Honeywell has confirmed that LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) will equip its upcoming fleet of 13 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with its latest avionics systems. The aircraft are scheduled to join the airline in 2026 and will feature advanced cockpit technologies aimed at enhancing pilot situational awareness and improving operational efficiency. The selection reflects the growing
Jet2.com has unveiled a new multi-million-pound hangar at Manchester Airport, a key development to support its operations and future growth. The facility replaces a previous hangar on the site, which was demolished and rebuilt in partnership with technical construction firm TSL, taking exactly one year to complete. The new hangar, located next to an existing
GA Telesis, through its Component Repair Group Southeast (CRGSE) division, has entered into a multi-year supply agreement with a leading aerospace manufacturer. The deal guarantees a steady supply of factory-new proprietary components to support the company’s global maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. This agreement represents a key development in the GA Telesis Ecosystem™, an
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
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
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
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
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
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
Volo Aero MRO, a specialist in aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, has announced a significant upgrade to its machining capabilities with the acquisition of a high-performance CNC lathe featuring a 30-inch swing. This investment is aimed at enhancing the company’s ability to service CFM56 and V2500 engine components, two of the most widely deployed
