Heike Tamm

Röder will overhaul structural components of the E-Jet E1 main landing gear

Liebherr and Röder strengthen E-Jet landing gear support

Liebherr-Aerospace and Röder Präzision, based in Egelsbach, Germany, are expanding their cooperation to enhance maintenance support for the Embraer E-Jet E1 programme. Under the intensified partnership, Röder will now overhaul structural components of the main landing gear, building on its existing role in overhauling parts of the nose landing gear for the same aircraft family. […]

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Satair and GAMECO signing the MoU to enhance strategic cooperation in the USM segment

Satair and GAMECO expanding partnership into USM segment

Satair and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (GAMECO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their long-standing strategic cooperation by expanding into the used serviceable material (USM) segment. The agreement marks a new phase in a relationship that has developed over several decades, reflecting a shared commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the

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Airbus A330 MRTT+ aircraft © Airbus

ST Engineering and Airbus partner on A330 MRTT+ cabin upgrade

ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus Defence and Space to undertake a cabin modification programme for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (A330 MRTT+) aircraft in support of Airbus’ customer. The A330 MRTT+ represents the A330neo-based evolution of the combat-proven A330 MRTT aerial refuelling and transport

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eVTOL aircraft in AirX livery © Eve

Eve secures second major eVTOL order with Japan’s AirX

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has signed its second binding order with Tokyo-based AirX, a leading Japanese provider of innovative air mobility services. The agreement includes the purchase of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, representing an important step towards developing sustainable urban air mobility solutions in Japan. Johann Bordais, Chief Executive

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Tigerair Taiwan and Airbus have signed a purchase agreement for new A321neo aircraft

Tigerair Taiwan places first order for A321neo planes

Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo aircraft, marking the carrier’s first order for this model. The new addition will play a key role in supporting the airline’s network growth, while offering greater fuel efficiency and lower emissions than earlier-generation aircraft. As a low-cost carrier currently operating a fleet of

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Safran and JAL have inked an SBH contract for the carrier's fleet of A350 aircraft © Airbus

Safran and JAL ink new SBH contract for JAL’s A350 fleet

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Safran have signed a comprehensive nine-year “Support By the Hour” (SBH) contract covering up to 35 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft. Services began on January 1, 2026. The agreement is a first of its kind, bringing together four Safran companies — Safran Landing Systems, Safran Electronics & Defense, Safran Electrical &

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Virgin Australia will adopt Embraer’s AHEAD predictive maintenance system © Embraer

Virgin Australia adopts Embraer’s AHEAD system

Embraer has signed an agreement with Virgin Australia to equip the airline’s E2 fleet with the AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) system. The solution enables airlines to implement digital predictive maintenance across their E-Jet fleets, using data to identify and anticipate potential issues before they become critical. AHEAD provides real-time monitoring of key aircraft

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Cebu Pacific doubles down on long-term pilot readiness

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific and CAE have announced at the Singapore Airshow that they have extended their longstanding Training Service Agreements (TSA) covering pilot training for the Airbus A320 and ATR 72-600 platforms. Training for A320 pilots has been extended through to 2037, strengthening Cebu Pacific’s long-term access to industry-leading pilot training. ATR 72-600 pilot

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