The Advanced Blade Casting Facility, Rotherham, UK © Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce invests £19.3m to boost blade production

Rolls-Royce has announced a £19.3 million investment in its highly specialised Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham, supported by a £2 million grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The combined £21.3 million investment will enhance the facility’s capability and productivity. ABCF manufactures some of the world’s most advanced turbine blades for […]

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Lockheed Martin and WZL-1 Partner to Sustain Polish Armed Forces’ Apache Fleet

Apache sustainment hub for Poland

Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 1 S.A. (WZL-1), one of Europe’s leading aerospace companies, to support the Polish Armed Forces’ AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet. In 2024, the Polish Ministry of National Defence signed a contract to acquire 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters. Following the award of a contract for Generation

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Aerotec has acquired Global Aerotech, a company specialised in base maintenance, line maintenance and component repair

Aerotec bolsters European MRO reach with newest acquisition

Financial

Aerotec Europe GmbH (Aerotec) has announced the acquisition of Global Aerotech d.o.o, a Croatia-based provider of aircraft MRO services. The company specialises in base maintenance, line maintenance and component repair. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. Aerotec, together with its subsidiary Airplane Equipment & Services A.E.S. GmbH, has been pursuing a targeted

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Official inauguration of Safran Electrical & Power's expanded Sarasota facility

Safran strengthens Sarasota MRO capabilities

MRO & Production

Safran Electrical & Power has unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the MRO of aerospace electrical systems, strengthening its operational footprint in the region. The new expansion positions Sarasota as a key hub for power generation, distribution and conversion management solutions, with the site now covering 140,000 ft². The facility supports a

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B777-300ERSF referred to as the 'Big Twin'

AerCap leases first 777-300ERSF freighters to Ethiopian Airlines

Aircraft & Engines

AerCap has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, marking the introduction of the aircraft type—often referred to as “The Big Twin”—to the African market. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2028 and the 777-300ERSF will be the first of its kind to operate on

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Aerial view of Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH

Liebherr-Aerospace to expand Lindenberg site to meet rising demand

MRO & Production

Liebherr-Aerospace is set to significantly expand its Lindenberg, Germany, site from 2026, reinforcing its capacity to meet growing demand across both production and aftermarket services in the aviation sector. The long-planned development reflects sustained market growth, particularly in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, as well as increasing requirements for advanced aircraft systems. Central to

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Vincent van der Gulik becomes CTO and Business Development Leader at WMES

People

Vincent van der Gulik will join Willis Mitsui & Co. Engine Support (WMES) as Chief Technical Officer & Business Development Leader, further strengthening the company’s leadership team and global growth ambitions. WMES, a joint venture between Willis Lease Finance Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., continues to expand its position as a leading lessor of

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Lufthansa and Munich Airport broaden partnership with major hub expansion

Other News

Lufthansa Group and Munich Airport (FMG) have agreed to extend their long-standing joint venture through to 2056, reinforcing Munich’s position as one of Europe’s leading aviation hubs and setting the stage for significant future growth. At the centre of this renewed partnership is the planned expansion of Terminal 2, including the construction of a new

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First upgraded RM12 engine delivered

Military & Defense

GKN Aerospace has successfully delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to its customer, the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a key milestone in the ongoing RM12EP (Enhanced Performance) programme. The delivery follows an earlier order from the Swedish Armed Forces valued at approximately £32 million (SEK 400 million) for performance upgrades across the Gripen C/D engine

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Finnair bets big on next-generation fleet

Aircraft & Engines, Top Stories

Finnair has signed an agreement for up to 46 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, including 18 firm orders, 16 options and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2s will replace the airline’s older aircraft, underpinning its strategy for profitable growth. Chosen for its superior efficiency, reliability and passenger appeal, the E195-E2 is the quietest single-aisle jet currently available and

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