Aerial view of Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH

Liebherr-Aerospace to expand Lindenberg site to meet rising demand

March 24, 2026

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

EU backs Rolls-Royce UltraFan project with €64 million

March 20, 2026

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

Official opening of Ryanair's new MRO hub in Madrid

Ryanair opens €25 million Madrid mega maintenance hub

March 20, 2026

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 is bolstering its testing portfolio with the acquisition of T-RX avionics solution

ATEQ broadens testing portfolio with T-RX integration

March 20, 2026

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 commits €110 million to expand European operations

March 19, 2026

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 has secured Part-CAMO approval from the Estonian Transport Administration

AVIAHEADS secures Part-CAMO approval

March 19, 2026

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’

AFI KLM E&M and Air Mauritius extend A350 support deal

March 18, 2026

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

FACC sets up a new high-tech plant in Upper Austria

FACC invests €350m to boost capacity and innovation

March 17, 2026

FACC expects continued growth through to 2030, supported by current market forecasts, and plans to invest around €350 million in new technologies and the expansion of its global footprint. As part of this strategy, the company is further strengthening its key site in Upper Austria with the construction of a new high-tech facility in St.

Akasa Air will open an MRO facility at the upcoming Noida Airport

Akasa Air to launch MRO hub at Noida Airport

March 17, 2026

In a significant milestone for India’s aviation sector, Noida International Airport (NIA) and Akasa Air, one of the country’s fastest-growing airlines, have announced a strategic partnership to establish Akasa Air’s first maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the upcoming airport. The collaboration underscores a shared commitment to strengthening India’s aviation infrastructure and positioning NIA

Juneyao and Lufthansa Technik seal engine services deal

March 17, 2026

Juneyao Group, one of China’s leading aviation companies, and Lufthansa Technik have entered into an exclusive, landmark agreement for comprehensive engine overhaul services, marking their first long-term partnership of this kind. Covering more than 40 engine events across Juneyao Air, the group’s full-service carrier, and 9 Air, its low-cost subsidiary, the CFM56 agreement includes overhauls,

MRO & Production

Liebherr-Aerospace to expand Lindenberg site to meet rising demand

EU backs Rolls-Royce UltraFan project with €64 million

Ryanair opens €25 million Madrid mega maintenance hub

ATEQ broadens testing portfolio with T-RX integration

GE Aerospace commits €110 million to expand European operations

AVIAHEADS secures Part-CAMO approval

AFI KLM E&M and Air Mauritius extend A350 support deal

FACC invests €350m to boost capacity and innovation

Akasa Air to launch MRO hub at Noida Airport

Juneyao and Lufthansa Technik seal engine services deal

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