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EFW wins first A330 P2F contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet

Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering passenger‑to‑freighter specialist, has signed its first A330 conversion contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology. Work is scheduled to begin mid‑2026 at EFW’s Chinese partner facility to meet rising e‑commerce and express cargo demand.

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

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Emirates accelerates Premium Economy rollout with A380 retrofits — 4‑class A380s to New York JFK

2026-02-11T22:17:01.410575-08:00

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People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

2026-02-11T11:44:35.003088-08:00

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ACS UK wins two 'monuments' aircraft‑interiors contracts with tier‑one airlines after reopening order book

2026-02-11T06:19:04.837238-08:00

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EFW wins first A330 P2F contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), the Airbus–ST Engineering passenger‑to‑freighter specialist, has signed its first A330 conversion contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet Aircraft Technology. Work is scheduled to begin mid‑2026 at EFW’s Chinese partner facility to meet rising e‑commerce and express cargo demand.

2026-02-12T02:25:18.068835-08:00

EFW wins first A330 P2F contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet

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Emirates accelerates Premium Economy rollout with A380 retrofits — 4‑class A380s to New York JFK Emirates will offer Premium Economy on almost 100 destinations by year‑end through a fleet retrofit programme that converts high‑density two‑class A380s into three‑ and four‑class cabins. The first three‑class upgrade (76 Business / 56 Premium‑Economy / 437 Economy) is nearing completion; 15 A380s are due to be reconfigured by November.

2026-02-11T22:17:01.410575-08:00

Emirates accelerates Premium Economy rollout with A380 retrofits — 4‑class A380s to New York JFK

Vertical Mag

People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance Aviation maintenance safety depends less on manuals and technology than on the behavioural traits of frontline staff, argues this analysis. Traits such as vigilance, accountability and proactivity predict lower error rates, shape reporting cultures and determine organisational resilience — refocusing where operators and MROs should invest in safety.

2026-02-11T11:44:35.003088-08:00

People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

AeroTime

Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub Embraer is expanding its Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from a Singapore hub, citing a successful training facility and targeted investments in maintenance, parts and infrastructure. Executives said the plan will scale regional MRO, pilot and technician training and parts availability to support commercial, business and defence operations across APAC.

2026-02-11T07:38:55.914291-08:00

Embraer expands Asia‑Pacific service ecosystem from Singapore hub

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EgyptAir to provide MRO, training and aviation infrastructure support to Equatorial Guinea EgyptAir will provide maintenance, training and aviation infrastructure support to Equatorial Guinea, offering MRO services, workforce development and airport/technical assistance as part of Cairo's state-owned carrier outreach. The agreement aims to establish in-country sustainment capability and improve operational resilience for Equatorial Guinea's nascent civil fleet.

2026-02-11T06:25:17.691202-08:00

EgyptAir to provide MRO, training and aviation infrastructure support to Equatorial Guinea

Aircraft Interiors International

ACS UK wins two 'monuments' aircraft‑interiors contracts with tier‑one airlines after reopening order book Aircraft interiors specialist ACS UK has secured two significant 'monuments' contracts with tier‑one global airlines, marking a strong return to the market just months after it reopened its order book. The deals re-establish ACS UK's presence in large cabin completion work and expand its near‑term workload.

2026-02-11T06:19:04.837238-08:00

ACS UK wins two 'monuments' aircraft‑interiors contracts with tier‑one airlines after reopening order book

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U.S. Issues Final Rule Requiring Radio‑Altimeter Upgrades The U.S. has issued a rule requiring upgrades to aircraft radio‑altimeters, obliging carriers, OEMs and MROs to implement hardware retrofits and develop compliance plans. The rule will drive large‑scale avionics work across fleets and supply chains, and affect maintenance scheduling and spare inventories.

2026-02-10T16:15:06.478997-08:00

U.S. Issues Final Rule Requiring Radio‑Altimeter Upgrades

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Garmin opens aircraft certification and flight‑test facility at Mesa Gateway (KIWA) Garmin has acquired a hangar and office complex at Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) in Mesa, Arizona and opened a new aircraft certification and flight‑test centre. The facility expands the company’s capacity for on‑aircraft flight testing, certification programs and support for avionics development and retrofit work.

2026-02-10T12:15:45.308657-08:00

Garmin opens aircraft certification and flight‑test facility at Mesa Gateway (KIWA)

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EFW wins first A330 P2F contract in China with lessor Hengqin Winglet

Emirates accelerates Premium Economy rollout with A380 retrofits — 4‑class A380s to New York JFK

People First: How employee traits drive safety in aviation maintenance

ACS UK wins two 'monuments' aircraft‑interiors contracts with tier‑one airlines after reopening order book

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