Pratt & Whitney has secured a US$1.6 billion undefinitised contract action to sustain the F135 engine, which powers all three variants of the F-35 Lightning II, widely regarded as the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft. The contract covers a range of essential sustainment activities for both US and international operators. These include depot-level maintenance and
Airbus has revised its aircraft delivery forecast for 2025 after identifying a quality issue with fuselage panels used on certain A320-family aircraft. The European manufacturer announced on Wednesday that it now expects to deliver around 790 commercial aircraft next year—down from its previous target of approximately 820. According to Airbus, the adjustment reflects the timing
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) is closing the year on a strong upward trajectory, poised to exceed its 2024 revenue figure of roughly €576 million (US$674 million). The company anticipates sustained double-digit growth in 2025 and beyond, reflecting both the revival of global aviation and rising demand for premium seating solutions. This momentum follows a year
Liebherr-Aerospace is set to open a dedicated service centre in early 2026 within the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) in Dubai South, marking a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the Middle East. The new facility, strategically positioned beside the emerging Al Maktoum International Airport, will begin operations with EASA/GCAA Part 145 certification
GE Aerospace has confirmed a £19 million investment over the next three years to refurbish its Wales site, a flagship centre for commercial engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). The programme will reinforce essential infrastructure, sharpen operational performance, and support sustainability goals, ensuring the facility remains a leading force in global fleet support. The refurbishment
Although the Air France-KLM Group is widely recognised for its passenger transport operations, it is also a heavyweight in both cargo services and aircraft maintenance. The Group’s maintenance division employs 13,500 specialists, including 7,200 based in France, who care not only for the Air France and KLM fleets but also for more than 3,000 aircraft
EDGE Group company EPI, a key player in precision engineering across the UAE’s aerospace, defence and energy sectors, has announced a strategic collaboration with Etihad Engineering, one of the world’s foremost aircraft MRO providers. Revealed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, the partnership focuses on advancing machining capabilities for aircraft components, including maintenance, repair and overhaul
Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its maintenance capabilities with plans to build a new aircraft hangar inside Incheon International Airport’s High Tech Aviation Complex. Developed in partnership with the Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), the project is backed by a KRW 176 billion (US$99 million) investment from the airline as it prepares
SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a letter of intent (LoI) designed to broaden their collaboration on CFM LEAP engine maintenance in Singapore. The agreement sets the stage for both companies to explore an expanded scope of services under their existing commercial arrangement, including the possible creation of a
The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, the emirate’s dedicated aerospace district, has formally inaugurated TIM Aerospace’s new state-of-the-art maintenance hangar—now recognised as one of the largest independent MRO facilities in the Middle East. Constructed to the maximum permitted design dimensions, the hangar offers substantial capacity, accommodating up to 12 narrow-body aircraft
