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Italian Regulator Grounds SkyAlps' DHC-8-Q400 Fleet Over Safety Audit

The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has grounded seven SkyAlps DHC-8-Q400 aircraft following a safety audit revealing maintenance certification concerns. The audit impacts half of SkyAlps' fleet, emphasizing industry vigilance on regulatory compliance.

2025-03-04T07:22:30.921071-08:00

Vertical Mag

SkyDrive and AeroGulf Plan eVTOL Tourist Services in Dubai

2025-02-28T07:43:18.190092-08:00

Reuters

Safran Achieves Record 2024 Financials Amid Boeing 737 MAX Production Optimism

2025-02-13T23:20:37.705456-08:00

globalnews.ca

WestJet Signs $3B Deal with Lufthansa Technik for Calgary MRO Facility

2025-02-13T09:03:28.697753-08:00

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AINonline

Boost Systems Launches Advanced Aerial Wash System for Aviation Maintenance Boost Systems has introduced a new aerial wash system designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in aircraft maintenance. This next-generation system promises to improve cleaning operations for various types of aircraft and support greater operational readiness in both commercial and military aviation sectors.

2025-03-09T14:50:59.686733-07:00

Boost Systems Launches Advanced Aerial Wash System for Aviation Maintenance

AINonline

FAA Greenlights Van Horn's Tail Rotor for Airbus AS350 The FAA has approved Van Horn Aviation's tail rotor replacement for Airbus Helicopters' AS350 model. This retrofit addresses issues with the OEM's elastomeric bearings, offering enhanced performance and reliability for helicopter operators.

2025-03-09T08:16:00.685754-07:00

FAA Greenlights Van Horn's Tail Rotor for Airbus AS350

Aviation Week

VT Mobile Aerospace Relocates to Pensacola, Creating 300 Jobs VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering's relocation of operations from Mobile to Pensacola involves a lease agreement to establish a new MRO facility, projected to generate over 300 jobs. The transfer includes work previously carried out in Mobile and San Antonio.

2025-03-06T12:30:57.950482-08:00

VT Mobile Aerospace Relocates to Pensacola, Creating 300 Jobs

Leeham News

Melrose Revenue Forecast and Defense Growth Amid Industry Challenges Melrose Industries projects 2025 revenue below expectations, impacting shares. Despite industry-wide supply chain disruptions, production delays at Boeing and Airbus, and global trade uncertainties, Melrose anticipates benefiting from defense spending and after-market services, targeting £5 billion in revenue and substantial free cash flow.

2025-03-06T05:10:56.378774-08:00

Melrose Revenue Forecast and Defense Growth Amid Industry Challenges

AINonline

ExecuJet Haite in Beijing Daxing Named New Dassault Authorized Service Center Dassault Aviation has designated ExecuJet Haite's facility at Beijing Daxing as an Authorized Service Center, enhancing support for Falcon 6X, 7X, and 8X models. The center provides comprehensive airframe maintenance and AOG services, expanding its capabilities within China's growing aerospace market.

2025-03-05T03:43:01.223545-08:00

ExecuJet Haite in Beijing Daxing Named New Dassault Authorized Service Center

Aviation Week

Lufthansa Technik Introduces Aviatar's AI Tool for Logbook Management Aviatar's Technical Repetitives Examination tool enhances efficiency in managing technical logbook entries by simplifying and adding transparency to the documentation process. This innovation marks a significant step forward in applying AI to streamline maintenance operations.

2025-03-05T01:30:57.917525-08:00

Lufthansa Technik Introduces Aviatar's AI Tool for Logbook Management

Aviation Week

Italian Regulator Grounds SkyAlps' DHC-8-Q400 Fleet Over Safety Audit The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has grounded seven SkyAlps DHC-8-Q400 aircraft following a safety audit revealing maintenance certification concerns. The audit impacts half of SkyAlps' fleet, emphasizing industry vigilance on regulatory compliance.

2025-03-04T07:22:30.921071-08:00

Italian Regulator Grounds SkyAlps' DHC-8-Q400 Fleet Over Safety Audit

FlightGlobal

Spirit Airlines Receives $150M for Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues Spirit Airlines has secured a $150 million compensation from Pratt & Whitney due to ongoing geared turbofan engine problems. The airline anticipates additional payments with engine removals continuing until at least 2026.

2025-03-03T17:27:03.952183-08:00

Spirit Airlines Receives $150M for Pratt & Whitney Engine Issues

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