Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the RECARO R2 economy class seat for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, unveiling the product at an event in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. The airline’s forthcoming 737 MAX 8 aircraft will feature the R2 seat throughout the economy cabin, with a focus on passenger comfort, connectivity and
Woodward has agreed to sell its pilot controls product line and associated services to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (Ontic). The transaction forms part of Woodward’s broader strategy to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on higher-growth areas within its aerospace operations. The divestment includes a range of pilot control products used in both commercial and defence
Have inventory strategies changed that much since supply chain problems entered the equation, and does demand forecasting help to mitigate certain supply challenges? Unexpected Aircraft on Ground (AOG) instances are every carrier’s nightmare, and costly in the extreme. Whether a carrier performs MRO operations in house or contracts them out to a specialist operator, when
Jeh Aerospace has signed a long-term agreement (LTA) with Liebherr-Aerospace to manufacture and supply high-precision components for landing gear systems on high-rate commercial single-aisle aircraft programmes. Under the agreement, Jeh Aerospace will produce these components at its dedicated facility in Hyderabad, India, becoming part of Liebherr-Aerospace’s global industrial network. The LTA was formalised during a
ANTAVIA, an AMETEK MRO business and a global provider of MRO services for commercial and business aviation aircraft, has been awarded an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) contract by Héroux-Devtek. The agreement covers the repair and overhaul of Embraer Legacy and Embraer Praetor landing gear equipment across Europe. Laurent Bouissou, DVP Business Manager at ANTAVIA, stated:
Collins Aerospace has announced that three international airlines have selected its Helix main cabin seat for upcoming narrow-body aircraft deliveries, covering approximately 200 aircraft across Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families. Designed to meet the evolving demands of single-aisle travel, the Helix seat focuses on improving passenger comfort while enhancing operational efficiency. Its ergonomic design
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding low-cost carrier, has chosen a mix of European and Asian manufacturers to supply seating and cabin interiors for its new Airbus A330-900neo wide-body fleet. The airline is preparing to introduce ten aircraft, with the first scheduled to enter service in summer 2027. The carrier has confirmed a two-class configuration comprising
Satair and Schroth Safety Products (Schroth) have entered into a new exclusive distribution agreement to support aftermarket requirements for the Installed Physical Secondary Barrier (IPSB) system in North America. The agreement establishes Satair as the sole provider of spares and initial provisioning (IP) packages for this critical security equipment. The IPSB is a secondary barrier
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
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
