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ALOFT unveils modular 737 cabin retrofit STC

April 15, 2026

ALOFT AeroArchitects has announced the release of a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for a multi-aircraft cabin interior retrofit on the Boeing 737 series, establishing a modular, repeatable certification pathway for interior upgrades. The approval incorporates multiple technologies from across the aerospace ecosystem, including the first Spectrum Networks aviation-grade smart outlet installed and certified for the

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Safran is investing €150 million in a new hydraulic press

Safran invests €150m to double forging capacity at Gennevilliers site

April 14, 2026

Safran Aircraft Engines is significantly expanding its industrial capabilities through a €150 million investment in a new 30,000 metric tonne hydraulic press at its Gennevilliers, France, site, aimed at strengthening production of critical components for both commercial and military aircraft engines. The facility, expected to be operational by 2029, will create 130 jobs from 2026

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Alaris Aerospace merges global operations into single Florida hub

April 14, 2026

Alaris Aerospace Systems has announced plans to bring its four U.S. warehouse operations together into a single, purpose-built Global Fulfilment Centre in Jupiter, Florida. The new facility is intended to streamline operations, enhance service delivery and strengthen the company’s long-term growth trajectory, while reinforcing the resilience of its global supply chain. The consolidation marks a

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GKN Aerospace has launched TITAN-AM in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

GKN Aerospace launches TITAN-AM

April 13, 2026

GKN Aerospace has launched TITAN-AM (Titanium Industrialisation and Technology Advancement for Near-net Additive Manufacturing), an US$8.4 million programme in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). The initiative is aimed at advancing and industrialising Laser Metal Deposition with Wire (LMD-w) technology to support next-generation aerostructures. The TITAN-AM programme will focus on five key

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'The BOW'

Lufthansa Technik unveils modular VIP cabin concept ‘The BOW’

April 13, 2026

At this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik is introducing a new approach to VIP aviation with “The BOW” – a modular narrow-body cabin concept developed in exclusive collaboration with Designworks, a BMW Group company. The concept reimagines shared premium travel for executive groups, sports teams and artists. Responding to growing demand for flexible,

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FL Technics Wheels & Brakes has received UK CAA Part-145 approval

UK CAA approval unlocks new growth for FL Technics Wheels and Brakes

April 13, 2026

FL Technics Wheels and Brakes, a component maintenance provider and part of the FL Technics Group, has secured approval from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), enabling it to service UK-registered aircraft and expand its capabilities within the component MRO segment. The approval (UK.145.01957), granted on February 6, 2026, confirms compliance with UK Part-145 requirements

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Setna iO has acquired a B737-800 airframe for teardown

Setna iO boosts 737 parts supply with new teardown

April 10, 2026

Setna iO (Setna) has acquired an additional Boeing 737-800 airframe for teardown, with dismantling scheduled at ecube’s facility in Castellón, Spain. The move forms part of the company’s ongoing strategy to expand its inventory of serviceable material and ensure a steady supply of certified components for airline and MRO customers. The latest acquisition reinforces Setna’s

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GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace and Waygate launch AI engine inspection Tech

April 10, 2026

Waygate Technologies, a Baker Hughes business specialising in non-destructive testing (NDT), and GE Aerospace have introduced new automated inspection templates designed to modernise engine maintenance processes. The Menu Directed Inspection (MDI) templates, developed for GEnx-1B and -2B engines, mark an important step towards greater standardisation and automation in borescope inspections. The rollout forms part of

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Elysian Aircraft E9X

Elysian completes second design iteration of E9X aircraft

April 10, 2026

Elysian Aircraft (Elysian) has reached a new milestone in the development of its all-electric E9X aircraft, completing its Conceptual Design Review and progressing towards the next phase of engineering. This achievement confirms the soundness of the aircraft’s core design principles, following several years of targeted research and development, and marks the transition from early feasibility

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JetBlue

JetBlue deal anchors Punta Cana’s rise as MRO powerhouse

April 10, 2026

FL Technics has secured a landmark agreement to service JetBlue aircraft at its forthcoming maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Punta Cana, signalling a major step in the Dominican Republic’s emergence as a regional aviation hub. The deal not only provides an early commercial anchor for the new site but also reflects a shared

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