GE Aerospace and Emirates have signed an agreement to develop advanced piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines as part of the expansion of its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy and training support to help establish a dedicated component repair line […]
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Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at strengthening links between Abu Dhabi and Central Asia while expanding travel options across Uzbekistan and beyond. The partnership came into effect on May 15, 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from August 9, 2026. Under the agreement, Etihad passengers
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Ryanair Holdings has reported record full-year profits for FY26, with pre-exceptional profit after tax rising 40% to €2.26 billion, driven by higher fares and continued revenue growth. Group revenue increased 11% to €15.54 billion as passenger traffic grew four per cent and average fares recovered by ten per cent following the previous year’s decline. Scheduled
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Thales has appointed Jérémie Papin as Senior Executive Vice-President, Finance and Information Systems, effective from July 1, 2026. He will succeed Pascal Bouchiat, who is set to retire after serving in the role. Papin will join the Thales Executive Committee and report directly to Chairman and Chief Executive Patrice Caine. Papin joins from Nissan Motor
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Aviation Capital Group (ACG), the global full-service aircraft asset manager, reported strong financial and portfolio growth in the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher revenues, increased profitability and continued investment in new technology aircraft. For the three months ending March 31, 2026, total revenues rose 15% year-on-year to US$323 million, while pre-tax net income
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Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed the time-sensitive delivery of a CFM56-7B engine stand to Johannesburg in partnership with EngineStands.com, the global engine stand leasing provider. The shipment, completed at the end of April, involved the transportation of a CFM56-7B engine stand owned by EngineStands.com from
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FDH Aero, a global provider of aerospace and defence supply chain solutions, has officially opened a new sales office in Bengaluru, India, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and defence markets. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13, alongside a traditional pooja ceremony in line with local
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GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES USA SPAH), the joint venture between GA Telesis and Air Transport Services Group, Inc., has secured Panamanian quality certification for its engine maintenance operations in Wilmington, Ohio. The new approval expands the company’s capability to carry out maintenance work on Panamanian-registered aircraft, strengthening its position across the Americas for both
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Passenger and cargo traffic at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) declined sharply in April 2026 following six days of strike action that disrupted Lufthansa operations and affected around 500,000 travellers. FRA handled approximately 4.8 million passengers during the month, representing an 11.0% decrease compared with April last year. The downturn was largely attributed to industrial action organised
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has successfully completed Phase One of a major overhaul of the country’s “Notices to Airmen” (NOTAM) system, a critical aviation safety network that provides pilots with real-time operational and hazard information. The upgrade marks a significant step in modernising a system that has been in operation for decades and has
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