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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

March 20th 2026
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EU backs Rolls-Royce UltraFan project with €64 million

EU backs Rolls-Royce UltraFan project with €64 million

Rolls-Royce has secured €64 million in funding from the European Union’s Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking (CAJU) to lead UNIFIED (Ultra Novel and Innovative Fully Integrated Engine Demonstrations), a collaborative research programme supporting the development and planned ground testing of the UltraFan 30 demonstrator. The project will focus on maturing and advancing next-generation propulsion technologies for future narrow-body applications, supporting planned …
Official opening of Ryanair's new MRO hub in Madrid

Ryanair opens €25 million Madrid mega maintenance hub

Ryanair has inaugurated its new €25 million maintenance centre at Madrid Barajas Airport—the largest in its network. With capacity for seven aircraft, the 22,000 m² state-of-the-art facility, located in the airport’s industrial zone, will create 700 highly skilled jobs, including engineers, mechanics and support staff, further strengthening Madrid and Spain’s position as a leading European aviation hub. The new hangar …
ATEQ Aviation is bolstering its testing portfolio with the acquisition of T-RX Avionics Solution

ATEQ broadens testing portfolio with T-RX integration

ATEQ Aviation, a global leader in aeronautical test equipment, has announced the strategic acquisition of the T-RX avionics testing solution, formerly owned by CCX Technologies. The move significantly expands ATEQ’s offering, combining world-class air data testing with advanced avionics diagnostics to better serve the aircraft maintenance sector. The T-RX is a compact and highly reliable tester, widely recognised for its …
TAT posts record year as growth streak continues

TAT posts record year as growth streak continues

TAT Technologies (TAT) has reported strong results for the full year 2025 and the fourth quarter, delivering record performance and marking its third consecutive year of growth and improvement across all key financial metrics. For the full year, TAT achieved record revenue of US$178 million, alongside margin expansion across all profitability measures, including a record EBITDA margin. The company demonstrated …
Tommaso Auriemma has been appointed CEO of Barfield, effective July 1, 2026

AFI KLM E&M announces leadership changes across global operations

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) has announced that Géry Mortreux, Executive Vice President of Air France Industries, will leave Air France-KLM effective May 1, 2026, after nearly a decade in the role. He has chosen to begin a new chapter in his career. Alongside this transition, AFI KLM E&M has confirmed a series of senior …
Aero Engine Leasing has launched with initially focusing on CFM engine platforms

Aero Engine Leasing launches to target high-demand CFM leasing market

Aero Engine Leasing (AEL), a newly established aviation leasing platform, has officially announced its launch, marking a strategic expansion into the global engine leasing market. Built on deep industry expertise and strong strategic partnerships, AEL will focus on delivering premium, asset-backed leasing solutions for airlines and operators worldwide. Founded by a team with extensive experience in the aviation aftermarket, Aero …

Collins advances hybrid-electric aviation with HECATE milestone

GE Aerospace commits €110 million to expand European operations

BOC Aviation delivers record profit and expands portfolio

ACIA delivers ATR 72-600 to Mongolia’s Chingis Airlines Unity

AVIAHEADS secures Part-CAMO approval

Korean Air advances operations with iFlight deployment

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