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Emirates, Rolls‑Royce to establish Trent 900 MRO facility in Dubai; first inductions targeted from 2027

Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls‑Royce to develop in‑house MRO capability for Trent 900 engines on its Airbus A380s, building a new Dubai facility with first engine inductions targeted from 2027. The carrier also extended its TotalCare support contract with Rolls‑Royce into the 2040s.

2025-11-19T23:21:05.438093-08:00

Wall Street Journal

Airlines Push for Safer Engine Oils and Sensor Mandates After WSJ Probe into Toxic 'Fume' Leaks

2025-11-18T14:26:46.020724-08:00

FlightGlobal

FAA seeks mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines

2025-11-18T15:30:19.192738-08:00

FlightGlobal

Ethiopian to lease two new ATR 72-600s to 49%-owned Air Congo; service from Feb 2026

2025-11-18T05:33:04.039864-08:00

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Ethiopia signs ATR MRO agreement; ATR maintenance facility due Q2 2025 Ethiopia has signed an agreement with ATR to establish ATR-dedicated maintenance, repair and overhaul capability, and an ATR maintenance facility is due to open in Q2 2025. The deal creates in‑country support for ATR turboprops and centralises sustainment for regional operators.

2025-11-20T00:24:02.725321-08:00

Ethiopia signs ATR MRO agreement; ATR maintenance facility due Q2 2025

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Emirates, Rolls‑Royce to establish Trent 900 MRO facility in Dubai; first inductions targeted from 2027 Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding with Rolls‑Royce to develop in‑house MRO capability for Trent 900 engines on its Airbus A380s, building a new Dubai facility with first engine inductions targeted from 2027. The carrier also extended its TotalCare support contract with Rolls‑Royce into the 2040s.

2025-11-19T23:21:05.438093-08:00

Emirates, Rolls‑Royce to establish Trent 900 MRO facility in Dubai; first inductions targeted from 2027

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China Eastern to buy remaining stake in MRO unit STARCO for $96 million China Eastern Airlines (MU) will become sole owner of maintenance, repair and overhaul unit STARCO after agreeing to buy the remaining stake for $96 million. The move brings STARCO fully under China Eastern's control at its Shanghai Hongqiao operations and consolidates the carrier's in‑house MRO capability.

2025-11-19T18:44:03.641024-08:00

China Eastern to buy remaining stake in MRO unit STARCO for $96 million

Vertical Mag

Leonardo expands helicopter training and support footprint in Norway with two major steps at European Rotors 2025 At European Rotors 2025, Leonardo announced two major steps to expand its helicopter training and support footprint in Norway, increasing proximity and service to a growing local customer base. The measures aim to deepen training and maintenance presence to better support operators across the country.

2025-11-19T12:15:35.417685-08:00

Leonardo expands helicopter training and support footprint in Norway with two major steps at European Rotors 2025

Airways Magazine

SalamAir signs long-term Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) for 15 A320-family aircraft Oman's low-cost carrier SalamAir has signed a long-term Flight Hour Services agreement with Airbus to support its 15 A320-family aircraft, aiming to boost fleet efficiency and operational performance across Oman, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider Middle East through lifecycle and predictive support.

2025-11-19T08:48:52.573060-08:00

SalamAir signs long-term Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) for 15 A320-family aircraft

Vertical Mag

Rotortrade wins Airbus Helicopters approval at Tallard and pushes MRO network expansion after France and U.S. certifications Rotortrade’s Tallard facility has been approved as an Airbus Helicopters‑authorised maintenance centre after meeting OEM standards for infrastructure, processes and staff training. The certification, alongside recent approvals in France and the U.S., supports Rotortrade’s plan to broaden its helicopter MRO footprint and capture OEM workstreams.

2025-11-19T06:48:59.814310-08:00

Rotortrade wins Airbus Helicopters approval at Tallard and pushes MRO network expansion after France and U.S. certifications

AINonline

GJC: Bizjet flight hours, backlogs and transactions all rose in Q3 GJC's Q3 assessment found business‑jet flight hours, manufacturer backlogs and transaction volumes all rose year‑over‑year, reflecting stronger utilization and heightened demand across new‑build and pre‑owned markets. The trend points to easing supply‑chain constraints, fuller OEM pipelines and more active trading among owners and brokers.

2025-11-19T00:57:50.755645-08:00

GJC: Bizjet flight hours, backlogs and transactions all rose in Q3

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FAA seeks mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines The FAA has proposed a mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines after multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and in‑flight shutdowns. The proposed airworthiness directive would require operators to remove and replace affected blades to reduce immediate safety risk.

2025-11-18T15:30:19.192738-08:00

FAA seeks mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines

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