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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

ACI Jet, serving California’s Central Coast and surrounding markets since 2008, is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business with a renewed emphasis on Bombardier and Citation Mx aircraft. The move signals a clearer aftermarket positioning for business-jet operators seeking targeted type coverage.

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

Aviation Week

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

2026-05-29T05:52:22.642029-07:00

Vertical Mag

Heli-One launches Sikorsky-authorized S-92 customer support center in Brazil

2026-05-28T05:49:27.920480-07:00

FlightGlobal

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada Lockheed Martin says it has invested CAD 9.5 million (US$6.9 million) to overhaul the engines on Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) fleet based in Kuujjuaq. The work supports the operator’s in-service aircraft availability through a targeted propulsion refresh program in Canada.

2026-06-01T11:11:25.228469-07:00

Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus ACI Jet, serving California’s Central Coast and surrounding markets since 2008, is expanding its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) business with a renewed emphasis on Bombardier and Citation Mx aircraft. The move signals a clearer aftermarket positioning for business-jet operators seeking targeted type coverage.

2026-06-01T03:31:03.470800-07:00

MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

Aviation Week

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Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity Airshare will equip its Embraer Phenom 300 fleet with Gogo’s Galileo HDX satellite communications terminal, with installations starting this month at a Wichita facility. The rollout follows a successful demonstration flight evaluating real-world performance, positioning the fractional/jet-card operator to expand in-flight connectivity capability across the type.

2026-05-29T05:52:22.642029-07:00

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

FlightGlobal

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre Vietjet unveiled a “next-generation” expansion plan for Vietjet Thailand, targeting a 50-strong fleet of Boeing 737-8 aircraft and marking a milestone of 50 million passengers across its Vietnam–Thailand network. The carrier also signed an agreement with Thailand’s EECO to develop an aircraft MRO technical centre at U-Tapao International Airport to support regional fleet growth.

2026-05-29T00:09:54.383581-07:00

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

Aviation Business News

Deutsche Aircraft to pitch a future-ready D328eco multi-role platform at ILA Berlin, adding uncrewed systems and mission-configu Deutsche Aircraft will use ILA Berlin in June to present a multi-mission D328eco turboprop concept based on its civil-certified Dornier 328 platform. The company says the design can be configured for border patrol, maritime surveillance, medical evacuation and tactical transport, while expanding the fleet concept with integrated uncrewed systems to help ease regional supply-chain and MRO constraints.

2026-05-28T08:22:03.458114-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft to pitch a future-ready D328eco multi-role platform at ILA Berlin, adding uncrewed systems and mission-configu

Vertical Mag

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Heli-One launches Sikorsky-authorized S-92 customer support center in Brazil Heli-One has opened South America’s first Sikorsky-authorized S-92 Customer Support Center in Brazil, positioning the site to provide both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for any S-92 aircraft operated in the region. The center is designed to expand localized sustainment capacity for the Sikorsky heavy helicopter fleet.

2026-05-28T05:49:27.920480-07:00

Heli-One launches Sikorsky-authorized S-92 customer support center in Brazil

Vertical Mag

Leonardo opens £315M Elstree Support Hub to expand UK helicopter MRO and sustainment capacity Leonardo Helicopters has opened the £315 million Elstree Support Hub on the outskirts of London, adding a new UK maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility to bolster aftermarket support for rotary operators. The move strengthens Leonardo’s ability to deliver in-country sustainment as demand grows across its helicopter portfolio.

2026-05-28T05:49:27.809451-07:00

Leonardo opens £315M Elstree Support Hub to expand UK helicopter MRO and sustainment capacity

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Western Global Airlines restarts MD-11F after FAA clearance, adding freighter capacity as Boeing implements structural/pylon mod Western Global Airlines has returned one MD-11F freighter to active service following FAA clearance, with ADS-B confirming resumed operations. The restart comes as Boeing rolls out “pylon Western” changes for the type, following similar MD-11F return-to-service efforts across the market.

2026-05-27T14:40:40.757037-07:00

Western Global Airlines restarts MD-11F after FAA clearance, adding freighter capacity as Boeing implements structural/pylon mod

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MRO profile: ACI Jet expands Bombardier and Citation Mx focus

Airshare to retrofit Embraer Phenom 300 with Gogo Galileo HDX inflight connectivity

Heli-One launches Sikorsky-authorized S-92 customer support center in Brazil

Vietjet Thailand to grow with 50 Boeing 737-8s and a new U-Tapao MRO technical centre

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