B787 cabin modification at the Lufthansa Technik facility in Malta

Lufthansa Technik completes first 787 cabin upgrade in Malta

March 31, 2026

Lufthansa Technik has successfully completed its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin modification at its European Centre of Excellence for wide-body base maintenance services in Malta. This milestone marks a significant step in the expansion of Lufthansa Technik Malta’s wide-body service portfolio. The comprehensive upgrade included the removal and installation of a new seating configuration, alongside

Safran establishes new Wallonia subsidiary with €125m investment

March 30, 2026

François Lepot, Chief Executive Officer of Safran Aero Boosters, has announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Safran Booster Components, located in Welkenraedt, Wallonia, Belgium. The announcement, made in the presence of Pierre-Yves Jeholet, Vice-President of the Walloon Government and Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment, supports Wallonia’s reindustrialisation efforts. The new industrial site

FIGEAC AÉRO has signed new agreements for the production of mechanical components in Mexico

FIGEAC AÉRO secures new Mexico production contracts

March 30, 2026

FIGEAC AÉRO, an established partner to major aerospace manufacturers, has announced the signing of new agreements for the production in Mexico of mechanical components for the assembly of passenger seats, electrical harnesses and landing gear, to be fitted to commercial aircraft. Following three separate tenders in North America, FIGEAC AÉRO has been selected to produce

Sealing the deal for GE90 engine support: representatives from Philippine Airlines and AFI KLM E&M

Philippine Airlines, AFI KLM E&M renew GE90 engine support

March 30, 2026

Philippine Airlines and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have renewed and extended their long-term maintenance agreement covering the airline’s GE90 engines, reinforcing one of the longest-standing GE90 partnerships in the Asia-Pacific region. The amended contract was formally signed on March 25, 2026, at Philippine Airlines’ headquarters in Manila. As one

Lufthansa Technik Component Services' new Tulsa facility

Lufthansa Technik opens new Tulsa, Oklahoma, facility

March 27, 2026

Lufthansa Technik Component Services (LTCS) has officially opened its new state-of-the-art facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. The 25,000 ft² building marks the first major milestone in a two-phase expansion programme and introduces 90 new workstations, an upgraded avionics workshop, and expanded administrative space to support growing demand for component MRO services across the Americas. The

Dassault Systèmes powers digital leap for D328eco programme

March 27, 2026

Dassault Systèmes is collaborating with Deutsche Aircraft to advance the digital transformation of the aviation industry. In developing the D328eco regional aircraft, Deutsche Aircraft is utilising Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform to manage design, testing, certification and production within an integrated, model-based environment. This approach enables earlier decision-making, reduces risk and significantly shortens development timelines. The

Turkish Technic and Centrum Air sign component pool deal

March 27, 2026

Turkish Technic has signed a multi-year component pool agreement for the Airbus A320 fleet of Centrum Air, Uzbekistan’s largest private airline and part of Centrum Holding, an international logistics and transportation group. Under the agreement, Turkish Technic will provide comprehensive component support to ensure the continued operational efficiency and reliability of Centrum Air’s growing A320

DASI will support Mesa's fleet transitions and integration with Republic Airways Holdings © DASI

DASI signs agreement with Mesa Airlines to support fleet transition

March 27, 2026

DASI, a global provider of aviation inventory and logistics solutions, has signed an agreement with Mesa Airlines to support its fleet transitions and integration with Republic Airways Holdings Inc. DASI has acquired spare parts inventories covering Mesa’s entire CRJ700 and CRJ900 fleet. The programme includes coordinated uplifts from several of Mesa’s key U.S. locations, executed

Sections of the enhanced 787-9 are loaded into final assembly © Boeing

FAA clears higher take-off weight for Boeing 787

March 26, 2026

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified an increased maximum take-off weight (iMTOW) for the 787-9 and 787-10, giving Boeing’s airline customers greater flexibility to carry more payload or operate longer routes. The first aircraft built with this capability are now progressing through ticketing and delivery activities. Driven by customer demandProgramme leaders say the

AA selects Direct Maintenance for Boeing 777 and 787 support

March 25, 2026

Direct Maintenance, operating under the brand name Magnetic Line, has signed a line maintenance agreement with American Airlines to support its Boeing 777 and 787 operations at Dublin Airport (DUB). The agreement covers full technical handling services, including ETOPS support. American Airlines operates approximately one to two daily flights to Dublin during the winter season,

MRO & Production

Lufthansa Technik completes first 787 cabin upgrade in Malta

Safran establishes new Wallonia subsidiary with €125m investment

FIGEAC AÉRO secures new Mexico production contracts

Philippine Airlines, AFI KLM E&M renew GE90 engine support

Lufthansa Technik opens new Tulsa, Oklahoma, facility

Dassault Systèmes powers digital leap for D328eco programme

Turkish Technic and Centrum Air sign component pool deal

DASI signs agreement with Mesa Airlines to support fleet transition

FAA clears higher take-off weight for Boeing 787

AA selects Direct Maintenance for Boeing 777 and 787 support

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