AVTRAC is adding Large Language Model (LLM) protocols to its Aircraft Records Control System (ARCS) to create interactive asset management environment with visibility into component control/asset health/predictive conditions.
EVA AIR plans to order four more 787-9s (and extend leases of four 777-300ERs) as part of fleet plan that includes adding five 787-9s/four 787-10s by 2033, 24 A350-1000s from 2027, and 18 A321neos from 2029. It also announced $152m cabin refurb program for six 777-300ERs with Elevate Aircraft Seating, Safran Seats USA, Recaro and Panasonic.
AIRBUS secured order commitments from China, valued at $17.7b at list prices, for 115 A320neo Family aircraft from AIR CHINA (60/GTFs), SPRING AIRLINES (30/LEAPs) and JUNEYAO AIR (25/GTFs) for delivery starting in 2028.
GOGO completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network for North American customers; 33 STCs covering all major aircraft types have already been contracted to cover >7,500 aircraft in region.
TRANSDIGM agreed to acquire Southern California-based STELLANT SYSTEMS (high-power electronic components; 50% of revenue from aftermarket) from Arlington Capital Partners for $960m in cash, including certain tax benefits.
