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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

May 27th 2026
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Leap engine at SSAMC facility CFM International

SSAMC becomes China’s first CFM LEAP MRO provider

CFM International (CFM) and Sichuan Services Aero-engine Maintenance Company (SSAMC), the joint venture between Air China and CFM, have confirmed that SSAMC will join the network of Premier MRO providers for CFM LEAP engines. The announcement was made during a ceremony at MRO Greater China, where the company outlined plans to deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul support for the LEAP …
Cathay Group orders two additional A350F Airbus

Cathay Group places order for two additional A350F freighters

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has confirmed an order with Airbus for two more A350F freighters, increasing its total order for the next-generation cargo aircraft to eight. The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Cargo and are expected to improve operational efficiency across the carrier’s extensive freight network. Cathay Group Chief Executive Ronald Lam ackknowledged that the additional A350F freighters would …
DSC Trading and Skyways Technics sign parts agreement Shutterstock

DSC Trading launches new partnership with Skyways Technics

DSC Trading has announced a new consignment partnership with Skyways Technics, a global provider of regional and commercial aircraft support services. Under the agreement, DSC Trading has received a broad inventory of expendable components supporting a range of aircraft types, including the Boeing 737, Airbus A320, ATR 42/72, CRJ 100/200/900 and Embraer ERJ 135/145. Skyways Technics has developed a strong …
CFM56-5B engine maintenance in Zhuhai MTU Maintenance

MTU Maintenance secures EVA Air CFM56-5B contract

MTU Maintenance and Taiwan-based EVA Air have signed an exclusive agreement covering maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the airline’s CFM56-5B engines, which power its fleet of 17 Airbus A321-200 aircraft. The agreement will see all scheduled shop visits carried out at MTU Maintenance Zhuhai, the group’s dedicated narrowbody engine facility. EVA Air will additionally be able to draw on …
FIGEAC AÉRO Group

FIGEAC AÉRO extends strategic partnership in the United States

FIGEAC AÉRO has secured a new multi-million-dollar agreement with one of its US customers, further expanding their partnership through the manufacture of wing spars for a civil aircraft programme. The US customer, a manufacturer of both civil and military aircraft, has selected FIGEAC AÉRO Wichita (FIGEAC AÉRO North America) for its expertise in machining large aluminium structural components used in …
Tim McGuire Ascent Aviation Services

Ascent Aviation Services promotes Tim McGuire to President

Ascent Aviation Services (Ascent) has announced the immediate promotion of Tim McGuire to President & Chief Operating Officer. During the past four years as COO, McGuire has played a central role in strengthening the company’s operations, boosting productivity, reducing damage and rework, and reinforcing customer confidence. He has also established himself as a respected leader within the organisation and a …

Air China Cargo doubles down on A350F fleet

FTAI Aviation prices inaugural ABS deal

Schiphol and easyJet roll out engine-free taxiing

3TOP targets regional jet aftermarket with E190 acquisition

Global Airtech secures BBN Thailand deal

New pilot at the controls: Vytenis Suklys named CEO of Avion Express

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