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Lufthansa introduces “IATA Turbulence Aware” technology

Smarter skies through shared turbulence data

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With “IATA Turbulence Aware”, Lufthansa will collect anonymised turbulence data from flights operated by participating airlines. This real-time information provides pilots with precise insights into current atmospheric conditions. Through its involvement in IATA Turbulence Aware, Lufthansa is making a significant contribution to enhancing the quality and availability of turbulence data for airlines worldwide. Lufthansa Group […]

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DAE will sell seven Being and Airbus aircraft to K2 Aviation

DAE to acquire Macquarie AirFinance in US$7bn deal

Financial, Top Stories

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Macquarie AirFinance (MAF) for an approximate enterprise value of US$7 billion. The combined group will have a pro forma fleet of 1,029 owned, managed and committed aircraft and will serve 191 airline customers across 79 countries. Narrow-body aircraft will account for

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USAF selects Honeywell SkyShot 1600 for autonomous aircraft propulsion prototype

MRO & Production

The U.S. Air Force (USAS) has awarded Honeywell a prototype contract to design a propulsion system for an autonomous aircraft, based on its new small thrust-class engine, the SkyShot 1600. The SkyShot 1600 is intended for use in collaborative combat aircraft. Its flexible architecture enables adaptation across a range of mission profiles in either turbojet

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British Airways Strengthens commitment to digital MRO efficiency with 8tree’s dentCHECK technology

British Airways expands use of 8tree’s dentCHECK technology

MRO & Production

8tree, a global leader in 3-D surface inspection technology, has announced the continued adoption and expansion of its dentCHECK tooling within British Airways’ maintenance operations. A long-standing user of dentCHECK since 2017, British Airways deploys the technology across both line and base maintenance to accelerate and standardise damage inspection and reporting. In 2025, the airline

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Erickson Group acquires 321 Precision Conversions Shutterstock

Erickson Group acquires 321 Precision Conversions

Financial

321 Precision Conversions, a provider of Airbus A321-200PCF freighter conversions, has announced that Erickson Group (Erickson), a global and diversified aviation and aerospace business, has acquired full ownership of the company through its wholly owned subsidiary, Precision Aircraft Solutions. Under the terms of the transaction, Erickson has increased its existing majority holding in 321 Precision

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Collins Aerospace has announced two expansions in Puerto Rico RTX

Collins Aerospace commits US$40 Million to Puerto Rico expansion

MRO & Production

RTX’s Collins Aerospace has disclosed the investment of more than US$40 million to support two operational expansions and to modernise infrastructure, machinery and equipment at its facilities in Santa Isabel and Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, announced by Governor Jenniffer González Colón. The initiative is expected to create around 525 highly skilled, full-time engineering and manufacturing roles,

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit Aviation Holdings cleared for leaner take-off

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Spirit Aviation Holdings (Spirit) has reached a pivotal stage in its restructuring, announcing an agreement in principle with its existing debtor-in-possession lenders and secured noteholders on the core terms of a restructuring support agreement. The accord represents a decisive step towards concluding the airline’s Chapter 11 process and implementing the final operational and financial adjustments

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Gulfstream Aircraft at Augusta centre StandardAero

StandardAero welcomes first Gulfstream jet to Augusta centre

MRO & Production

StandardAero, an independent provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and component repair, has announced the induction of its first two Gulfstream aircraft service events at its recently expanded service centre in Augusta, Georgia. StandardAero held a grand opening ceremony in August 2025 to mark the expansion of its

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Rapita Systems and Avionyx announce avionics partnership Shutterstock

Rapita Systems and Avionyx form avionics partnership

Information Technology

Rapita Systems, a provider of qualifiable software verification tools for the aerospace and defence sectors, and Avionyx, an aerospace engineering company owned by Joby Aviation and specialising in next-generation compliance solutions, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development and certification of complex avionics programmes across the Americas. Certifications include compliance with DO-178C

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