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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

May 19th 2026
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H.I.G. completes acquisition of aircraft coatings specialist IAC

H.I.G. Capital, the global alternative investment firm managing US$75 billion in assets, has completed the acquisition of International Aerospace Coatings (IAC), strengthening its presence in the aviation services sector. Headquartered in Irvine, California, and Shannon, Ireland, IAC is widely recognised as a leading provider of aircraft painting solutions for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), major airlines, operators, and maintenance, repair and …
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Airbus and LHT expand AeroSHARK programme

Lufthansa Technik (LHT)and Airbus have launched a technical collaboration to develop and certify the application of AeroSHARK riblet technology on the wings and stabilisers of the Airbus A330ceo, marking a major step forward in drag-reduction technology for commercial aviation. The partnership aims to achieve the first commercial certification of riblet technology on an Airbus A330 wing and tailplane. The programme …
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FAA invests US$26m in aviation talent pipeline

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing US$26 million to support the development of the next generation of aviation professionals, strengthening the workforce pipeline across the aerospace industry. The funding will support a range of initiatives designed to address growing demand for skilled workers, including pilots, mechanics, technicians, and drone operators. The investment will be directed towards aviation training programmes …
eft to right: Vojtech Podhradsky, VP Global Technical Sales and Freddie Zonoozi, International Sales Manager from Innovative Aerosystems. Plus David Bentley, DVP Muirhead Avionics and Adam Payne - Business Development Director Europe from AMETEK MRO

Muirhead Avionics secures ARC partnership

Muirhead Avionics, part of AMETEK MRO, has signed a long-term agreement with Innovative Aerosystems (IA) to become an Authorised Repair Centre (ARC) for selected legacy avionics products previously developed under Honeywell product lines and now fully supported by IA. The agreement authorises Muirhead Avionics to deliver approved repair and overhaul services for selected Inertial Reference Units (IRUs), radio equipment, and …
GE Aerospace will cover avionics systems support for Jal's Boeing 787 fleet © Shutterstock

JAL signs ten-year GE Aerospace support deal

Japan Airlines (JAL) has signed a ten-year maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE Aerospace covering avionics systems support for its Boeing 787 fleet. The agreement was formalised at GE Aerospace’s facility in Brisbane, Australia. Under the deal, GE Aerospace’s Brisbane operation will provide repair and stock support services for avionics systems installed across the Boeing 787 aircraft operated by JAL …
Ground-breaking of Emirates new US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South © Emirates

Emirates breaks ground on landmark Dubai South MRO hub

Emirates has officially broken ground on its new US$5.1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South, slated to become the most advanced aircraft MRO facility worldwide. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by senior figures including His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, and representatives …

Emirates breaks ground on landmark Dubai South MRO hub

ACG reports strong first-quarter growth

GE Aerospace, Emirates strengthens engine MRO partnership

Etihad and Uzbekistan Airways launch codeshare partnership

Ryanair posts record €2.26bn profit

Thales names Jérémie Papin as Finance Chief

Chapman Freeborn delivers critical engine stand to Johannesburg

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