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GE Aerospace, IAF sign contract for in-country F404-IN20 engine depot to support Tejas LCA sustainment

GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force to establish an in-country depot for the F404-IN20 engines that power the Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas LCA. The IAF will set up the facility with technical inputs from GE, aiming to cut reliance on overseas repair centres and improve turnaround times amid delivery delays.

2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00

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Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services

2026-04-12T18:40:12.553031-07:00

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

Aviation Week

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

2026-04-09T01:01:56.369131-07:00

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GE Aerospace, IAF sign contract for in-country F404-IN20 engine depot to support Tejas LCA sustainment GE Aerospace has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force to establish an in-country depot for the F404-IN20 engines that power the Hindustan Aeronautics Tejas LCA. The IAF will set up the facility with technical inputs from GE, aiming to cut reliance on overseas repair centres and improve turnaround times amid delivery delays.

2026-04-13T00:23:16.850644-07:00

GE Aerospace, IAF sign contract for in-country F404-IN20 engine depot to support Tejas LCA sustainment

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Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services Weststar Aviation Services (Kuala Lumpur Subang) has secured MYR2 billion (about $504 million) in syndicated financing from AmBank Group through AmBank Islamic Berhad, earmarked to fund aviation-services growth. The deal underscores continued capital-market support for the region’s aviation-services capacity build-out.

2026-04-12T18:40:12.553031-07:00

Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services

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Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026 Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are opening Military Technician Training Program (MTTP) applications for qualified candidates through May 31, 2026. The pathway targets technician hiring needs tied to Hawaiian’s Seattle maintenance base, extending the carrier’s military-to-civilian talent pipeline.

2026-04-10T10:49:23.124881-07:00

Alaska Airlines expands MTTP for Hawaiian Airlines technicians; applications open through May 31, 2026

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Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS Textron Aviation will equip its Cessna Skyhawk, Skylane, Turbo Skylane and Turbo Stationair HD with Garmin G1000 NXi System Release 7 avionics and a Lycoming dual electronic ignition system (dual EIS). Dual EIS is now standard on all new Cessna piston aircraft, with entry into service targeted for late 2026 through early 2027.

2026-04-10T06:00:50.485650-07:00

Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

AeroTime

Embraer E2 growth, South Africa fare pressure and pilot shortages shape 2026 regional outlook—Airlink CEO Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht says demand remains solid for 2026, but aircraft availability, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs constrain expansion. He also points to pilot shortages affecting staffing and highlights Embraer E2 growth as key to regional network expansion amid South Africa’s fare pressure.

2026-04-10T01:35:12.827917-07:00

Embraer E2 growth, South Africa fare pressure and pilot shortages shape 2026 regional outlook—Airlink CEO

AeroTime

2026 outlook: strong commercial demand offset by aircraft supply gaps, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs Commercial aviation starts 2026 with steady demand and broadly resilient profits, but growth is being constrained by aircraft shortages, strained MRO capacity, and fuel-cost pressure. Regional carriers are leaning into network expansion as major airlines cut frequencies and shift capacity amid these operating headwinds.

2026-04-10T01:35:11.388787-07:00

2026 outlook: strong commercial demand offset by aircraft supply gaps, MRO capacity strain and higher fuel costs

Vertical Mag

Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors Experienced aircraft maintenance engineers warn that inadequate supervision of apprentices increases the risk of maintenance errors, compliance failures and costly rework. Structured on-the-job training, clear supervision responsibilities and formal sign-off processes are essential to maintain safety standards and limit operational disruption.

2026-04-09T10:02:26.200346-07:00

Apprentice supervision in maintenance: AMEs stress mentorship to prevent costly errors

Flying Magazine

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support Portugal's Air Force has chosen the Tecnam P‑Mentor to rebuild its basic pilot‑training capability, contracting seven P‑Mentor aircraft together with synthetic training systems and maintenance support under a World Aviation‑led deal awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Delivery and timeline details were not disclosed.

2026-04-09T09:07:17.007579-07:00

Portugal selects Tecnam P‑Mentor for basic pilot training; orders seven trainers with simulators and support

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GE Aerospace, IAF sign contract for in-country F404-IN20 engine depot to support Tejas LCA sustainment

Weststar Aviation Services raises MYR2bn ($504m) in syndicated financing to expand aircraft services

Textron Aviation upgrades Cessna piston line with Garmin G1000 NXi Release 7 and standard Lycoming dual EIS

FL Technics opens $70m Punta Cana MRO; JetBlue named launch customer

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