Qantas is set to introduce a next-generation inflight experience across its domestic and short-haul international flights with a comprehensive cabin upgrade programme for its Boeing 737 aircraft. The initiative forms part of the airline’s ongoing fleet renewal and aims to enhance the customer experience on existing aircraft. The programme will see 42 Boeing 737 aircraft
Slate Aviation, an operator of VIP Bombardier CRJ and Challenger 850 aircraft in the U.S., has opened a new aircraft MRO and cabin conversion facility at Middle Georgia Regional Airport. The 80,000 ft² facility, formerly used by Bombardier and Stevens Aerospace, will support the maintenance and VIP conversion of Slate’s fleet of nearly 35 CRJ-200
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and Air Canada have signed a ten-year contract for component support services for 58 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. This agreement, the first major component support contract between the two airlines, includes the creation of a dedicated pool stock in Toronto, Canada, to support Air Canada’s
On 17 February, Liebherr marked a significant milestone with the ground-breaking ceremony for the expansion of Liebherr Aerospace Brasil LTDA in Guaratinguetá, near São Paulo, Brasil. The event was attended by invited guests, company management, and Liebherr employees, officially launching the construction phase. Over the next decade, Liebherr will invest approximately €45 million (US$47.25 million)
Honda Aircraft Company has officially commenced production of the first HondaJet Echelon test unit with the assembly of the aircraft’s wing structure in Greensboro, North Carolina. Scheduled for its maiden flight in 2026, the HondaJet Echelon will feature a larger cabin, increased passenger capacity, and extended range compared to previous HondaJet models, introducing the award-winning
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX company, is set to expand its global network of GTF engine maintenance providers by adding Sanad Group (Sanad), the global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions company, wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor, Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala). Sanad’s new state-of-the-art facility, expected to be completed by 2028, will further
Satair, an Airbus Services company, has signed a multi-year agreement with Vietjet Air for its integrated material services (IMS), a comprehensive material support solution for the airline’s entire Airbus A320 and A330 fleet. Under this exclusive agreement, Satair will provide consignment stock and pooling support for expendable materials specific to Vietjet’s Airbus fleet. The tailored
British Airways has announced its intention to acquire Boeing’s hangar facility and MRO business at Gatwick Airport (Gatwick), securing jobs and strengthening its presence at the airport. The move will enhance BA’s engineering capabilities, benefiting both customers and operations. The transaction includes the creation of a new wholly owned subsidiary, British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG),
At Aero India 2025, Bharat Forge and Liebherr unveiled a strategic partnership to establish a manufacturing facility aimed at addressing the increasing global demand in the aerospace sector. Under this collaboration, Bharat Forge will develop a state-of-the-art facility at its headquarters in Pune, India, with operations set to commence in 2025. The facility will incorporate
WestJet has signed an exclusive 15-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) for the maintenance of its CFM International LEAP-1B engines, which power the airline’s Boeing 737 fleet. As part of the agreement, Lufthansa Technik will establish a new engine repair facility in Calgary, dedicated to servicing LEAP-1B engines for near-wing and quick-turn work. The
