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Ribbon cutting ceremony at Thomas Global Systems in Ivine, California

Thomas Global Systems expands Irvine facility as it marks 70 years

Thomas Global Systems has marked the opening of its expanded engineering and advanced manufacturing facility in Irvine, California, coinciding with the company’s 70th anniversary. The milestone reflects Thomas Global Systems’ ongoing investment in engineering capability, programme delivery and long-term support for aerospace and defence customers. The Irvine expansion increases the company’s U.S. engineering, manufacturing and […]

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EirTrade Aviation looks to quintuple facility at Knock, Ireland West Airport

EirTrade secures approval for Knock facility expansion

EirTrade has received full planning permission from Mayo County Council to significantly expand its facility at Ireland West Airport Knock, strengthening its aircraft disassembly and maintenance capabilities. The development will extend the company’s existing 2,100 m² site with a new 10,500 m² facility designed to increase capacity for engine and airframe disassembly, as well as

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SkySelect has raised US$9m to modernise aircraft parts procurement with AI

SkySelect secures US$9m to transform aviation parts procurement

Estonian-founded SkySelect, an AI-powered procurement platform for aviation parts, has raised US$9 million in new funding. Airlines currently face significant operational and financial challenges linked to parts sourcing. Globally, carriers hold around US$50 billion in excess inventory, much of it tied up in legacy procurement systems that lack real-time visibility. When aircraft are grounded due

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Seven Bell 407GXis to join South Africa’s Transmission Company

NTCSA orders seven Bell 407GXi Helicopters

Bell Textron has announced that the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has signed a purchase agreement for seven Bell 407GXi helicopters to support a range of utility operations. The aircraft will be deployed for high-voltage powerline maintenance, emergency management and broader operational support across the country’s electricity transmission network. The Bell 407GXi is widely

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Precision Aviation Services approved as StableLight autopilot installer

Precision Aviation Services, a subsidiary of Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), has been approved as an Authorised Autopilot Installer (AAI) for the Thales and StandardAero StableLight Autopilot System. The next-generation four-axis autopilot is designed specifically for the light rotorcraft market. This new authorisation significantly expands PAG’s avionics installation and modernisation capabilities, enabling customers to benefit

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The joint venture between SIAEC and Safran Aircraft Engines will support LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines

Delta TechOps broadens LEAP engine support capability

With demand for narrow-body aircraft continuing to surge, Delta TechOps has expanded its CFM International LEAP engine portfolio, becoming the first and only North American airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider licensed to support both the CFM LEAP-1A and CFM LEAP-1B engines. The addition of full overhaul capability for CFM LEAP-1A engines further strengthens

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EFW signs A330 Freighter conversion deal in China

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering joint venture specialising in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has signed a contract with Hong Kong-based aircraft lessor Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL) to convert an Airbus A330-300 passenger aircraft into a freighter. The conversion programme will begin in the second quarter of 2026 at one of EFW’s partner conversion

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BOC Aviation completes US$2bn self-arranged club loan transaction

BOC Aviation has completed a self-arranged club loan transaction worth US$2 billion with the participation of 19 international banks, strengthening its funding base and supporting future growth. The financing package includes three components: US$1 billion in five-year unsecured term loan facilities, US$500 million in five-year unsecured committed revolving credit facilities, and US$500 million in seven-year

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