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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

February 9th 2026
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Airbus A330 in Cathay Pacific livery

Cathay selects Thales for new A330neo fleet avionics

The Cathay Group has selected Thales to provide a comprehensive suite of advanced avionics systems for its upcoming fleet expansion, covering 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft to be operated by Cathay Pacific and 18 A321neo/A320neo aircraft to be flown by HK Express. The agreement strengthens Thales’ position as a key technology partner for the Hong Kong-based airline group and reflects a …
Olivier Piette

Air France-KLM names Olivier Piette to expanded strategy role

Air France-KLM has announced the appointment of Olivier Piette as Executive Vice-President Strategy & CEO Office, effective February 1, 2026. In this expanded role, Piette will join the Air France-KLM Group Executive Committee (GEC) while continuing to report directly to Group CEO Benjamin Smith. His remit will now include oversight of strategy, Group communications, brand portfolio strategy and the Group …
The MoU was signed by Rita Flaherty VP Strategy and Business Development, Defense & Systems, GE Aerospace and Air Chief Marshal Piboon Vorravanpreecha, Managing Director of Thai Aviation Industries © GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace and TAI set sights on Thailand engine support hub

GE Aerospace and Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities to deliver MRO support for GE Aerospace engines used on platforms operated by the Royal Thai Government and the Royal Thai Armed Forces. The MoU was signed at the Singapore Airshow 2026, with the ceremony attended by Rita Flaherty, Vice President of Strategy …
The A330 cockpit© B&H

B&H completes complex A330 cockpit delivery to New Zealand

B&H Worldwide has successfully completed a highly specialised aerospace logistics project, transporting a decommissioned Airbus A330 cockpit from the United Kingdom to New Zealand for Pacific Simulators (PacSim). The cockpit will be converted into an advanced A330 flight training device, supporting PacSim’s global portfolio of fully tactile, fixed-base training solutions. The project required a fully customised, end-to-end logistics strategy designed …
Embraer has concluded another executive-level visit to India

Embraer deepens India supply chain push

Embraer has completed another executive-level visit to India as it continues to expand and strengthen its supply chain footprint in the country. The visit reinforces the company’s commitment to deepening industrial cooperation between Brazil and India, while exploring new business opportunities across its portfolios. “We reaffirm our strong commitment to working with India’s aerospace industry. Our focus is on advancing …
PEM-AIR is widening its LEAP engine support © CFM International

Pem-Air widens LEAP engine support

Pem-Air has announced an expansion of its engine maintenance capabilities, adding support for the CFM International LEAP-engine family under a General Support Licence Agreement (GSLA) for the overhaul of LEAP-1A, LEAP-1B and LEAP-1C engines. Pem-Air Turbine Engine Services will now provide maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO) and field support services for the LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines that power the latest-generation of …

LATAM expands AeroSHARK retrofit for entire B777-300ER fleet

Satair and Eaton strengthen USM distribution partnership in China

Boeing secures landing gear exchange deal with Singapore Airlines Group

StandardAero completes first LEAP engine performance restoration shop visit

CDB Aviation delivers three Boeing 737-8 aircraft to WestJet

ATC FZE, GMF and AIR ONE Technics to cooperate on B747F maintenance

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