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GE Aerospace has introduced AI-guided “white light robot” inspection systems into its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) operations, supporting the detailed examination of high-pressure turbine (HPT) components. The technology was deployed in the autumn of 2024 at the Services Technology Acceleration Center (STAC) and is now being used to assist inspectors in assessing life-limited parts. […]
Honeywell and Flexjet have finalised a comprehensive settlement resolving pending litigation and extended their aircraft engine maintenance agreement through 2035, concluding related claims involving StandardAero and Duncan Aviation. The agreement resolves all outstanding claims between Honeywell and Flexjet, as well as related litigation involving StandardAero and Duncan Aviation. As part of the settlement, Honeywell and
HONEYWELL AND FLEXJET FINALISE SETTLEMENT AND EXTEND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO 2035Read More »
South Africa’s long-running 12-year piston engine overhaul debate has moved a significant step forward, following intensive engagement between the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and industry stakeholders. According to Aero Club Communiqué #2 of January 2026, two extended meetings were held during the past week between the SACAA and representatives from across the general
12-YEAR ENGINE ISSUE ADVANCES AS SACAA AND INDUSTRY ALIGN ON DRAFT FRAMEWORKRead More »
The Blackhawk Group (TBG) has acquired Silver Sky Aviation of Wasilla, Alaska, expanding its Performance Center Network into one of the world’s fastest-growing turboprop markets. The transaction establishes Wasilla as TBG’s sixth Performance Center location and extends the group’s footprint into a region where aircraft performance and reliability are critical. Financial terms of the acquisition
THE BLACKHAWK GROUP EXPANDS PERFORMANCE CENTER NETWORK WITH SILVER SKY ACQUISITIONRead More »
A Sukhoi SJ-100 Superjet bearing Indian flag and HAL branding has been spotted at Zhukovsky, signalling a strategic outreach to the Indian civil aviation market ahead of Wings India 2026. A Sukhoi SJ-100-95B Superjet has been sighted at the Zhukovsky airfield near Moscow carrying a distinctive livery featuring the Indian national flag and the branding
SUKHOI SJ-100 SUPERJET SIGNALS INDIAN MARKET OUTREACH AHEAD OF WINGS INDIA 2026Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first full strip-and-paint programme on the Airbus A350-900, marking a major milestone in the airline’s advanced in-house MRO and composite aircraft painting capabilities. Ethiopian Airlines has completed Africa’s first full strip-and-paint programme on the Airbus A350-900, marking a significant milestone in the development of advanced maintenance, repair and overhaul capabilities
B&H Worldwide has successfully handled a Bell 429 helicopter movement from India to Singapore, expanding its rotary-wing logistics capabilities and supporting regional MRO operations. B&H Worldwide has expanded its rotary-wing logistics capabilities with the successful handling of a Bell 429 helicopter movement from India to Singapore, supporting the aircraft’s return to Bell Textron’s regional hub
Aviator Airport Alliance reveals the behind-the-scenes precision of ground handling operations across the Nordics, highlighting safety, sustainability and high-pressure turnarounds. Over the past few years, Aviator Airport Alliance has strengthened its position as a leading ground handling provider in Scandinavia, operating in one of Europe’s most demanding aviation markets. Operating across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and
BEHIND THE SCENES OF GROUND HANDLING IN THE NORDICSRead More »
Airinmar has signed a multi-year extension to continue providing aircraft warranty management and value engineering services to Air Methods, supporting cost control across a fleet of more than 450 aircraft. Airinmar, an AAR CORP. subsidiary and independent provider of component repair cycle management and aircraft warranty management solutions, has signed a multi-year extension of its
Archer Aviation plans a new UK engineering hub in South West England, supporting defence collaboration with Anduril UK and GKN Aerospace and strengthening the UK’s advanced aerospace sector. Archer Aviation has announced plans to establish a new UK engineering hub in South West England, reinforcing its commitment to the British aerospace and defence sector and
ARCHER AVIATION ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR UK ENGINEERING HUB IN SOUTH WEST ENGLANDRead More »
