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Kingswood rebrands SPI as RAVE Aerospace after acquisition, targets IFEC and connected seatback growth

Kingswood Capital Management has completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) and rebranded the business as RAVE Aerospace. The private‑equity‑backed company says it will pursue “accelerated growth” across its in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) portfolio, explicitly targeting the connected seatback market.

2026-02-05T07:36:34.862403-08:00

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Yingling completes first Collins Venue HD cabin management retrofit on Gulfstream G550

2026-02-05T09:00:25.242894-08:00

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Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre

2026-02-05T07:18:23.866250-08:00

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Israel signs $130M Elbit deal to outfit 12 CH-53K 'Pereh' helicopters with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

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Yingling completes first Collins Venue HD cabin management retrofit on Gulfstream G550 Yingling Aviation completed its first installation of Collins Aerospace’s High-Definition Venue cabin management system on a Gulfstream G550, joining a global fleet of more than 1,800 Venue-equipped aircraft. The retrofit highlights growing aftermarket demand for advanced cabin avionics and integrated cabin modernization.

2026-02-05T09:00:25.242894-08:00

Yingling completes first Collins Venue HD cabin management retrofit on Gulfstream G550

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Kingswood rebrands SPI as RAVE Aerospace after acquisition, targets IFEC and connected seatback growth Kingswood Capital Management has completed its acquisition of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI) and rebranded the business as RAVE Aerospace. The private‑equity‑backed company says it will pursue “accelerated growth” across its in‑flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) portfolio, explicitly targeting the connected seatback market.

2026-02-05T07:36:34.862403-08:00

Kingswood rebrands SPI as RAVE Aerospace after acquisition, targets IFEC and connected seatback growth

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Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre Ryanair has chosen Sevilla, Spain as the site for a new engine maintenance centre, expanding the airline's in‑region MRO footprint. The centre will provide dedicated engine support for Ryanair operations and reflects the carrier's push to increase localised maintenance capacity in Europe.

2026-02-05T07:18:23.866250-08:00

Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre

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Israel signs $130M Elbit deal to outfit 12 CH-53K 'Pereh' helicopters with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM Israel's Ministry of Defense has signed an approximately $130 million (400 million shekel) contract with Elbit Systems to integrate Israeli avionics, command-and-control, electronic-warfare and DIRCM missile‑defense systems onto 12 Sikorsky CH-53K heavy‑lift helicopters. The 12 CH-53Ks, locally designated "Pereh," will receive Israeli-built mission systems to boost survivability and tactical connectivity.

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Israel signs $130M Elbit deal to outfit 12 CH-53K 'Pereh' helicopters with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

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GE Aerospace to spend $300M expanding LEAP engine MRO at Singapore's Seletar GE Aerospace will invest up to $300 million to expand engine module repair capabilities at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore and will commence module repair operations once the site expansion is complete. The multi‑year project targets support for CFM LEAP‑1A and LEAP‑1B turbofans to strengthen regional MRO capacity.

2026-02-04T18:34:54.411334-08:00

GE Aerospace to spend $300M expanding LEAP engine MRO at Singapore's Seletar

AINonline

Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet Embraer has signed a comprehensive service agreement with the Hungarian Air Force to provide maintenance, logistical and technical support for its C-390 Millennium transport fleet using Embraer’s European footprint. Hungary, the second NATO operator of the type, received all contracted multi‑mission aircraft in November 2025.

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00

Embraer signs service agreement to sustain Hungarian Air Force C-390 Millennium fleet

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Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s Boeing has signed its largest‑ever landing‑gear exchange agreement with the Singapore Airlines Group, covering more than 75 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. Boeing will supply ready‑to‑install landing gear from its inventory to cut airline spare holdings, allow flexible overhaul timing and reduce aircraft downtime.

2026-02-04T11:34:07.364331-08:00

Boeing signs record landing‑gear exchange with Singapore Airlines covering 75+ 737 MAX and 787s

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UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened a formal safety inquiry after an Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed London Heathrow for Bengaluru despite crew and ground reports of a suspected fuel‑control/fuel‑cutoff switch fault. India’s regulator inspected grounded Dreamliners and reported no defects in the switches following checks.

2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00

UK CAA opens probe after Air India Boeing 787‑8 departed Heathrow with suspected fuel‑switch fault; India later clears switches

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Kingswood rebrands SPI as RAVE Aerospace after acquisition, targets IFEC and connected seatback growth

Yingling completes first Collins Venue HD cabin management retrofit on Gulfstream G550

Ryanair selects Sevilla, Spain for engine maintenance centre

Israel signs $130M Elbit deal to outfit 12 CH-53K 'Pereh' helicopters with avionics, C2, EW and DIRCM

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