Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The first hangar is expected to be completed by 2025 and will service cargo and passenger airlines operating in the Asia region.

Supply chain and MRO capacity problems have also affected the ability of lessors to transition aircraft on time.

CASA has lost a lot of experienced technical staff over the past 10 years, said Darren Dunbier, Virgin Australia’s general manger for engineering operations.

Australia’s MRO industry faces major challenges due to a shortage of licensed aircraft engineers.

The ongoing shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines has left 10 of airBaltic’s 41 Airbus A220-300s grounded.

The findings are behind a May 11 airworthiness directive (AD) issued by EASA on the A380.

IATA has highlighted three priorities to enable the ground handling sector to build resilience and ensure long-term sustainability.