Abelo has disclosed a further lease placement from its orderbook with Colombian regional carrier SATENA for one ATR 72-600 aircraft. The agreement follows the successful delivery of Abelo’s first ATR 42-600 to SATENA in December 2025 and represents another important milestone in the expanding partnership between the two organisations. Stephen Gorman, Chief Executive Officer of […]
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Berjaya Air has taken delivery of the world’s first ATR 72-600 featuring ATR’s HighLine “All-Business Class” cabin configuration, marking a significant milestone for regional aviation. The aircraft arrived in Kuala Lumpur following certification of the new cabin concept earlier this month by both EASA and the Malaysian aviation authorities, clearing the way for commercial operations
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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 Boeing 787
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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
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GE Aerospace and Emirates have signed an agreement to develop advanced piece part component repair capabilities for GE90 and GP7200 engines as part of the expansion of its Emirates Engine Maintenance Centre (EEMC) in Dubai. Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will provide technical consultancy and training support to help establish a dedicated component repair line
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Etihad Airways and Uzbekistan Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at strengthening links between Abu Dhabi and Central Asia while expanding travel options across Uzbekistan and beyond. The partnership came into effect on May 15, 2026, with the first codeshare flights available for travel from August 9, 2026. Under the agreement, Etihad passengers
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