Chromalloy has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for its CFM56-5B/7B high pressure turbine (HPT) blade. The company is a global specialist in the aerospace engine aftermarket, and this approval marks a major achievement. The CFM56-5B/7B engine family powers more than 20,000 aircraft worldwide. The CFM56-5B is used on the Airbus A320 […]
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Airbourne Colours has opened a second multi-million-pound aircraft painting facility at Teesside Airport. The move marks another major step in the firm’s rapid expansion and will create up to 40 new jobs. The new 27,000 ft² unit, completed on schedule this month, is now fully operational. Located on the airport’s north side, it will help
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IBA, the aviation intelligence and advisory firm, has reported that more than 90% of the global Boeing 737-900ER fleet remains active. This reflects the aircraft’s enduring strength in the market, its long-term potential, and expanding prospects from new freighter conversion programmes. The latest findings from IBA’s Aircraft Market Intelligence Report (AMIR) indicate that the 737-900ER
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Jet Aviation has purchased three Pilatus PC-24 aircraft to lease to the French Navy. The deal also includes full maintenance and sustainment support for the length of the contract. The agreement, signed with the French Defence Ministry’s aviation maintenance branch (DMAé), covers both delivery and ongoing service. Jet Aviation will provide on-site line and base
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GE Aerospace has signed an MOU with Military Aviation Works No. 2 (WZL-2) in Warsaw, Poland, to explore opportunities for developing MRO services for the F110-GE-129 engine that powers Boeing’s F-15EX fighter jet. The MOU was signed in Warsaw by Jakub Gazda, CEO of WZL-2, Zbigniew Matuszczak, Technical Director and Management Board Member at WZL-2,
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Lufthansa Technik has reported lower earnings for the third quarter of 2025, despite higher revenue. The company remains focused on long-term growth but continues to face pressure from tariffs and exchange rates. Revenue rose by around €600 million to €5.9 billion in the first nine months, an 11.9% increase compared with the previous year. However,
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Caerdav has signed a new consignment agreement with global MRO supplier Aerospheres. The partnership aims to simplify how maintenance materials are sourced and supplied. Announced at MRO Europe in London, the deal ensures key stock — including tapes, oils, sealants, adhesives and composites — is always available at Caerdav’s St Athan facility. The agreement marks
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Acron Aviation has bought Trakka Systems, a frontrunner in mission-critical video and imaging technologies. Trakka’s systems support military, law enforcement, public safety, and commercial missions across air, sea, and land. Trakka will keep its brand name and continue operating independently. Yet it will now use Acron’s global network to grow faster. The deal opens new
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Airbus has reported a robust financial performance for the first nine months of the year. The European planemaker’s sales rose 7% to €47.4 billion, driven by solid demand and improved output. Operating profit grew 25% to €3,365 million, while net profit jumped 46% to €2,641 million by the end of September. The figures reflect continued
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AviLease, a global aircraft lessor based in Saudi Arabia, has finalised its first lease deal with Riyadh Air. The agreement covers one Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and makes AviLease the first lessor to partner with the Kingdom’s new national carrier. The aircraft will arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a major step as Riyadh
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