Daher is strengthening its operations on Airbus final assembly lines in Toulouse, France, supporting long-haul wide-body aircraft following the renewal of cabin outfitting contracts for the A350 and A330 programmes. On the A350, Daher is involved in one out of every two aircraft assembled, delivering high value-added services including installation, assembly, quality inspection and technical
Airbourne Colours, an aircraft painting and refinishing specialist, has announced a new partnership with Austrian Airlines to deliver a comprehensive painting programme for the airline’s Airbus A320 fleet. Under the agreement, ten aircraft will be repainted at Airbourne Colours’ East Midlands Airport paint facility, marking a strong start to 2026 for the company’s aircraft painting
On January 14, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) began construction of a new hangar at El Mirage Airfield in El Mirage, California. The facility is being developed in the high desert of Southern California, adjacent to GA-ASI’s existing Desert Horizon Flight Operations facility. The project will deliver nearly 85,000 ft² of new hangar space
Bombardier plans to build a new 126,000 ft², state-of-the-art manufacturing centre in Dorval, Québec, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy. Located close to the Challenger manufacturing centre and the Laurent Beaudoin Completion Centre, the new facility will expand Bombardier’s industrial footprint and further strengthen its production capabilities. The project represents an investment
The commercial aviation industry as a whole is under tremendous pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. This doesn’t just apply to the aircraft which fly between destinations, but every aspect of operations which help airlines to transport passengers. That includes aircraft MRO. While engines are more efficient and sustainable fuel is being introduced into the
Heston MRO has announced the opening of its newest international line station at Auckland Airport in New Zealand. The facility has been established and will be operated through a strategic partnership with Fieldair, a New Zealand MRO provider. This expansion marks Heston MRO’s first permanent presence in New Zealand and responds directly to the requirements
AJW Group has been awarded a new long-term power-by-the-hour (PBH) component support contract with Air Astana and its low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan, covering the airlines’ expanding Airbus A320-family fleet. The agreement became effective on January 1 and supports an initial fleet of 56 Airbus aircraft. The covered fleet comprises a growing mix of A320 and A321ceo
Barq Group and Elroy Air have signed an initial agreement to form a joint venture that will invest US$200 million in a new manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi to produce the Chaparral autonomous cargo aircraft. The partnership brings together Barq Group, a prominent provider of smart mobility and logistics solutions across the MENA region, and
Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic have broken ground on Turkish Technic’s state-of-the-art maintenance centre at Istanbul Airport. Announced in May 2025 as the latest addition to the Rolls-Royce MRO network, the facility will strengthen Turkish Technic’s position at the forefront of the maintenance industry. It will also complement Rolls-Royce’s existing MRO footprint and support growing long-term
Joby Aviation (Joby) has signed an agreement to acquire a manufacturing facility of more than 700,000 ft² in the Dayton, Ohio area. The site is ready for immediate use and will initially support Joby’s plans to double production to four aircraft per month by 2027, while also allowing for substantial future expansion. The new factory
