Airbus has completed the manufacture and assembly of the first main deck cargo door for its A350F freighter at its Illescas facility in Spain, marking a significant step forward in the programme’s development. The component has now been delivered to the final assembly line in Toulouse, where it will be integrated into the fuselage of
Embraer has signed a spare parts inventory support agreement with Jazz Aviation, the primary operator of Air Canada Express, covering all E-Jets in the carrier’s fleet. Jazz, which currently operates 25 E175 aircraft, becomes the first customer in Canada to adopt Embraer’s Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) programme, marking a notable expansion of Embraer Services &
Fokker Services Group has entered into a commercial agreement with KGB Aviation Solutions to integrate the SkyLog-25 flight data and cockpit voice recorder across multiple aircraft platforms. The agreement enables Fokker Services Group to offer a certified, next-generation 25-hour recording solution within its aircraft modification and retrofit programmes. The SkyLog-25 is designed to address increasing
Airbus has signed an agreement with JetBlue to upgrade cockpit display systems across part of the airline’s A320 fleet. The deal, announced at MRO Americas, forms part of JetBlue’s broader fleet modernisation and operational strategy. The contract covers the installation of Enhanced Electronic Instrument System (EEIS2) displays on 46 aircraft. The upgrade supports efforts to
Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil have launched a first-of-its-kind A320 component repair collaboration, aimed at supporting Delta’s fleet while also addressing growing demand from third-party airline customers. The agreement strengthens Delta TechOps’ global maintenance network and introduces a more integrated A320 component repair offering, underpinned by a shared focus on high-quality maintenance, repair and
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) and Air India have launched a major retrofit programme for the airline’s Boeing 787-8 fleet, aimed at enhancing cabin comfort and aligning onboard products with its newer aircraft. Under the initiative, RECARO will install its PL3530 seats in premium-economy and CL3710 seats in economy class. Both seat types have been tailored
GKN Aerospace has secured a new five-year agreement with Rolls-Royce to provide fan blade repair services across the RB211-535, Trent 700 and Trent 800 engine programmes, reinforcing a long-standing partnership between the two companies. The contract builds on more than two decades of GKN Aerospace’s established expertise in repairing fan blades, fan discs and annulus
AerFin has unveiled a new V2500 engine support capability, signalling a notable expansion of its MRO portfolio and strengthening its role within the global aviation aftermarket. The development positions the company to deliver more comprehensive, in-house support to operators and lessors navigating increasingly complex maintenance demands. The capability is underpinned by regulatory approvals from the
AMETEK MRO Drake Air, an AS9110/9100-certified MRO Centre of Excellence for aircraft thermal management, is expanding its thermal capabilities to support testing, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform. This move further reinforces Drake Air’s position as a trusted provider of advanced heat transfer solutions for next-generation commercial aircraft. The enhanced A220 capability
Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services (Pem-Air) has announced an expansion of its engine maintenance portfolio, introducing full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500-engine family. The development strengthens Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services’ ability to support operators with end-to-end solutions across all V2500 variants, which power aircraft including the Airbus A320ceo, MD-90 and Embraer C-390. As one of
