SWISS extends Boeing 777 component support deal with LHT
Monday December 15, 2025
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Lufthansa Technik have renewed their long-standing partnership for component support of the airline’s Boeing 777 fleet, reaffirming a decade of close technical collaboration. The new exclusive agreement runs for ten … Read More »AFI KLM E&M to support French AWACS fleet
Friday December 12, 2025
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) and the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé) have signed a comprehensive support agreement covering the French Air and Space Force’s fleet of four Airborne Warning and Con… Read More »
CAAM and CRRG International Investment forge aviation aftermarket alliance
Friday December 12, 2025
China Aviation Aftermarket Holdings (CAAM), an associate company of China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC), has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Resources Recycling Group International Investment (Shenzhen) (CRRG International Investment)… Read More »Greece inks follow-on NH90 support deal
Friday December 12, 2025
NH Industries (NHI) and the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence have signed a follow-on support contract for Greece’s NH90 helicopter fleet, reinforcing the long-term operational readiness of this critical military capability. Valued at €50 million, the … Read More »
GA Telesis secures long-term landing gear deal
Friday December 12, 2025
GA Telesis (GAT) has signed a multi-year agreement with a major international cargo airline to provide landing gear overhaul and exchange services through its MRO Services Landing Gear (LGS) division. Under the terms of the agreement, GA Telesis MRO Services G… Read More »Value Group joins Board of Airline Representatives in Germany
Friday December 12, 2025
Value Group, a leading specialist in comprehensive passenger services for the aviation sector, has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) as a business partner. The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared focus on im… Read More »Boeing delivers first B-52 test aircraft with new radar
Friday December 12, 2025
Boeing has delivered the first flight test aircraft under the B-52 Radar Modernisation Programme (RMP) to the United States Air Force. The aircraft will undergo flight testing with the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base in California, marking a major mi… Read More »SMBC Aviation Capital in new 737 MAX 9 agreement with United
Thursday December 11, 2025
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital as announced agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and lease-back of twenty Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2025 and 2026. The deal marks the third significant transaction between the two com… Read More »
Safran to sell SPI division to Kingswood
Thursday December 11, 2025
Safran has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Kingswood Capital Management (Kingswood) for the sale of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), the group’s division specialising in in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions. The agre… Read More »SunExpress appoints Marcus Schnabel as new CEO
Thursday December 11, 2025
The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eur… Read More »AerFin acquires CFM56-5B PIP engines for teardown
Thursday December 11, 2025
AerFin has strengthened its aviation aftermarket portfolio through the acquisition of a package of CFM56-5B performance improvement package (PIP) engines from a major European operator. The engines, equipped with the latest hardware configuration, provide a va… Read More »New xCelle Asia venture strengthens APAC nacelle support network
Thursday December 11, 2025
AAR CORP. and Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) have confirmed the completion of the formation of xCelle Asia, following the receipt of regulatory approval. The joint venture, previously announced and now fully establish… Read More »Lufthansa Group reveals new brand identity
Thursday December 11, 2025
The Lufthansa Group has introduced a refreshed visual identity designed to underscore the organisation’s collective strength. For customers, service offerings will be consolidated under the Group brand, making them more immediately identifiable. Dieter Vranc… Read More »Rolls-Royce opens first Trent overhaul facility in mainland China
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Rolls-Royce has officially opened Beijing Aero Engine Services Limited (BAESL), its new joint-venture MRO facility established with Air China. The launch significantly expands Rolls-Royce’s global MRO footprint and responds to the growing long-term demand fo… Read More »France commissions Airbus to advance defence systems with AI integration
Wednesday December 10, 2025
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a framework contract valued at up to €50 million (US$58.5 million) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) components into the weapons, information, communication and cybersec… Read More »General Atomics showcases Gambit-series UCAV concept
Wednesday December 10, 2025
General Atomics Europe (GA-Europe) and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) have unveiled their concept for a European variant of the Gambit-series unmanned combat aircraft (UCAV) during an industry preview at Oberpfaffenhofen Special Airport. T… Read More »Airbus wins first Australian order for the H160
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Airbus Helicopters has won its first order for the H160 helicopter in Australia, with the privately owned logistics and supply chain company Linfox placing the purchase. The aircraft, destined for passenger transport missions across the country, represents Lin… Read More »Baines Simmons launches integrated CAMO capability
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Baines Simmons, a well-established provider of global aviation safety consulting and training, has announced the launch of a Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) within its operations group. This development positions Baines Simmons as a sin… Read More »Delta TechOps secures first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract
Wednesday December 10, 2025
Delta TechOps has secured its first third-party LEAP-1B maintenance contract for the engines powering Korean Air’s Boeing 737 MAX fleet. The agreement marks an important achievement, reinforcing Delta TechOps’ position as a leading provider of advanced MRO… Read More »Safran opens aerospace electrical systems hub in Singapore
Tuesday December 9, 2025
Safran Electrical & Power has officially inaugurated its new production and maintenance facility dedicated to aerospace electrical systems, located at the heart of Singapore’s Seletar Aerospace Park. The opening ceremony was held in partnership with the … Read More »