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GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy P-8I

GMR Aero Technic (GAT) has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to perform Phase-56 heavy maintenance checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The work is set to be carried out locally at GAT’s Hyderabad facilities.

2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00

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Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators

2026-05-13T03:15:15.759649-07:00

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FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications

2026-05-09T12:35:03.237760-07:00

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

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GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy P-8I GMR Aero Technic (GAT) has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to perform Phase-56 heavy maintenance checks for the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The work is set to be carried out locally at GAT’s Hyderabad facilities.

2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00

GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy P-8I

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Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators Héroux-Devtek has tapped Antavia to support landing-gear repair and overhaul services, with an authorization scope designed to broaden aftermarket availability for European Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators. The move adds capacity to the regional sustainment channel for business-jet landing-gear maintenance, reducing reliance on fewer hubs.

2026-05-13T03:15:15.759649-07:00

Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering Air India has named a new senior vice president for engineering, strengthening leadership over the carrier’s technical function. The move signals continued focus on aircraft sustainment and engineering execution as Air India works through post-privatisation fleet and restoration commitments.

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications FreightWaves reports FedEx is in the final stages of returning its MD-11 freighters to service after months of inspections and Boeing-developed structural modifications. The carrier is preparing to resume cargo flights to Miami as the aircraft work through the last steps before reintegration.

2026-05-09T12:35:03.237760-07:00

FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications

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French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet The French Navy has received the first of three leased Pilatus PC-24 business jets. Jet Aviation’s French operation acquired the aircraft and will be responsible for maintenance, establishing the sustainment model for the remaining PC-24 deliveries and in-service support.

2026-05-08T12:49:53.890537-07:00

French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet

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ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines ACIA Aero Leasing has closed a sale-and-leaseback transaction for two ATR 72-600 passenger turboprops with Sweden’s Braathens Regional Airlines. The aircraft—serial numbers 1348 and 1357—remain with Braathens Regional Airlines under lease, serving regional routes in Sweden and northern Europe for SAS’ regional network.

2026-05-08T11:10:58.184349-07:00

ACIA Aero Leasing completes sale-and-leaseback for two ATR 72-600s with Braathens Regional Airlines

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CCE Group buys InTech Aerospace to expand cabin repair, refurbishment and cargo-equipment aftermarket support Hivest Capital Partners’ portfolio company CCE Group has acquired InTech Aerospace, adding in-house cabin repair and refurbishment capabilities, fabrication services and expanded aftermarket support. The deal strengthens CCE Group’s role in sustaining aircraft cabin/cargo equipment through maintenance and upgrade work.

2026-05-08T00:44:21.813906-07:00

CCE Group buys InTech Aerospace to expand cabin repair, refurbishment and cargo-equipment aftermarket support

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AAR to realign operating units and wind down Legacy Commercial Programs business AAR Corp says it will report under a new internal structure and wind down its Legacy Commercial Programs business. The company is effectively reshaping how it organizes and presents its commercial-programs activities, following recent moves that have broadened its engineering and services capabilities.

2026-05-07T21:50:27.392766-07:00

AAR to realign operating units and wind down Legacy Commercial Programs business

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GMR Aero Technic and Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy P-8I

Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators

FedEx moves MD-11 freighters back toward service after Boeing-backed inspections and structural modifications

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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