Air France-KLM study highlights economic contribution of aircraft maintenance business
Air France-KLM’s aircraft maintenance business forms part of a wider European economic footprint estimated at nearly €114 billion...
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Airbus delivers 547 aircraft in 2026 as September deliveries reach 72
Airbus delivered 72 commercial aircraft to 37 customers in September 2026, bringing its total deliveries for the first...
Hawker 96-month inspection: turning major downtime into lifecycle opportunity
For Hawker 800 and 900 series operators, the 96-month inspection is one of the most demanding scheduled maintenance...
Trent XWB-97 brings proven durability and longer time on wing to A350F
The A350F has completed its first test flight powered by Trent XWB-97 engines, marking the entry of Rolls-Royce’s...
DGA uses H160 to advance flight-test training and predictive maintenance
France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) is using the Airbus H160 as a technology-validation platform at EPNER, combining flight-test...
EirTrade expands aircraft disassembly and MRO capabilities in Ireland
EirTrade Aviation’s airframe and engine disassembly facility in Knock, Ireland, has received KPI-Diamond certification from the Aircraft Fleet...
AAR to acquire 65% of MRO holdings in $4bn deal
AAR has agreed to acquire a 65% controlling interest in MRO Holdings at an implied enterprise value of...
India expands domestic MRO capabilities for P-8I fleet sustainment
India is expanding its domestic maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I fleet,...
Boeing 787 fleet growth drives engine and component MRO demand
The expanding global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners is creating a growing aftermarket opportunity for engine manufacturers, component...
Avation, slower aircraft retirements tighten USM supply
The commercial aviation aftermarket is facing an unusual supply problem: aircraft that were expected to leave the fleet...
