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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

Israel Aerospace Industries has completed key structural work on its Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion, with an expected maiden flight “over the next few weeks.” The company is targeting certification by the end of this year, adding a forward-cargo-door configuration to the Trent-powered airframe.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

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MD Helicopters gets FAA STC for MD 530N “C20B-to-C30” engine upgrade swap

2026-05-05T11:41:54.060093-07:00

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C&L Aerospace launches online Customer Parts Portal with real-time stock, pricing and certification visibility for aircraft comp

2026-05-05T09:33:29.817714-07:00

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Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project

2026-05-05T12:36:12.487897-07:00

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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end Israel Aerospace Industries has completed key structural work on its Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion, with an expected maiden flight “over the next few weeks.” The company is targeting certification by the end of this year, adding a forward-cargo-door configuration to the Trent-powered airframe.

2026-05-06T03:54:23.420219-07:00

IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

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Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project Bucher has completed a Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment programme, delivering upgraded in-cabin galley equipment across the operator’s aircraft. The close-out follows the supplier’s broader cabin-completions track record with Lufthansa Group, including ongoing widebody and Airbus-focused retrofit work.

2026-05-05T12:36:12.487897-07:00

Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project

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MD Helicopters gets FAA STC for MD 530N “C20B-to-C30” engine upgrade swap MD Helicopters has received an FAA supplemental type certificate for an MD 530N engine upgrade package that replaces the C20B engine with a more powerful C30 setup. The approval creates a formal, regulator-recognized pathway for operators pursuing performance gains via certified engine swap installations.

2026-05-05T11:41:54.060093-07:00

MD Helicopters gets FAA STC for MD 530N “C20B-to-C30” engine upgrade swap

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C&L Aerospace launches online Customer Parts Portal with real-time stock, pricing and certification visibility for aircraft comp C&L Aerospace Group has debuted its Customer Parts Portal to streamline global aircraft-parts ordering. The platform is built for advanced parts search and provides real-time insights including available stock, pricing, certifications, and warehouse locations to support faster sourcing decisions.

2026-05-05T09:33:29.817714-07:00

C&L Aerospace launches online Customer Parts Portal with real-time stock, pricing and certification visibility for aircraft comp

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EnComm Aviation files $160M UK High Court suit against BAE Systems over BAe ATP support withdrawal EnComm Aviation has filed a $160 million lawsuit in the UK High Court against BAE Systems, alleging the company breached a duty of care by abruptly withdrawing support for the BAe Advanced Turbo-Prop (BAe ATP) aircraft type. Encomm claims the action led to the grounding of its fleet and the destruction of its business.

2026-05-05T06:55:54.865492-07:00

EnComm Aviation files $160M UK High Court suit against BAE Systems over BAe ATP support withdrawal

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Astral Aviation to start Boeing 777-300ER-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in 2027, targeting up to five aircraft by 2031 Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation plans to begin operating converted Boeing 777-300ER freighters in 2027. Over the following five years, the airline expects to introduce up to five of the large twin-engine aircraft into its fleet, following a founder and Cargo Facts EMEA presentation.

2026-05-05T02:38:53.831888-07:00

Astral Aviation to start Boeing 777-300ER-to-freighter (P2F) conversions in 2027, targeting up to five aircraft by 2031

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British Airways grounds 787-10 at Heathrow after refuelling “impalement” on engineering steps; passengers seek $352,000 British Airways reported that a Boeing 787-10 at London Heathrow was impaled by engineering steps positioned under the aircraft during refuelling, causing damage that led to the jet being grounded before a scheduled Chicago flight. The incident was observed by passengers on a bus, and compensation is reported at $352,000 owed.

2026-05-05T00:48:06.132225-07:00

British Airways grounds 787-10 at Heathrow after refuelling “impalement” on engineering steps; passengers seek $352,000

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HAL names Tejas veteran Kota Ravi (Ravi K) as CMD, setting agenda for innovation and extended Dhruv helicopter production throug Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has appointed Kota Ravi—an experienced Tejas Light Combat Aircraft programme veteran—as its 22nd Chairman and Managing Director, succeeding D.K. Sunil. The new chief’s mandate includes boosting innovation at the state airframer and sustaining Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter production into the mid-2030s via an extended line horizon.

2026-05-04T03:22:00.549777-07:00

HAL names Tejas veteran Kota Ravi (Ravi K) as CMD, setting agenda for innovation and extended Dhruv helicopter production throug

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IAI readies Trent-powered A330-300 freighter conversion for maiden flight; certification targeted by year-end

MD Helicopters gets FAA STC for MD 530N “C20B-to-C30” engine upgrade swap

C&L Aerospace launches online Customer Parts Portal with real-time stock, pricing and certification visibility for aircraft comp

Bucher completes Lufthansa Group fleet galley refurbishment project

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