ST Engineering Commercial Aerospace has secured a Boeing 737 MAX component maintenance-by-the-hour (MBH) programme, alongside a 737NG landing gear overhaul contract, from Skymark Airlines—Japan’s first Boeing 737 MAX operator. The award marks a fresh milestone in a longstanding partnership that began in 2013, built on trust and delivery performance. ST Engineering looks forward to supporting
Marubeni Corporation has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in DASI, a prominent global provider of commercial aviation inventory solutions, thereby making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The transaction was executed through Marubeni Aviation Asset Investment LLC, its U.S.-based aviation aftermarket and asset trading arm. This move reflects Marubeni’s strategic intent to strengthen
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) has announced an innovative sustainability-focused trial in partnership with Iberia. The initiative will launch this spring aboard an Iberia A320neo, where passengers will experience new environmentally conscious seating features within a hybrid cabin fitted with R1 and R2 economy-class seats. As part of a RECARO modification kit, 186 seats will be
International Aerospace Coatings (IAC) is expanding its global footprint by securing a long-term lease on both a wide-body and narrow-body hangar at Safi Aviation Park in Malta (MLA). The wide-body hangar, capable of accommodating all aircraft up to and including the A380, alongside the narrow-body facility, will form a key part of the company’s infrastructure
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
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, 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
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 (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 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
