AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture in APAC region

AAR and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture in the Asia-Pacific region to support nacelles for next-generation aircraft. Based at AAR’s facility in Chonburi, Thailand, the new joint venture will carry out next-generation nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, including on-wing and […]

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Aircalin orders two A350-900s

Aircraft & Engines

Aircalin, the international airline of New Caledonia, has announced an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will support Aircalin’s fleet modernisation and the expansion of its long-haul network. At present, the airline’s wide-body fleet consists of two A330neo aircraft. Aircalin intends to configure its A350s in a three-class premium layout, accommodating

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IAC announces first investment-grade financing for expansion

Financial

International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), a provider of aircraft painting and aviation services, has announced the completion of a strategic financing, including its inaugural issuance of 4(a)2 private placement notes with an investment grade rating. The financing raised over US$240 million from leading infrastructure lenders, with proceeds used to refinance IAC’s existing credit facilities and support

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James Bennett of AerFin appointed to AFRA Board of Directors

People

AerFin‘s Chief Commercial Officer, James Bennett has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association (AFRA), a global organisation committed to sustainable aircraft disassembly and recycling. James’s appointment reflects AerFin’s long-standing membership of AFRA and the strong relationship between the two organisations. As the aviation industry continues to confront urgent

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Fort Worth, Texas facility MTU Maintenance

MTU Maintenance secures 30-year Fort Worth lease

MRO & Production

MTU Maintenance has announced a 30-year lease agreement with the City of Fort Worth to expand its North American presence at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW). As part of its long-term investment strategy through to 2050, the company will invest US$120 million to modernise and upgrade its 43,000 m2 facility. “MTU is taking

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Sabena technics and Aer Lingus sign maintenance MoU

MRO & Production

Sabena technics, an independent European MRO provider, and Aer Lingus, the Irish flag-carrying airline, have signed a memorandum of understanding outlining plans for future collaboration. Under the agreement, Sabena technics will carry out base maintenance and cabin enhancements on Aer Lingus’ Airbus A330 aircraft. The work will take place at Sabena technics’ Bordeaux facility over

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Saudia Group and Air France-KLM Group sign landmark engine deal

MRO & Production

At the Paris Air Show 2025, Saudia Group has signed a major 13-year agreement with Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance. Under the deal, Air France Industries, a provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, will support and service 86 GE90 engines that power Saudia’s Boeing 777 fleet. The work will be

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Daniel Rosen Jacobson (Elysian), Jolanda Stevens (KLM) and Oliver Newton (Transavia)

Elysian, KLM and Transavia unite for electric aviation’s future

Other News

Elysian Aircraft, KLM and Transavia have launched a knowledge-sharing initiative to accelerate the development of battery-electric aviation. Through a series of joint workshops, the partners will explore the technological, operational and commercial needs for deploying electric aircraft such as Elysian’s E9X. This marks a key step towards zero-emission air travel. Elysian is developing the E9X,

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Aircraft leasing and maintenance agreement signing with flyadeal Cebu Pacific

Cebu Pacific and flyadeal sign lease and maintenance agreement

MRO & Production

Cebu Pacific and flyadeal, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore joint commercial initiatives, including maintenance and engineering support. As part of the agreement, flyadeal will wet-lease two of Cebu Pacific’s A320 aircraft for its summer peak season. In return, Cebu Pacific is considering wet-leasing A320s from flyadeal during Southeast Asia’s busy winter

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B737 MAX support plan with TP Aerospace Ascend Airways

TP Aerospace and Ascend Airways unveil B737 MAX support plan

MRO & Production

Ascend Airways has chosen an all-inclusive wheels and brakes support programme from TP Aerospace, offering an ideal solution that brings both financial and operational benefits through predictable pricing and a high degree of flexibility and reliability. Established in 2024, Ascend Airways provides wet lease capacity for mainstream carriers and represents the UK market as part

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AAR and AFI KLM E&M to establish joint venture in APAC region

Aircalin orders two A350-900s

IAC announces first investment-grade financing for expansion

James Bennett of AerFin appointed to AFRA Board of Directors

MTU Maintenance secures 30-year Fort Worth lease

Sabena technics and Aer Lingus sign maintenance MoU

Saudia Group and Air France-KLM Group sign landmark engine deal

Elysian, KLM and Transavia unite for electric aviation’s future

Cebu Pacific and flyadeal sign lease and maintenance agreement

TP Aerospace and Ascend Airways unveil B737 MAX support plan

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