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IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia Maintenance, targeting LEAP-1A/1B work from 2027

IAG and CFM International have signed an agreement granting Iberia Maintenance a CFM LEAP Premier MRO license. The deal is designed to add Iberia to the global CFM LEAP maintenance network for CFM Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines, with operations planned for 2027 and expanded technical capacity for next-generation powerplants.

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site

2026-04-20T10:31:57.255973-07:00

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site For the first time, the German Navy’s new Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft entered scheduled maintenance at Lufthansa Technik Defense’s Hamburg facility. The initial work covered the serviceability checks for the first two aircraft, marking an expansion of in-country sustainment support for potentially armed platforms.

2026-04-20T10:31:57.255973-07:00

Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site

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IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia Maintenance, targeting LEAP-1A/1B work from 2027 IAG and CFM International have signed an agreement granting Iberia Maintenance a CFM LEAP Premier MRO license. The deal is designed to add Iberia to the global CFM LEAP maintenance network for CFM Leap-1A and Leap-1B engines, with operations planned for 2027 and expanded technical capacity for next-generation powerplants.

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia Maintenance, targeting LEAP-1A/1B work from 2027

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

Inflight Online

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE package to maintain AVANT Up IFE across retrofit and new-build 787s and A350 Thales said Air India has signed a 10-year FlytCARE agreement covering turn-key maintenance, spares, repairs and logistics for its inflight entertainment (IFE) systems. The program supports AVANT Up on existing Boeing 777 and 787-8 aircraft via retrofit, plus 787-9 and A350 linefit installations over the next two years.

2026-04-20T04:16:36.700441-07:00

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE package to maintain AVANT Up IFE across retrofit and new-build 787s and A350

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets Bombardier and private-jet operator Vista have agreed to a $300 million, five-year services contract focused on Smart Parts for both Vista’s existing business jets and its future Challenger 3500 fleet. The program covers cost for component exchanges and extends to areas such as avionics, tires, brakes, corrosion and related support.

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

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ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses All Nippon Airways has been warned regarding maintenance lapses involving its Boeing 767-300 fleet. The action spotlights compliance and airworthiness management risks tied to airline maintenance processes, with potential knock-on effects for fleet availability and operational reliability if issues persist.

2026-04-19T19:56:03.388231-07:00

ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses

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DUST Identity launches a diamond-particle authentication platform for MRO asset and part verification Massachusetts-based DUST Identity has launched a new platform built on its Diamond Unclonable Security Tag (DUST) technology, which uses diamond particles to authenticate objects. The move positions the approach as a tool for identity assurance in the MRO ecosystem, from tracking to verification.

2026-04-18T00:20:13.428345-07:00

DUST Identity launches a diamond-particle authentication platform for MRO asset and part verification

Aviation Week

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation Bell Textron Inc. has formed Bell Textron Ukraine and is preparing to open a dedicated office to serve as the hub for its future in-country activities. The company says the setup is intended to underpin longer-term cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry, including helicopter assembly and maintenance and repair support.

2026-04-17T10:45:15.785400-07:00

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation

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IAG secures CFM LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia Maintenance, targeting LEAP-1A/1B work from 2027

Lufthansa Technik Defense begins scheduled MRO on Germany’s first P-8A Poseidons at Hamburg site

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M long-term Smart Parts services agreement for Challenger 3500 fleets

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