The Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South has opened a new Painting & Grinding Centre with Lufthansa Technik Middle East. The development reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding its regional capabilities. It also strengthens MBRAH’s position as a leading aviation hub for advanced aviation services and MRO. The facility is designed to
Rolls-Royce has announced a £19.3 million investment in its highly specialised Advanced Blade Casting Facility (ABCF) in Rotherham, supported by a £2 million grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA). The combined £21.3 million investment will enhance the facility’s capability and productivity. ABCF manufactures some of the world’s most advanced turbine blades for
Safran Electrical & Power has unveiled its new building in Sarasota, Florida, dedicated to the MRO of aerospace electrical systems, strengthening its operational footprint in the region. The new expansion positions Sarasota as a key hub for power generation, distribution and conversion management solutions, with the site now covering 140,000 ft². The facility supports a
Liebherr-Aerospace is set to significantly expand its Lindenberg, Germany, site from 2026, reinforcing its capacity to meet growing demand across both production and aftermarket services in the aviation sector. The long-planned development reflects sustained market growth, particularly in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities, as well as increasing requirements for advanced aircraft systems. Central to
Rolls-Royce has secured €64 million (US$73.6 million) in funding from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations), a collaborative research programme supporting the development and planned ground testing of the UltraFan 30 demonstrator. The project will focus on maturing and advancing next-generation propulsion
Ryanair has inaugurated its new €25 million maintenance centre at Madrid Barajas Airport—the largest in its network. With capacity for seven aircraft, the 22,000 m² state-of-the-art facility, located in the airport’s industrial zone, will create 700 highly skilled jobs, including engineers, mechanics and support staff, further strengthening Madrid and Spain’s position as a leading European
ATEQ Aviation, a global leader in aeronautical test equipment, has announced the strategic acquisition of the T-RX avionics testing solution, formerly owned by CCX Technologies. The move significantly expands ATEQ’s offering, combining world-class air data testing with advanced avionics diagnostics to better serve the aircraft maintenance sector. The T-RX is a compact and highly reliable
GE Aerospace plans to invest more than €110 million across its European manufacturing sites this year as it seeks to expand production capacity, accelerate advanced manufacturing and strengthen delivery performance for customers. The investment programme is accompanied by plans to recruit more than 1,000 new employees across Europe in 2026. A substantial share of the
AVIAHEADS OÜ has received approval as a standalone Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (Part-CAMO) from the Estonian Transport Administration under approval reference EE.CAMO.0033. The current approved scope covers the Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 family, Airbus A330 and Boeing 737 aircraft, with airworthiness review certification (ARC) included within the approved scope. This milestone marks a significant step in AVIAHEADS’
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Mauritius have announced a multi-year extension of their agreement covering component support, including full pool and repair services, as well as Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) support for the airlines Airbus A350 fleet. The extension reflects the strong and ongoing alignment between the two
