Thursday November 27, 2025
Emerald Airlines, the exclusive operator of Aer Lingus Regional services, has marked a major milestone in its brief but ambitious history by securing its first operating profit. The achievement, recorded in the year ending 2024, represents a decisive shift in … Read More »
Republic–Mesa merger reshapes US skies
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Republic Airways Holdings has confirmed the successful completion of its merger with Mesa Air Group, Inc. The deal, first announced on April 7, 2025, received shareholder approval from Mesa on November 17, 2025, clearing the final hurdle for the transaction to… Read More »
Modern cargo era takes flight in Frankfurt
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Lufthansa Cargo has taken a decisive step in reshaping its long-term future with the completion of phase one of its new headquarters at Frankfurt Airport. This move marks a pivotal moment in the sweeping modernisation of the carrier’s freight hub, which rema… Read More »
Korean Air unveils major plan for Incheon maintenance hub
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Korean Air has announced a significant expansion of its maintenance capabilities with plans to build a new aircraft hangar inside Incheon International Airport’s High Tech Aviation Complex. Developed in partnership with the Incheon International Airport Corp… Read More »
Pan Am turns to Trax for digital maintenance reboot
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Trax, a global provider of paperless aviation maintenance and engineering software, has announced that Pan Am — one of aviation’s most storied and recognisable names — has chosen the company to support the relaunch of its maintenance operations. The revi… Read More »
SIAEC and Safran sign LoI to deepen LEAP engine partnership
Wednesday November 26, 2025
SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) and Safran Aircraft Engines (SAE) have signed a letter of intent (LoI) designed to broaden their collaboration on CFM LEAP engine maintenance in Singapore. The agreement sets the stage for both companies to explore an ex… Read More »
Heathrow expansion plan clears crucial government hurdle
Wednesday November 26, 2025
Ministers have formally endorsed a plan for Heathrow’s long-awaited third runway, selecting the airport owner’s £33bn proposal as the most viable route to expansion, according to The Guardian. Their decision means the government now backs a longer, more e… Read More »
Warburg Pincus acquires Topcast
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Warburg Pincus, a recognised pioneer in global growth investment, has confirmed its acquisition of Topcast Aviation Supplies Company Limited (Topcast), the largest independent distributor of civil aviation parts and a major MRO provider in the Asia Pacific reg… Read More »
MBRAH opens TIM Aerospace’s new MRO hangar
Tuesday November 25, 2025
The Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) at Dubai South, the emirate’s dedicated aerospace district, has formally inaugurated TIM Aerospace’s new state-of-the-art maintenance hangar—now recognised as one of the largest independent MRO facilities in … Read More »
SmartLynx Latvia shuts down after financial struggles
Tuesday November 25, 2025
SmartLynx Latvia, once a central part of the Baltic ACMI and charter landscape, has officially ceased operations following a period of mounting financial pressure and significant corporate restructuring. Financial difficulties began to surface more clearly in … Read More »
Deutsche Aircraft names Ernst-Georg Schröder Manager of FAL for D328eco
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Deutsche Aircraft has appointed Ernst-Georg Schröder as Manager of the Final Assembly Line (FAL) for the D328eco® at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking a key step forward in the programme’s industrial development. Schröder brings more than 25 years of experie… Read More »
Bell 505 achieves SAF milestone with 700 flight hours
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Bell Textron announced at European Rotors 2025 that a single, dedicated Bell 505 has now exceeded 700 flight hours using blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This achievement marks a significant step forward in Bell’s wider sustainability drive and under… Read More »
Embraer strikes strategic deal with ILIAS to elevate military fleet management
Tuesday November 25, 2025
Embraer has entered a strategic partnership with ILIAS Solutions (ILIAS), a specialist in mission-driven defence software. The agreement aims to sharpen fleet management capabilities and strengthen operational efficiency for military operators worldwide. Under… Read More »
Super Star returns to full glory
Monday November 24, 2025
A major milestone has been reached at Lufthansa Group Hangar One, the new conference and visitor centre rising at Frankfurt Airport. The distinctive tail unit has now been mounted on the Lockheed L-1649A Super Star, marking a key step in reassembling the histo… Read More »
Ensuring the cost-effectiveness of aircraft heavy checks
Monday November 24, 2025
There is no question that in the field of MRO, aircraft maintenance checks present an opportunity to streamline processes in order to both reduce costs and also time aircraft spend on the ground. Add questions surrounding scheduling and availability of parts t… Read More »
GE Aerospace boosts Pune site with new US$14 investment
Monday November 24, 2025
GE Aerospace has announced a US$14 million investment to expand capacity at its Pune, India, manufacturing facility as the site marks ten years of successful operations. This follows the US$30 million committed last year and will further strengthen the site’… Read More »
Emirates to join Rolls-Royce’s global MRO network from 2027
Monday November 24, 2025
Emirates has signed a new MoU that grants the airline full rights to perform maintenance, repair and overhaul on its own Trent 900 engines, the powerplant behind the carrier’s iconic Airbus A380 fleet. Alongside the agreement, Emirates and Rolls-Royce have e… Read More »
Air Cambodia becomes launch customer of ATR’s ‘X-Space Table’
Monday November 24, 2025
Air Cambodia, the national flag carrier, is preparing to reshape regional travel as the launch customer for ATR’s new premium seat concept featuring the innovative ‘X-Space Table’. This smart, plug-and-play solution converts a standard dual economy seat … Read More »
ACC Aviation sees strong recovery but also prolonged supply chain pain
Monday November 24, 2025
“Amidst resurgent demand and rising costs we see a flexible industry – prepared for change” Aviation industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about the sector’s trajectory, as resurgent demand continues to clash with delivery delays, maintenance bo… Read More »
Lufthansa sets sights on TAP
Friday November 21, 2025
The Lufthansa Group has formally declared its interest in joining the privatisation process of TAP Air Portugal, submitting its letter of intent to Parpública, the Portuguese state holding company, within the required deadline. While the initial plan involves… Read More »
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