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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT
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JAL unveils new RECARO R2 economy seat for 737 MAX
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Japan Airlines (JAL) has introduced the RECARO R2 economy class seat for its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet, unveiling the product at an event in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. The airline’s forthcoming 737 MAX 8 aircraft will feature the R2 seat throughout the economy cabin, with a focus on passenger comfort, connectivity and practical design. Each seat is …
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GTF Advantage cleared for Europe
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Pratt & Whitney has secured European certification for its GTF Advantage engine on the Airbus A320neo family, clearing a major regulatory hurdle ahead of entry into service. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval follows earlier certification by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration in February 2025 and subsequent validation by EASA in October 2025, paving the way for initial …
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NH90 upgrade moves forward
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NATO’s NH90 programme agency, NAHEMA, has commissioned NHIndustries—a consortium comprising Airbus, Leonardo and GKN Aerospace—to undertake a two-year architecture study for the helicopter’s Block 2 upgrade, marking a significant step in the platform’s long-term evolution. The Block 2 initiative is intended to modernise the NH90 with a range of structural and systems enhancements. These include the introduction of modular avionics, …
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Bell sets up Ukraine subsidiary
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Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has announced the creation of a Ukrainian subsidiary and plans to establish a dedicated office, marking a long-term commitment to industrial cooperation in the country. The new entity, Bell Textron Ukraine, will act as the central hub for the company’s operations in Ukraine. While a permanent office location has yet to be confirmed, …
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Lockheed secures US$1.9bn C-130J training deal
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The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a ten-year, sole-source indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract valued at up to US$1.9 billion to continue the C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS) programme. The C-130J MATS IV contract enables the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to sustain a comprehensive suite of training devices and support services for C-130J aircrew and …
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Damien Proust becomes SVP Engineering at ATR
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Damien Proust has been appointed Senior Vice-President Engineering and Head of Design Organisation at ATR, effective May 1, 2026. He will report directly to Chief Executive Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, succeeding Daniel Cuchet, who is moving to Airbus to take up the roles of Chief Engineer for the A380 and A310/300 in-service aircraft, as well as Head of Legacy Programmes. Proust …
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AACS acquires B757 for dismantling
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AMTRA Aero Component Solutions LLC (AACS), a U.S.-based aircraft component supplier headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has announced the acquisition of a Boeing 757-200 aircraft, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 27810, formerly operated by New Pacific Airlines. The aircraft will be dismantled on site in Mojave, California, with components harvested for the used serviceable material (USM) market. The acquisition represents a strategic …
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Woodward sells pilot controls unit to Ontic
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Novus launches third aviation finance fund, TAF III
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Jeh Aerospace lands long-term Liebherr deal
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VINCI Airports tops 74 million passengers in Q1
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Lufthansa fast-tracks cuts amid rising kerosene costs
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ANTAVIA secures Héroux-Devtek ARC contract
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Collins wins Helix seat deals for 200 narrow-body aircraft
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