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EASA certifies A350-900 with Trent XWB-84 EP engine

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially certified the Airbus A350-900 fitted with the new Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84 enhanced performance (EP) engine. This milestone marks a significant improvement in aircraft efficiency, as the upgraded engine promises a one percent reduction in fuel consumption. Such gains are expected to lower overall operating costs for […]

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First Airbus A330 MRTT for the Spanish Air and Space Force enters into service

Spain deploys first Airbus A330 MRTT, boosting strategic air capabilities

Military & Defense

The Spanish Air and Space Force has officially welcomed the first of three Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) aircraft into service, significantly enhancing its air refuelling, transport and medical evacuation capabilities. The aircraft will operate with the 45th Wing from Torrejón de Ardoz Air Base near Madrid. Acquired by the Spanish Ministry of Defence

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LoI signing with THAI at MRO Americas 2025 Airbus

Airbus signs LoI with THAI to retrofit A350 fleet

MRO & Production

Airbus and Thai Airways International (THAI) have signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to retrofit the airline’s A350s, improving passenger comfort and operational efficiency with cutting-edge cabin upgrades. The retrofit programme, once finalised, will be managed by Airbus. During this process, THAI’s fleet of A350-900 aircraft will be fitted with the latest cabin innovations, ensuring

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Christian Pinter, General Manager, Group Procurement, HAECO Group (l) Paul Lochab, CCO, Satair (r) HAECO

HAECO and Satair enter into strategic supply agreement

MRO & Production

HAECO and Satair have inked a new strategic supply agreement at MRO Americas 2025 in Atlanta. The agreement covers expendable supplies for all operating companies within the HAECO Group, offering a unified approach to material management across the organisation. The partnership is intended to establish a streamlined and dependable supply chain, providing HAECO with consistent

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The agreement was signed in the presence of key dignitaries, including Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation and senior officials from both Airbus and the Mahindra Group

Airbus awards H130 fuselage contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

MRO & Production

Airbus Helicopters has awarded Mahindra Aerostructures a contract to manufacture the main fuselage assembly of its H130 helicopter, marking a significant advancement for India’s aerospace manufacturing sector. The agreement was signed in the presence of key dignitaries, including Shri Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu, Honourable Minister of Civil Aviation and senior officials from both Airbus and the

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VAS has been tapped by Airbus to manage teardown of three A380 aircraft © Airbus

VAS to manage teardown of three Airbus A380 aircraft

MRO & Production

VAS Aero Services (VAS), a global leader in aviation logistics and aftermarket services, has been selected by Airbus to oversee the dismantling and redistribution of used serviceable material (USM) from three Airbus A380 aircraft being retired from service. This partnership reinforces VAS’s growing reputation as a specialist in large aircraft teardown operations, particularly for the

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Representatives from Satair and STELIA Aerospace at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 Imagine Créations

Satair and Airbus Atlantic extend spare parts deal at AIX25

MRO & Production

Satair, an Airbus Services company, and Airbus Atlantic, a frontrunner in aerostructures, pilot seats, and premium passenger seats – distributed under the STELIA Aerospace trademark – have renewed their spares distribution agreement at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 (AIX25). Under the extended deal, Satair will remain the exclusive distributor in the Middle East for spare parts

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EVA Air has ordered additional Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft© Airbus

EVA Air finalises order for nine new Airbus aircraft

Aircraft & Engines

EVA Air has confirmed a firm order for six long-range Airbus A350-1000s and three A321neo aircraft, following its earlier commitment made in March 2025. This brings the airline’s outstanding aircraft orders to 24 A350-1000s and 18 A321neos. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air, highlighted the airline’s focus on sustainable aviation and passenger comfort, stating that

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Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in China Airlines livery © Airbus

China Airlines confirms order for ten Airbus A350-1000s

Aircraft & Engines

China Airlines of Taiwan has finalised its order for ten Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, following a commitment announced in December 2024. These new aircraft will be deployed on long-haul routes to North America and Europe, complementing the airline’s existing A350-900 fleet for seamless integration and operational efficiency. Kao Shing-Hwang, Chairman of China Airlines, said that the

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BOC Aviation expands fleet with major Airbus and Boeing orders

Aircraft & Engines

BOC Aviation, a global aircraft lessor, has placed a firm order for 70 additional Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, marking its largest-ever order backlog with Airbus. “This transaction will lift our remaining Airbus orderbook to around 200 aircraft and takes our total Airbus aircraft deliveries to over 700 (including purchase and leasebacks) since our first order in

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EASA certifies A350-900 with Trent XWB-84 EP engine

Spain deploys first Airbus A330 MRTT, boosting strategic air capabilities

Airbus signs LoI with THAI to retrofit A350 fleet

HAECO and Satair enter into strategic supply agreement

Airbus awards H130 fuselage contract to Mahindra Aerostructures

VAS to manage teardown of three Airbus A380 aircraft

Satair and Airbus Atlantic extend spare parts deal at AIX25

EVA Air finalises order for nine new Airbus aircraft

China Airlines confirms order for ten Airbus A350-1000s

BOC Aviation expands fleet with major Airbus and Boeing orders

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