalamAir opens first airline base in Salalah

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, is establishing Salalah’s first airline base, strengthening direct international connectivity from Dhofar and marking a new step in the airline’s expansion. The new base will initially operate direct flights to three international destinations: Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Chattogram in Bangladesh and Calicut in India. Services scheduled to start at the end

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Saudia lines up Airbus financing

Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) to explore and arrange financing for the airline group’s acquisition of new Airbus aircraft. Under the MoU, Crédit Agricole CIB will act as financier and arranger, working to structure and provide

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