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GATES began using SAF, supplied by Neste, for engine testing operations in Finland under partnership with DHL.

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VORTEX AVIATION (Kellstrom Aerospace Group), FL was certified by Brazil to provide engine maintenance services.

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ST ENGINEERING launched LEAP-1A testing at Singapore in addition to LEAP-1B testing.

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GULF AIR plans to build

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WIPAIRE has FAA STC to install Hartzell Propeller's Yukon four-blade props on Cessna Caravan for better performance.

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LUFTHANSA TECHNIK was designated by Boeing as its first licensed service center for 787 cabin mods from 2025.

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LILIUM has developed new digital suite of eVTOL flight planning and aircraft performance EFBs under 'POWER-ON' aftermarket services portfolio.

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BOMBARDIER added new business jet line maintenance station at Farnborough and now has nine stations worldwide.

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DE HAVILLAND CANADA has order from Advantage Air Travel for QC freighter conversion kit for its Dash 8-400.

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By Sean Broderick
Demand for commercial aftermarket services remains strong in general but is showing signs of capacity shifts within the low-cost airline sector.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jeremy Kariuki
The Blackhawk Group opened its newest Blackhawk Performance Center at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Broomfield, Colorado.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By James Pozzi
Wisk Aero says it is giving consideration toward the fledgling aftermarket for its fully automated electric aircraft, although some of the MRO opportunity will be constrained by its intentional design limiting the aircraft’s number of systems.
Farnborough Airshow

By Lindsay Bjerregaard
Boeing’s newest Pilot and Technician Outlook expects growth in technician demand, but the OEM highlights training issues as a major hurdle.
Workforce & Training

By Kurt Hofmann
Finnair says it has been able to increase capacity by up to 8% using its existing fleet, bringing back in aircraft wet-leased to British Airways and Qantas.
Airlines & Lessors

By Lee Ann Shay
Lufthansa Technik has becomee the first Boeing-licensed 787 cabin upgrade service provider, with the first project expected in 2025.
Farnborough Airshow

By Guy Norris
Pratt says SMBC Aviation Capital—one of the largest lessors for GTF-powered Airbus A320neo-family aircraft—has exercised options for a further 22 firm orders.
Farnborough Airshow

By James Pozzi
Bombardier has bolstered its MRO presence in Europe by adding a new line station at Farnborough Airport to service its Learjet, Challenger and Global business jets.
Farnborough Airshow

By James Pozzi
GA Telesis Engine Services (GATES) will begin using SAF at its engine testing operation, naming cargo airline DHL Express as the product's launch customer.
Farnborough Airshow

James Pozzi, MRO editor, EMEA at Aviation Week Network, outlines the highlights from the MRO industry expected at Farnborough Airshow 2024.
Farnborough Airshow

By Alex Derber
The engine OEM plans to invest more than $1 billion in its MRO facilities.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Christine Boynton
Lilium's expanded Power-On Aftermarket Services portfolio now offers a suite of digital tools to support future operators of its eVTOL aircraft.
Farnborough Airshow

HAITE TIANJIN opened its second narrowbody freighter conversion line for EFW, inducting A320-200 (2783) for Juniper.

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EMPIRE AEROSPACE was selected by ACIA Aero Leasing to convert ATR 72-600 (1239; ex-Tsaradia) to LCD freighter.

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Bo Lump to Senior Vice President-Business Development of SR Technics, Zurich.

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REGIONAL ONE took redelivery of E190F prototype (360; ex-Avianca El Salvador) from Embraer, awaiting certification.

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