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IAG and CFM secure LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia engine shop, with capacity expansion planned for 2027

International Airlines Group (IAG) and CFM International have signed a LEAP Premier MRO agreement, enabling Iberia Maintenance to perform higher-generation LEAP engine work. Operations are planned to begin in 2027, integrating Iberia into CFM’s global LEAP-1A/LEAP-1B maintenance network.

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M Smart Parts services agreement covering existing and future Challenger fleets

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

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Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE deal for AVANT Up IFE maintenance and logistics

2026-04-20T04:16:36.700441-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik begins scheduled maintenance on Germany Navy’s first two Boeing P-8A Poseidons in Hamburg Germany’s Navy has entrusted its initial Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to Lufthansa Technik Defense for scheduled maintenance work at the Hamburg site. The activity marks the first in-country maintenance checks for the submarine-hunting fleet and deepens the technical partnership with the Bundeswehr.

2026-04-20T10:31:57.255973-07:00

Lufthansa Technik begins scheduled maintenance on Germany Navy’s first two Boeing P-8A Poseidons in Hamburg

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IAG and CFM secure LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia engine shop, with capacity expansion planned for 2027 International Airlines Group (IAG) and CFM International have signed a LEAP Premier MRO agreement, enabling Iberia Maintenance to perform higher-generation LEAP engine work. Operations are planned to begin in 2027, integrating Iberia into CFM’s global LEAP-1A/LEAP-1B maintenance network.

2026-04-20T08:03:20.504536-07:00

IAG and CFM secure LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia engine shop, with capacity expansion planned for 2027

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Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints Uganda Airlines has returned one of its two Airbus A330-800neos to service after roughly two months of immobilization, while the second aircraft remains grounded for maintenance. The move partially restores the carrier’s in-house widebody capability and capacity on its international network.

2026-04-20T05:51:23.087534-07:00

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

Inflight Online

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE deal for AVANT Up IFE maintenance and logistics Thales says Air India has signed a 10-year agreement for FlytCARE turn-key maintenance of its inflight entertainment (IFE) systems. The program covers maintenance, spare parts, repairs and logistics for AVANT Up units on Air India’s existing 777 and 787-8 retrofits, plus new 787-9 and A350 aircraft over the next two years.

2026-04-20T04:16:36.700441-07:00

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE deal for AVANT Up IFE maintenance and logistics

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Bombardier and Vista sign $300M Smart Parts services agreement covering existing and future Challenger fleets Bombardier and Vista have agreed a long-term, roughly $300 million services contract focused on Smart Parts for Vista’s current business-jet fleet and its future Challenger 3500 aircraft. The program is designed to cover exchange costs for major components and systems, including avionics, wheels/tires and brakes, plus corrosion-related support.

2026-04-20T02:58:36.318569-07:00

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M Smart Parts services agreement covering existing and future Challenger fleets

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ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses All Nippon Airways has been warned regarding maintenance lapses involving its Boeing 767-300 fleet. The action spotlights compliance and airworthiness management risks tied to airline maintenance processes, with potential knock-on effects for fleet availability and operational reliability if issues persist.

2026-04-19T19:56:03.388231-07:00

ANA warned over Boeing 767-300 maintenance lapses

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DUST Identity launches a diamond-particle authentication platform for MRO asset and part verification Massachusetts-based DUST Identity has launched a new platform built on its Diamond Unclonable Security Tag (DUST) technology, which uses diamond particles to authenticate objects. The move positions the approach as a tool for identity assurance in the MRO ecosystem, from tracking to verification.

2026-04-18T00:20:13.428345-07:00

DUST Identity launches a diamond-particle authentication platform for MRO asset and part verification

Aviation Week

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation Bell Textron Inc. has formed Bell Textron Ukraine and is preparing to open a dedicated office to serve as the hub for its future in-country activities. The company says the setup is intended to underpin longer-term cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry, including helicopter assembly and maintenance and repair support.

2026-04-17T10:45:15.785400-07:00

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to support helicopter assembly, MRO and long-term defense industrial cooperation

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IAG and CFM secure LEAP Premier MRO license for Iberia engine shop, with capacity expansion planned for 2027

Bombardier and Vista sign $300M Smart Parts services agreement covering existing and future Challenger fleets

Uganda Airlines reactivates one A330-800neo after ~two-month grounding, easing long-haul capacity constraints

Air India signs 10-year Thales FlytCARE deal for AVANT Up IFE maintenance and logistics

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