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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

April 21st 2026
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Drake Air is expanding its thermal capabilities to support testing, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform

Drake Air expands A220 thermal MRO capability

AMETEK MRO Drake Air, an AS9110/9100-certified MRO Centre of Excellence for aircraft thermal management, is expanding its thermal capabilities to support testing, repair and overhaul services for the Airbus A220 platform. This move further reinforces Drake Air’s position as a trusted provider of advanced heat transfer solutions for next-generation commercial aircraft. The enhanced A220 capability will support a growing operator …
Signing ceremony between Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian confirms six more Dreamliners

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have confirmed an order for six additional 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as the carrier fully exercises options included in its 2023 agreement. The deal converts previously agreed commitments into a firm order, reinforcing the airline’s long-term fleet expansion strategy. Ethiopian Airlines plans to deploy the 787-9 aircraft to grow its intercontinental network from its Addis Ababa hub …
ILS and Block Aero link platforms in digital push

ILS and Block Aero link platforms in digital push

Inventory Locator Service (ILS) has announced a new integration partnership with Block Aero Technologies, aimed at connecting their respective platforms to deliver a more streamlined digital experience for aerospace customers. ILS operates as a global marketplace and intelligence platform, linking buyers and sellers across more than 125 countries and enabling aviation professionals to source, trade and analyse aircraft parts and …
PM-Air is introducing full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500-engine family

Pem-Air boosts V2500 MRO capability

Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services (Pem-Air) has announced an expansion of its engine maintenance portfolio, introducing full-scope MRO services for the IAE V2500-engine family. The development strengthens Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services’ ability to support operators with end-to-end solutions across all V2500 variants, which power aircraft including the Airbus A320ceo, MD-90 and Embraer C-390. As one of the most widely used engines …
PW1500G engine

BeauTech expands GTF footprint with PW1500G contract

BeauTech Power Systems (BeauTech) has announced the acquisition of five new Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan (GTF) engines, purchased directly from Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business. The engines will be leased to a key customer to support operations and the continued expansion of an Airbus A220 fleet. The move follows BeauTech’s initial entry into the GTF segment in …
Scott Butler

Ascent reshuffles leadership as CCO Scott Butler exits

Ascent Aviation Services has announced a senior leadership change, appointing Scott Diaz as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing while confirming the imminent departure of Chief Commercial Officer Scott Butler. Butler, who has held the CCO role for nearly eight years, is set to leave the business later this month. During his tenure, he was instrumental in shaping and …
CTS will service CF-6 engines from S.F. Airlines © AirTeamImages

CTS Engines seals long-term CF6 overhaul deal with S.F. Airlines

CTS Engines (CTS), a specialist in jet engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), has secured a multi-year agreement with S.F. Airlines, one of China’s leading cargo carriers, to service its CF6-80C2 engines. The deal centres on comprehensive repair and overhaul support for engines powering the airline’s Boeing 767 and 747 fleets, reinforcing a strategic partnership focused on reliability, efficiency and …

JAL unveils new RECARO R2 economy seat for 737 MAX

GTF Advantage cleared for Europe

NH90 upgrade moves forward

Bell sets up Ukraine subsidiary

Lockheed secures US$1.9bn C-130J training deal

Damien Proust becomes SVP Engineering at ATR

AACS acquires B757 for dismantling

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