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DAILY AVIATION NEWS ALERT

October 22nd 2026
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Ground breaking for the new MTU Maintenance expansion in Hannover © MTU

MTU invests €100 million in Hannover expansion

MTU Maintenance has broken ground on an extension of more than 10,000 m² at its facility in Hannover, Germany, in an investment of more than €100 million to expand engine maintenance and repair capacity. The project will add 7,700 m² of production space and 2,200 m² of office space, bringing the site’s total floor area to more than 110,000 m². …
Beyond the Hype: Is AI Ready to Transform Aircraft Maintenance?

Beyond the Hype: Is AI Ready to Transform Aircraft Maintenance?

New Trends in MRO Software - Exclusive MRO 360° Article - Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) software is undergoing a period of transformation as artificial intelligence, advanced data analytics and digital integration begin to reshape the way aircraft maintenance organisations manage increasingly complex operations. With pressure to improve efficiency, control costs, minimise aircraft downtime and maintain the highest standards …
Fly2Sky Airbus A320 aircraft © AirTeamImages

Setna iO signs A320 support deal with Fly2Sky

Setna iO has signed a power-by-the-hour (PBH) agreement with Fly2Sky to support the airline’s Airbus A320-family fleet. The agreement strengthens Setna iO’s position as a global PBH provider, drawing on its extensive inventory of A320-family components to deliver flexible and reliable support to operators worldwide. “This agreement with Setna iO strengthens component support for our A320-family fleet and, consequently, enhances …
TCE turns TUI Airline’s cargo capacity into commercial opportunity

TCE helps TUI Airline expand cargo business

TCE is helping passenger airline TUI Airline develop the freight potential of its leisure network by integrating sales, operations and compliance to build a cargo business alongside its established passenger services. Since January 2019, TCE has provided specialist support for TUI Airline’s cargo operations, covering commercial development, customer management, booking coordination, operational support, quality assurance and security requirements. The arrangement …
© Airbus

Airbus forecasts 46% growth in freighter fleet

Airbus' 2026 Cargo Global Market Forecast projects the worldwide fleet of dedicated freighter aircraft to grow by 46%, from 2,360 in 2026 to 3,460 by 2045, as announced at the Cargo Facts Symposium. According to the forecast, 2,670 freighters will be required over the period, primarily to replace older aircraft (1,580) and to meet growth in demand (1,090). Of the …
CAP leadership in Independence, Kansas © Textron Aviation

CAP orders 21 more Cessna aircraft

Textron Aviation has received an order from the US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft to support emergency response, training and community missions across the United States, with deliveries due to be completed in 2027. The order comprises seven Cessna Skyhawk 172s, 11 Skylane 182s, two Turbo Skylane T182Ts and one Turbo Stationair HD 206. CAP …

FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10

Honeywell upgrades Dassault Falcon 2000 cockpit

Qantas Freight adds A321 freighters

Safran navigation system selected for Airbus A220

Archer air taxi completes San Francisco Bay Area flight tour

Textron Citation Gen3 jets log 1,220 flight-test hours

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