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NBAA joins industry coalition to contest FAA radio‑altimeter mandate

The National Business Aviation Association has joined an industry‑wide coalition to shape and press industry concerns about an FAA proposal that would require new radio altimeters on tens of thousands of aircraft and helicopters. NBAA says the move is intended to ensure operator perspectives are reflected in the rulemaking process.

2026-03-11T11:19:00.195773-07:00

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Delta TechOps becomes first North American airline MRO certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B

2026-03-11T06:19:33.884294-07:00

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Metro Aviation advances STC for Airbus H160 EMS interior

2026-03-11T09:18:33.166920-07:00

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Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

2026-03-11T07:03:35.111570-07:00

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NBAA joins industry coalition to contest FAA radio‑altimeter mandate The National Business Aviation Association has joined an industry‑wide coalition to shape and press industry concerns about an FAA proposal that would require new radio altimeters on tens of thousands of aircraft and helicopters. NBAA says the move is intended to ensure operator perspectives are reflected in the rulemaking process.

2026-03-11T11:19:00.195773-07:00

NBAA joins industry coalition to contest FAA radio‑altimeter mandate

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Metro Aviation advances STC for Airbus H160 EMS interior Metro Aviation is advancing a supplemental type certificate to install a dedicated EMS interior for the Airbus H160. A Memorial Hermann H160 displayed at Airbus’s Verticon booth served as the conforming aircraft for the STC development, signaling operator-aligned validation as certification progresses.

2026-03-11T09:18:33.166920-07:00

Metro Aviation advances STC for Airbus H160 EMS interior

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Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026 At Verticon 2026 Safran Helicopter Engines unveiled new additions to its digital‑services portfolio aimed at improving engine monitoring, enabling predictive maintenance, increasing shop throughput and lowering operators' maintenance costs. The tools are positioned to boost helicopter availability and cut unscheduled removals through enhanced data‑driven diagnostics.

2026-03-11T07:03:35.111570-07:00

Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

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Delta TechOps becomes first North American airline MRO certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B Delta TechOps has become the first and only North American airline MRO licensed to support both CFM International LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B engines, expanding its LEAP engine portfolio in Atlanta. The certification strengthens in‑house capability as global demand for narrowbody jets continues to surge.

2026-03-11T06:19:33.884294-07:00

Delta TechOps becomes first North American airline MRO certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B

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StandardAero named Robinson Helicopter’s preferred MRO for RR300 engines on the R66 StandardAero has been selected by Robinson Helicopter as the preferred MRO provider for Rolls‑Royce RR300 engines that power the global R66 fleet. The agreement secures immediate shop capacity, provides a Robinson‑recommended repair network and aims to shorten turnarounds and reduce maintenance costs for R66 operators.

2026-03-11T06:04:04.049274-07:00

StandardAero named Robinson Helicopter’s preferred MRO for RR300 engines on the R66

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TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment TIGHITCO has been granted FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, extending its sustainment work beyond the CH-47 military program and authorizing the company to support the global fleet of commercially operated Chinook heavy-lift helicopters as a third-party MRO provider.

2026-03-11T05:00:24.323767-07:00

TIGHITCO wins FAA Part-145 approval to overhaul Chinook swashplates, expands commercial sustainment

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Emirates to reconfigure 15 high‑density two‑class A380‑800s as part of retrofit programme Emirates will reconfigure 15 high‑density, two‑class A380‑800s as part of its ongoing A380 retrofit programme, converting those aircraft from high‑density layouts to updated cabin configurations and aligning them with the carrier's wider A380 interior refresh. Work will form part of Emirates' long‑term A380 cabin modernisation effort.

2026-03-10T23:59:30.349332-07:00

Emirates to reconfigure 15 high‑density two‑class A380‑800s as part of retrofit programme

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StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350 StandardAero has launched an authorized installer network to fit StableLight, the only fully integrated four‑axis autopilot currently available for the H125/AS350 series. Establishing certified installers accelerates retrofit availability and operator access to the system across maintenance shops and MRO providers.

2026-03-10T18:08:06.743830-07:00

StandardAero launches authorized installer network for StableLight four‑axis autopilot for H125/AS350

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NBAA joins industry coalition to contest FAA radio‑altimeter mandate

Delta TechOps becomes first North American airline MRO certified for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B

Metro Aviation advances STC for Airbus H160 EMS interior

Safran Helicopter Engines expands digital services for engine monitoring and predictive maintenance at Verticon 2026

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