Japan Airlines (JAL), its engineering division JALEC, and Dutch aviation start-up Maeve Aerospace have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop the MAEVE Jet — a hybrid-electric regional aircraft set to reshape short-haul air travel. The collaboration is focused on tailoring the aircraft to meet Japan’s regional aviation needs while advancing low-emission
Mahindra Aerostructures (MASPL) and Aernnova Aerospace SAU (Aernnova) have signed a multi-year agreement worth around US$300 million. Under the terms of this partnership, MASPL will manufacture metal sub-assemblies and components for various Airbus aircraft as well as Embraer’s aircraft families, including the Embraer C390 Millennium military transport aircraft. The parts will be supplied to Aernnova’s
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey (LTAA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik, has renewed its Designated Overhaul Facility (DOF) licences with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) for the maintenance and overhaul of PW100 and PW150 engine types. The agreement was signed during the Paris Air Show and authorises LTAA to continue delivering full-scale engine maintenance
FDH Aero, a trusted and independent supply chain solutions provider for the aerospace and defence sectors, has announced significant global expansions across Europe, East Asia and South Asia. These developments are part of the company’s long-term investment strategy to strengthen infrastructure and local expertise in regions showing sustained growth, supported by major contract wins and
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has selected StandardAero to provide MRO support for the CFM International LEAP-1A turbofan engines powering its fleet of Airbus A320neo-family aircraft. StandardAero delivers support for the next-generation CFM International LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engine family from its 810,000-ft² facility in San Antonio, Texas. It is a CFM LEAP Premier MRO provider, having
Woodward, a global specialist in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, has announced that Airbus has selected the company as the supplier for the electro-hydraulic A350 spoiler actuation system. The agreement covers actuation systems for 12 of the aircraft’s 14 spoilers, along with maintenance and repair services for the Woodward-supplied A350 Spoiler Actuation System. These
Rolls-Royce has announced that the first Trent XWB-84 engine scheduled for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) will be inducted this week at Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance’s (AFI KLM E&M) facility, located at Charles De Gaulle Airport, Paris, France. This milestone marks the establishment of dedicated capability to support the Air France fleet
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Deutsche Aircraft revealed the integration of Garmin’s advanced G5000 PRIME flight deck into its next-generation D328eco regional turboprop. This major update brings cutting-edge avionics to the 40-seat aircraft, enhancing its mission to redefine sustainable regional aviation through innovation and operational efficiency. The G5000 PRIME introduces a fully integrated, touchscreen-based
Rolls-Royce has launched the first of two durability enhancement packages for its Trent 1000 engines, a significant step in its transformation programme aimed at becoming a more resilient, competitive and growth-driven business. This upgrade will more than double the engine’s time on wing—the length of time an engine can remain in service before requiring scheduled
STS Aviation Services (STS) has secured an important extension to its CAA Part 21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA), significantly enhancing its capabilities in the repair and modification of turbine engine components. This latest approval marks a strategic advancement for STS’s UK-based design team, now authorised to develop and certify minor modifications and minor repairs on
