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Rendering of AerSale’s new facility in Millington, Tennessee © AerSale

AerSale opens new facility in Millington, Tennessee

AerSale, a distinguished provider of aviation products and services, has reported the opening of its newest location in Millington, Tennessee, with its first aircraft induction. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in AerSale’s commitment to serving its customers and enhancing its MRO capabilities to better support the global commercial aviation industry. Founded in 1917,

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SIA Engineering and Eaton establish joint venture in Malaysia

Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Eaton have formed a joint venture (JV) company, Eaton Aerospace Component Services Asia Sdn Bhd, in Malaysia. SIAEC holds a 49% equity stake in the company, while Eaton holds the remaining 51%. This development follows SIAEC’s and Eaton’s announcement on July 11, 2023 (Singapore time) regarding the signing of

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The V2500® engine powers commercial, cargo and military aircraft © Pratt & Whitney

FTAI Aviation and IAE sign V2500 engine maintenance agreement

FTAI Aviation and IAE International Aero Engines (IAE) have announced a five-year EngineWise® maintenance services agreement for V2500 engines. The agreement encompasses over 100 full-performance restoration shop visits. IAE is a multinational consortium consisting of Pratt & Whitney, Pratt & Whitney Aero Engines International GmbH, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation, and MTU Aero Engines AG. “FTAI’s

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F-35 fighter jet © GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace to double F-35 canopy production capacity

GKN Aerospace has announced plans to double the F-35 canopy production capacity at its Garden Grove, California site, resulting in the creation of more than 100 new jobs. A customer investment of up to US$150 million will fund state-of-the-art tools and equipment for the new production line, addressing the ongoing demand for the F-35 Lightning

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Paint hangar © MAAS Aviation

MAAS Aviation marks milestone with 1,000th aircraft painted at Hamburg Facility

MAAS Aviation, globally renowned experts in aircraft painting and exterior coatings, celebrated the painting of the 1,000th aircraft at its custom-built facility at the Airbus Finkenwerder final assembly line (FAL) in Hamburg, Germany. The facility, capable of painting up to 144 aircraft annually, features three bays that can accommodate aircraft as large as the A321XLR.

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Eve has named suppliers for eVTOL windows, doors and fuselage components © Eve Air Mobility

Eve Air Mobility adds new suppliers for eVTOL aircraft

Eve Air Mobility (Eve) has announced the addition of four new suppliers for its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. KRD Luftfahrttechnik GmbH (KRD) will provide KASIGLAS® polycarbonate windows, Latecoere will supply the aircraft’s doors, while RALLC and Alltec will both contribute fuselage components. “Eve has assembled a strong list of global and local

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Pegasus Airlines will line-fit fifty Airbus A321neo aircraft with Acro's Series 9 fixed-back seats

Acro Aircraft Seating secures contract with Pegasus Airlines

Acro Aircraft Seating has been awarded the contract to outfit 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft in the expanding Pegasus Airlines fleet with its innovative Series 9 fixed-back seats. Deliveries to the Turkish low-cost carrier will commence in the first quarter of 2025, with the initial order set to be completed by the end of 2029. There

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Collins Aerospace to equip Avianca’s A320neo fleet with wheels and brakes

Avianca opts for Collins Aerospace’s wheels and brakes solutions

Avianca, a prominent Colombian airline, has chosen Collins Aerospace to supply wheels and brakes for its new fleet of 103 A320neo aircraft over the next 15 years. Collins Aerospace currently equips Avianca’s fleet of A320ceo and A320neo aircraft with wheels and brakes. The brakes feature DURACARB® carbon friction material, offering a longer brake life compared

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EFW will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the yea

EFW to launch manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the centre of competence for Airbus aircraft conversions (P2F) and lightweight components and cabin systems, is set to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing line for Airspace L Bins by the end of the year. These new upsized overhead bins are designed for Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft. EFW was chosen by Airbus to manufacture

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Ground-breaking ceremony of Hangar 3 at Pensacola International Airport

ST Engineering begins hangar construction at Pensacola Airport

ST Engineering has commenced construction of its third aircraft maintenance hangar at Pensacola International Airport on June 4, marking a significant milestone in its growth and expansion plans in Pensacola. The new 167,000 ft² state-of-the-art hangar will feature two bays capable of servicing wide-body aircraft and is projected to contribute an additional 500,000 man-hours annually

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