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Thales and Malaysia Airlines have signed a long-term avionics service agreement

Thales signs avionics support deal for Malaysia Airlines’ new A330neos

Thales and Malaysia Airlines have entered into a long-term services agreement covering the Thales avionics systems onboard the airline’s new A330neo fleet. This strategic partnership ensures dedicated support for the airline’s operations, enhancing fleet reliability and optimising maintenance efficiency. Under the agreement, Thales will oversee all repairs of its avionics products, while also providing guaranteed

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GE Aerospace has granted ITP Aero license for CT7-2F1 engine MRO

ITP Aero secures GE Aerospace licence for CT7-2F1 engine

GE Aerospace has granted ITP Aero a licence for the MRO of the CT7-2F1 engine, enhancing global service capabilities for operators of the Bell 525. Under this agreement, ITP Aero will become a value-added partner within GE Aerospace’s TrueChoice™ programme, providing comprehensive maintenance solutions for the latest CT7 engine variant. ITP Aero is a leader

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Official ground-breaking ceremony at Grand Junction MRO facility © West Star Aviation

Breaking new ground: West Star Aviation sets course for growth

West Star Aviation has officially broken ground on a major expansion at its Grand Junction (GJT) MRO facility. The ceremony, held on March 11, marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art hangar, adding 40,000 ft² to accommodate increasing demand for maintenance services, avionics installations, and interior refurbishments. The project also includes 38,000 ft² of

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FL Technics has opened its in-house sewing facility © FL Technics

FL Technics opens new in-house sewing facility

FL Technics is expanding its service portfolio by opening an approved in-house sewing shop. This new capability will enable the company to offer a wider range of aircraft cabin products, enhancing passenger comfort and convenience. The sewing facility will produce a variety of items, including aircraft seat covers, curtains, blankets, bags and straps. These products

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Magnetic Engines Tallinn © Magnetic Group

Magnetic Group expands EN 9110 certification to engine MRO

Magnetic Group has successfully renewed its EN 9110 certification, now extending its scope to include engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services. This expansion provides Magnetic Engines’ customers with greater assurance of high-quality, consistent maintenance that complies with the strictest aviation industry standards. EN 9110 is an internationally recognised aerospace quality management system (QMS) standard,

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FAI will add a second Learjet 60 XR to its Bombardier fleet © FAI

FAI reports steady 2024 revenues, closes Berlin MRO facility

FAI Aviation Group, a provider of mission-critical aviation services, has announced consolidated group revenues of €130 million (US$141.7 million) for 2024, matching its 2023 performance. FAI continues its fleet renewal programme, adding a second Learjet 60 XR to its 16-strong Bombardier fleet. The aircraft (D-CFAQ) replaces one of its four legacy Learjet 60s, with plans

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Rendering of the new hangar in Malta © Lufthansa Technik

Lufthansa Technik Malta expands with new hangar for 787 Dreamliner maintenance

Lufthansa Technik Malta, the European Centre of Excellence for wide-body base maintenance within the Lufthansa Technik network, is set to expand its facilities and increase capacity. From autumn 2026, a new 6,400 metre² hangar will be dedicated to base maintenance services, particularly cabin modifications for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As a Boeing-licensed service centre, Lufthansa

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Jim Berberet (l), AAR SVP Component Services and Shev Weerasekera, VP Engineering and Fleet Management for Cebu Pacific © AAR

AAR to service Cebu Pacific’s nacelles of A320 fleet

AAR CORP. has signed a multi-year agreement with Cebu Pacific Air to provide nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s A320 fleet powered by the CFM56-5B engine. The work will be carried out at AAR’s Component Services facility in Chonburi, Thailand. AAR has a longstanding relationship with Cebu Pacific, previously supplying USM

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Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is visiting Poland alongside a senior commercial and defence delegation

Embraer to establish Poland as a European Centre of Excellence

Embraer has announced plans to position Poland as a centre of excellence in Europe. This week, Francisco Gomes Neto, President and CEO of Embraer, is visiting Poland alongside a senior commercial and defence delegation to engage with existing, new and potential partners. Their discussions will focus on manufacturing, final assembly, maintenance and repair, passenger-to-freight conversions,

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Hebei Airlines Boeing 737-800 aircraft © Hebei Airlines

LHT and Hebei Airlines strengthen engine maintenance partnership

Lufthansa Technik and Hebei Airlines have reinforced their long-term collaboration by signing a new engine maintenance services contract. This agreement covers the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of CFM56-7B engines used in Hebei Airlines’ Boeing 737-800 fleet. The maintenance work will commence this year at Lufthansa Technik’s engine facility in Hamburg, Germany. During the contract

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