FDH Aero deepens COMAC ties to support C919 programme

FDH Aero (FDH), a global supplier of aerospace and defence supply chain solutions, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) and a long-term contract with COMAC’s wholly owned subsidiary and manufacturing centre, Shanghai Aircraft Manufacturing (SAMC), to support the development of the C919 platform. Already among a small […]

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FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition

MRO & Production

FL Technics has completed its acquisition of Job Air Technic, formally bringing the Central European maintenance specialist into its expanding international network. The transaction, first announced last year, has now closed after all required conditions were met. The acquisition is positioned as a capacity and capability boost for FL Technics as it continues to scale

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Saudia Group adopts Veryon Defect Analytics

Information Technology

Saudia Group has selected Veryon Defect Analysis as part of its wider drive to strengthen digital maintenance analytics across its passenger and cargo fleet. As the Group continues to expand its fleet and route network in line with the Kingdom’s aviation strategy, it is investing in advanced analytical tools to complement existing maintenance systems and

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Chorus signs agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply

Financial

Chorus Aviation Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply (Kadex), a well-established independent distributor of aircraft parts, supplies, and repair and overhaul services. The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2026. Kadex, founded in 1994 by John Lavery and Ken Blow,

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WLFC completes first in-house core engine restoration

MRO & Production

Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC) has completed its first core engine restoration at its U.S.-based Willis Engine Repair Center®. The milestone project involved the successful restoration of a CFM56-7B core engine module and formally establishes the company’s new in-house capability, branded Willis Module Shop™. This development represents a significant step in WLFC’s broader strategy to

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Official contract signing between EFW and Hengqin Winglet © EFW

EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

MRO & Production

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the joint venture between ST Engineering and Airbus, has expanded its footprint in the fast-growing Chinese aviation market through the signing of a new freighter conversion contract with Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology (Hengqin Winglet). The agreement marks the lessor’s first Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) programme with EFW. EFW will undertake the A330P2F

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Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

Other News

Strikes by pilots and cabin crew at Lufthansa have commenced, according to a report by Spiegel, citing confirmation from a spokeswoman for the Ufo union. As a result of the all-day walkouts, hundreds of aircraft operated by Germany’s largest airline are unable to depart. While Lufthansa did not initially provide a precise number of cancellations,

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RSAF Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Military & Defense

The Royal Saudi Air Force’s (RSAF) fleet of 54 Pilatus PC-21 training aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines, has surpassed 100,000 flight hours. “The PT6A engine has powered commercial and defence aircraft around the world for decades, offering customers versatility and reliable performance,” said Anthony Rossi, Vice President, Customer Service, Pratt &

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Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

Aircraft & Engines

Frontier Group Holdings, the parent company of Frontier Airlines, has announced a non-binding agreement with AerCap for the early return of 24 A320neo aircraft currently in service. The aircraft are subject to lease agreements due to expire within the next two to eight years, with the returns expected to be completed during the second quarter

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AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

People

AAR CORP.’s Board of Directors has appointed Dylan Wolin as Chief Financial Officer, effective February 23, 2026. In the role, Wolin will oversee finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations and corporate development. Wolin will return to AAR from Federal Signal Corporation, where he served from 2024 to 2026 as president of Elgin, Trackless and Vactor,

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FDH Aero deepens COMAC ties to support C919 programme

FL Technics completes Job Air Technic acquisition

Saudia Group adopts Veryon Defect Analytics

Chorus signs agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply

WLFC completes first in-house core engine restoration

EFW lands new A330 freighter conversion customer in China

Lufthansa strike grounds hundreds of flights

RSAF PC-21 fleet surpasses 100,000 flight hours

Frontier agrees early return of 24 A320neos in AerCap deal

AAR Board appoints Dylan Wolin as CFO

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