Liebherr Aerospace Lindenberg, Germany, aerial view

Boeing selects Liebherr brake electronics for B777-8 Freighter

July 31, 2026

Boeing has selected Liebherr-Aerospace to supply the brake remote electronic unit (REU) for the B777-8 Freighter, expanding the companies’ long-standing collaboration on commercial aircraft systems. The REU acts as a data concentrator within the aircraft’s braking system, supporting the new active brake monitoring system while meeting EASA and FAA requirements for latent failure detection. Liebherr

AeroSHARK drag-reducing technology is being tested on a Lufthansa City Airlines Airbus A319

LHT begins flight tests of next-generation AeroSHARK

July 31, 2026

Lufthansa Technik (LHT) has launched flight trials of the next-generation of its AeroSHARK drag-reducing technology on a Lufthansa City Airlines Airbus A319, the first aircraft to test the new material in commercial service. Developed with partner Surventis (formerly BASF Coatings), the programme involves around 70 transparent film patches, each measuring 20 × 20 cm, applied

Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion

July 29, 2026

Safran Helicopter Engines and Aura Aero have signed a development and integration agreement for the hybrid-electric propulsion system of the ERA regional aircraft, marking a key step towards the programme’s first flight and certification. The agreement covers the integration of Safran’s TG600 turbogenerators into the 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft prototype and follows a memorandum of understanding

© Bird Aviation hangar with easyJet Airbus aircraft

Bird Aviation secures long-term easyJet MRO deal

July 29, 2026

Bird Aviation has signed a long-term agreement with easyJet to provide base maintenance services for the airline’s Airbus A320-family fleet. The contract covers two maintenance lines at Bird Aviation’s facility in Larnaca, Cyprus, for an initial seven-year term, with an option to extend the agreement by a further three years. The deal formalises and extends

RECARO integrates AAT Composites

July 28, 2026

RECARO Holding has rebranded South Africa-based AAT Composites as RECARO Composites, expanding its presence in lightweight composite technologies for seating solutions. Based in Cape Town, RECARO Composites brings more than 40 years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of composite components. The rebranding is intended to strengthen RECARO’s capabilities in advanced lightweight materials

MoU signing between SASMOS and The ePlane Compony

SASMOS, ePlane partner on eVTOL wiring

July 28, 2026

SASMOS HET Technologies (SASMOS) has signed an MoU with India’s The ePlane Company to collaborate on the engineering, design and industrialisation of the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS) for the e200X electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The agreement, announced at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, will see SASMOS provide its expertise in EWIS

Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

July 27, 2026

Boeing Global Services has signed a memorandum of understanding with AI data optimisation specialist Pelico to explore new ways of modernising C-17A Globemaster III heavy maintenance planning and execution. The collaboration aims to shorten depot maintenance cycles, improve fleet availability and deliver more predictable aircraft turnaround times. Boeing and Pelico will assess whether AI-enabled scheduling,

Widerøe expands commitment to De Havilland Canada’s ESP+ agreement © De Havilland Canada

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

July 27, 2026

De Havilland Canada has expanded its Extended Service Program PLUS (ESP+) agreement with Widerøe after the Norwegian carrier added four more Dash 8-100 aircraft to the programme. Widerøe became the launch customer for ESP+ in 2022, initially enrolling ten aircraft with options for a further ten. The latest agreement brings the airline’s total commitment to

Signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow © Safran

Safran, Lufthansa Technik sign landing gear support deal

July 27, 2026

Safran Landing Systems and Lufthansa Technik have signed a ten-year support and services agreement (SSA) covering landing gear and hydraulic equipment for Airbus A320 family, A330, A340 and A350 aircraft. Announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement provides Lufthansa Technik with OEM support for its global MRO operations, including certified spare parts, engineering and

Pratt & Whitney Canada's global headquarters in Longueuil, Quebec, is a 1.23-million-square-foot facility and home to more than 4,400 employees

Pratt & Whitney Canada invests CA$275m in Quebec manufacturing hub

July 23, 2026

Pratt & Whitney Canada will invest CA$275 million to expand and modernise manufacturing operations at its Longueuil, Quebec, facility, strengthening production capacity to meet growing global demand. The investment, announced today, will be funded by Pratt & Whitney Canada with support from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and Quebec’s Ministry of Economy, Innovation and

MRO & Production

Boeing selects Liebherr brake electronics for B777-8 Freighter

LHT begins flight tests of next-generation AeroSHARK

Safran, Aura Aero advance ERA hybrid propulsion

Bird Aviation secures long-term easyJet MRO deal

RECARO integrates AAT Composites

SASMOS, ePlane partner on eVTOL wiring

Boeing eyes AI boost for C-17 maintenance

Widerøe expands Dash 8 ESP+ agreement

Safran, Lufthansa Technik sign landing gear support deal

Pratt & Whitney Canada invests CA$275m in Quebec manufacturing hub

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