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StandardAero expands Winnipeg facility

StandardAero expands Winnipeg facility

Categories: MROs / Regions: Unknown

StandardAero, a USA-based aerospace MRO provider, has opened a 70,000-square-foot expansion at its Winnipeg facility, Canada. The expansion increases capacity for maintenance and component repair of CF34 and CFM56 engines serving commercial, military and business aviation operators worldwide.

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JCB Aero gains Boeing certification

JCB Aero gains Boeing certification

Categories: MROs / Regions: Unknown

JCB Aero, a France-based Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider, has received Boeing Part 145 approval to perform base and line maintenance on Boeing 737 aircraft. The certification expands its existing Airbus capabilities and allows it to serve more commercial and VIP aircraft operators.

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FlightSimExpo returns to Las Vegas

FlightSimExpo returns to Las Vegas

Categories: Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

FlightSimExpo, hosted by the Flight Simulation Association (FSA), will be held June 11-13, 2027, at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. The event features developers, virtual airlines, air traffic control demos, and workshops. Registration opens December 2026.

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Afcom signs LOI for B777-8 freighters

Afcom signs LOI for B777-8 freighters

Categories: Cargo & Ground Handling / Regions: Unknown

Afcom Holdings, an India-based cargo airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Boeing, a USA-based aircraft manufacturer, to acquire up to four 777-8F freighters. The planned fleet expansion will increase Afcom’s air cargo capacity and support long-haul freight operations.

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Australia launches hypersonic hydrogen jet

Australia launches hypersonic hydrogen jet

Categories: Defence / Regions: Unknown

Australian start-up Hypersonix Launch Systems develops uncrewed hypersonic jets powered by hydrogen scramjet engines. Backed by NASA, US military, and UK Ministry of Defence, it aims for hypersonic passenger travel by 2030s, with first flight from NASA Wallops, Virginia planned.

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Fuel exhaustion causes crash injuries

Fuel exhaustion causes crash injuries

Categories: Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

A USA-based RV-6A aircraft crashed near Trinity, Virginia, after both wing fuel tanks ran dry. The pilot sustained minor injuries, while the passenger was seriously injured. The NTSB attributed the crash to improper in-flight fuel management, which caused total engine power loss.

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Menzies plans Gulf US expansion

Menzies plans Gulf US expansion

Categories: Cargo & Ground Handling, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Menzies Aviation, a UK-based ground handler, plans expansion in the Gulf, Syria, and US despite Iran war disruptions. It serves 350 airports globally, including UAE, Saudi Arabia, and US. The firm aims aggressive growth amid rising fuel costs and geopolitical challenges.

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Air Canada expands long-haul routes

Air Canada expands long-haul routes

Categories: Commercial / Regions: Unknown

Air Canada, a Canadian commercial airline, will launch new long-haul flights from Toronto, Montral, and Vancouver to Europe and China starting summer 2027. New routes include Oslo, Shannon, Nice, and Guangzhou, with increased capacity to Latin America and year-round services on seasonal routes.

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Air India Express lands safely

Air India Express lands safely

Categories: Commercial, Miscellaneous / Regions: Unknown

Air India Express, an Indian commercial airline, made a precautionary landing at Lucknow airport after a smoke alarm triggered in the cargo hold on flight IX 1253 from Varanasi to Delhi. No smoke or fire was found. All 155 passengers were safe and an alternate aircraft arranged.

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FAI Technik becomes Starlink dealer

FAI Technik becomes Starlink dealer

Categories: MROs, Business / Regions: Unknown

FAI Technik GmbH, a Germany-based Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) provider for business charter aircraft, is now an authorised dealer and installer of Starlink, satellite internet service from USA based SpaceX. Installations will provide high-speed connectivity on aircraft at Nuremberg’s Albrecht Dürer Airport.

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Dassault: From Fighters To Falcons

Dassault: From Fighters To Falcons

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Boeing : From Seaplane to Global Aviation

Boeing : From Seaplane to Global Aviation

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

Why Aircraft Spend Months in Hangars

Why Aircraft Spend Months in Hangars

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

Genz is Taking the Controls

Genz is Taking the Controls

Categories: Human Factor & Crew Life

The Hidden Cost of Flight Delay

The Hidden Cost of Flight Delay

Categories: Aviation Business & Markets

Why Narrow Body Aircraft Dominate Aviation

Why Narrow Body Aircraft Dominate Aviation

Categories: Aviation Business & Markets

The Rise Of Drone As A Service (DaaS)

The Rise Of Drone As A Service (DaaS)

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

The Digital Transformation of Aircraft Maintenance

The Digital Transformation of Aircraft Maintenance

Categories: MRO, Training & Workforce

Life After The Last Landing : Aircraft Graveyard Explained

Life After The Last Landing : Aircraft Graveyard Explained

Categories: Aircraft & Engineering

How Airlines Make Money Beyond Tickets

How Airlines Make Money Beyond Tickets

Categories: Aviation Business & Markets

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