Liebherr has announced a strategic realignment and expansion of its operations at Liebherr-Transportation Systems Marica EOOD in Bulgaria. The company will establish a new, larger production site near its current location, which will eventually be vacated. The new facility, spanning 20,000 m², is expected to be fully operational by 2026 and marks a significant investment
General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has reported a new partnership with German avionics specialist Aircraft Electronic Engineering GmbH (AEE) for the redevelopment of two critical systems on the next-generation Do228 NXT special mission aircraft. The companies have signed a contract to redesign the engine interface unit (EIU) and the central warning system (CAWS), marking
Collins Aerospace (Collins), an RTX business, is reinforcing its aircraft electrification strategy with the launch of a new engineering centre of excellence in Wolverhampton, UK, and the establishment of a dedicated production line for electric thrust reverser actuation systems (elecTRAS™) in Colomiers, France. These developments represent a significant investment in the design, testing, and manufacturing
GE Aerospace has reported major investments in its test infrastructure to accelerate the development of next-generation hypersonic propulsion systems. Upgrades at facilities in Evendale, Ohio, Bohemia, New York, and Niskayuna, New York will allow the company to carry out higher-Mach, mission-relevant testing at an unprecedented scale. In Evendale, GE Aerospace is enhancing its testing capabilities
Safran Landing Systems has officially inaugurated a new state-of-the-art machining building and two advanced surface treatment lines at its Molsheim facility in Alsace, France. The ceremony was attended by key regional and company figures, including Claude Sturni, Vice-President of the Grand Est Region, Thierry Rogelet, Sub-Prefect of Molsheim, Olivier Andriès, CEO of Safran, and François
TP Aerospace has signed a new long-term cycle flat rate (CFR) agreement with Ukrainian cargo carrier Supernova Airlines (Supernova) to provide wheels and brakes support for the airline’s upcoming Boeing 737NG freighter operations. The deal marks a significant milestone in Supernova’s growth strategy and reinforces TP Aerospace’s presence in Eastern Europe’s aviation sector. The agreement
Safran has officially inaugurated Safran Blades, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to producing titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. The event marked a significant milestone for the aerospace manufacturer, with key dignitaries in attendance, including Adrien Dolimont, Minister-President of the Walloon Government and Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Walloon Minister of Economy and Industry. Also present were local authorities,
HAECO has announced a new partnership with Taiwan-based China Airlines to provide landing gear services for the carrier’s Boeing 737-800 fleet. The work will be carried out at HAECO’s dedicated landing gear facility in Xiamen, covering seven aircraft between 2025 and 2027. This agreement builds on a long-standing relationship between the two companies and expands
ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace division has signed a five-year maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) contract with Air Cairo, marking the Egyptian airline as a new customer. The agreement covers support for the LEAP-1A engines powering Air Cairo’s Airbus A320neo fleet. Services under the contract will include quick-turn repairs and Performance Restoration Shop Visit (PRSV) work,
In preparation for its upcoming facility in Portugal, Lufthansa Technik has opened a new training centre in Santa Maria da Feira, located approximately 35 kilometres south of Porto. The centre welcomed its first cohort of 18 employees for Lufthansa Technik Portugal on Monday, June 2. Situated in the ‘Perm’ industrial park, around nine kilometres from
