Hawaiian Airlines reshapes network, suspends three services

Hawaiian Airlines will adjust its transpacific network from November. The carrier will boost capacity on routes with strong demand while suspending three underperforming services. Flights between Honolulu and Incheon, South Korea (five weekly), Fukuoka, Japan (three weekly), and Boston (four weekly) will end. Aircraft will be redeployed to strengthen connections between Honolulu and Sydney, Papeete, […]

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Lufthansa Technik targets A330s for AeroSHARK rollout

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has begun the process to certifying AeroSHARK for the Airbus A330ceo, marking the first time the drag-reducing riblet film will be applied to an Airbus model. Developed in partnership with BASF Coatings, AeroSHARK has already proved effective on Boeing 777 aircraft. For the A330-200 and A330-300, certification will be achieved through a

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VT-ANT at Air India hangar in Mumbai before departure to Victorville

Air India begins retrofit of B787-8 fleet

MRO & Production

Air India has started the wide body retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The first plane, VT-ANT, flew to a Boeing facility in Victorville, California in July 2025. Meanwhile, a second aircraft is set to depart in October 2025, with both expected to return to service by December 2025. The retrofit covers 26

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GA-ATS advances Do228 NXT production with new surface treatment process

MRO & Production

General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS) is manufacturing the new Do228 NXT special mission aircraft in Germany. Many main components, including the wings, are now made in-house. Importantly, GA-ATS has introduced a new surface treatment process called tartaric sulfuric acid anodizing (TSAA) during production. Corrosion protection is critical for aircraft. It prevents damage like rust, which

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The Cessna SkyCourier is joining Hunnu Air’s fleet in 2026 © Textron Aviation

Cessna SkyCourier joins Mongolia’s skies with Hunnu Air

Aircraft & Engines

The Cessna SkyCourier is set to enter Mongolia’s aviation market as charter operator Hunnu Air places the country’s first order for the versatile twin-engine turboprop aircraft. Specifically, the airline has ordered two passenger variants of the SkyCourier, alongside one Cessna Grand Caravan EX. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. Consequently, this addition aims to

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HAECO begins A321neo line maintenance for Cathay Pacific

MRO & Production

HAECO has started providing line maintenance support for Cathay Pacific’s Airbus A321neo fleet at Hong Kong International Airport, effective July 1, 2025. This development extends the company’s coverage to the airline’s entire narrow-body and wide-body fleet, which includes Boeing 747-400F, 747-8F, 777-300, 777-300ER and Airbus A330-300, A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft. Under the agreement, HAECO will

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Gulfstream opens new Technical Training Center (TTC) in Mesa

MRO & Production

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has opened its newest Technical Training Center (TTC) in Mesa, Arizona, providing dedicated facilities to expand the local workforce and support its growing global fleet. This is the company’s second TTC, following the original facility established in 2015 at Gulfstream’s Savannah headquarters. The Mesa TTC spans over 10,000 ft², offering both classroom

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GT Engine Services enters new era under Tracey Clark’s leadership

People

GT Engine Services, part of STS Aviation Group, has appointed Chief Operating Officer Tracey Clark as its new Managing Director and Accountable Manager, following the retirement of long-serving leader Greg Macleod. Clark will formally take on both roles at the end of this week. Macleod has been at the helm for more than 15 years,

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The new facility in Ezhou, Hubei, China, has been purpose-built to provide both line and heavy maintenance for cargo

ST Engineering and SF Airlines launch airframe MRO hub in Ezhou

MRO & Production

ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business and SF Airlines have officially launched a new airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Ezhou, Hubei, China, through their joint venture, ST Engineering Aerospace (HuBei) Aviation Services. Formed in 2023, the joint venture has focused on planning and designing the facility to deliver high-quality MRO services to SF

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Flags in front of Fraport's headquarters © Fraport

Fraport sees passenger and revenue growth despite profit drop

Financial

Fraport AG has reported a stronger business performance in the second quarter of 2025, driven by passenger growth across its global network of airports. Over the first half of the year, approximately 77 million passengers used Fraport’s Group airports, representing a 3.8% increase compared with the same period in 2024. This growth in traffic contributed

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Hawaiian Airlines reshapes network, suspends three services

Lufthansa Technik targets A330s for AeroSHARK rollout

Air India begins retrofit of B787-8 fleet

GA-ATS advances Do228 NXT production with new surface treatment process

Cessna SkyCourier joins Mongolia’s skies with Hunnu Air

HAECO begins A321neo line maintenance for Cathay Pacific

Gulfstream opens new Technical Training Center (TTC) in Mesa

GT Engine Services enters new era under Tracey Clark’s leadership

ST Engineering and SF Airlines launch airframe MRO hub in Ezhou

Fraport sees passenger and revenue growth despite profit drop

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