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The upgrade replaces the H135’s existing battery with a lithium battery across all model variants. EASA approval clears the modification for use in the aircraft, with Heli Austria and Heli Werk presenting it as a performance and efficiency improvement.
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The upgrade replaces the H135’s existing battery with a lithium battery across all model variants. EASA approval clears the modification for use in the aircraft, with Heli Austria and Heli Werk presenting it as a performance and efficiency improvement.
Aircraft shortages have helped sustain demand for repairs, benefiting GE and other maintenance providers. But persistently high fuel prices could change airlines’ calculus: operators may retire less-efficient aircraft rather than invest in overhauls. Despite substantial backlogs, early signs of strain are emerging across the maintenance market.
Ontic has opened a dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Tewkesbury, UK, as part of a $30 million investment. The site consolidates company capabilities, bringing its maintenance work together at a dedicated location.
Malaysia Aviation Group, parent of Malaysia Airlines, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, Airbus’ wholly owned maintenance subsidiary. The deal would bring the MRO business under the airline group’s ownership; the article provides no transaction value or completion timeline.
Ontic is acquiring Wichita-based Aero-Mach Companies and its three established brands, adding specialist aerospace products, manufacturing, support and distribution capabilities to its portfolio. The deal also expands Ontic’s U.S. footprint and brings Aero-Mach’s customer relationships into the company.
Horizon Aircraft has struck a deal with Great Lakes Helicopter to develop pilot instruction and maintenance, repair and overhaul support for its Cavorite X7 hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines the initial training framework as Horizon advances plans for the aircraft’s future operations.
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Alaska Air Group is positioning itself for a broader national and international role, combining Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody fleet with plans to join transatlantic and transpacific joint ventures. The strategy would intensify its Seattle competition with Delta while leaving room for one final major U.S. airline acquisition.
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Airbus has asked some A330neo operators to conduct additional checks for stray tools linked to a quality issue discovered during production in September 2026. Aircraft already delivered may require inspections during scheduled maintenance, while affected jets have been cleared for delivery after checks.
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