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Lycoming Engines expands time-between-overhaul intervals to 2,600 hours on select engine models

Lycoming Engines has introduced expanded TBO (time between overhaul) intervals to 2,600 hours for select engine models, aiming to improve durability. The change is positioned to reduce operator maintenance and overhaul-related costs while extending overhaul planning cycles.

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2026-07-20T09:40:26.852087-07:00

FlightGlobal

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

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2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Leeham News

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF expands in the A320neo market as GKN broadens engine manufacturing partnerships

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2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

FlightGlobal

Honeywell lands record avionics/APU deal with IndiGo for 810 A320neo-family jets; Aeromexico rollout of runway safety tech on 10

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2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

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FlightGlobal

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Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China Mammoth Freighters, the Boeing 777 cargo-conversion specialist, plans to expand its modification footprint with new conversion lines in China. It says Shandong STAECO will serve as its partner for 777 freighter work at STAECO’s facility, complementing existing modification capabilities in Fort Worth and Manchester.

2026-07-20T09:42:42.729960-07:00

Mammoth Freighters readies 777 cargo conversions at STAECO in China

Vertical Mag

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Lycoming Engines expands time-between-overhaul intervals to 2,600 hours on select engine models Lycoming Engines has introduced expanded TBO (time between overhaul) intervals to 2,600 hours for select engine models, aiming to improve durability. The change is positioned to reduce operator maintenance and overhaul-related costs while extending overhaul planning cycles.

2026-07-20T09:40:26.852087-07:00

Lycoming Engines expands time-between-overhaul intervals to 2,600 hours on select engine models

AINonline

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P&WC Bridgeport wins $1B contract for T-6 engine overhauls under V2X award V2X has awarded P&WC Bridgeport a $1 billion contract for T-6 engine overhaul work, extending a long-standing relationship between the parties. The award reinforces continued investment in propulsion sustainment for the T-6 fleet and adds major capacity to the maintenance pipeline.

2026-07-20T06:08:10.021090-07:00

P&WC Bridgeport wins $1B contract for T-6 engine overhauls under V2X award

FlightGlobal

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Honeywell lands record avionics/APU deal with IndiGo for 810 A320neo-family jets; Aeromexico rollout of runway safety tech on 10 Honeywell Aerospace says IndiGo has selected its flagship avionics and power systems—and full aftermarket support—for its record 810-aircraft Airbus A320neo-family order, marking the company’s largest-ever commercial equipage/service agreement. Separately, Aeromexico plans to deploy Honeywell runway safety technology across more than 100 Boeing jets.

2026-07-20T01:38:30.758145-07:00

Honeywell lands record avionics/APU deal with IndiGo for 810 A320neo-family jets; Aeromexico rollout of runway safety tech on 10

FlightGlobal

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Textron Aviation delivers King Air 360ER to Malta for maritime surveillance mission Textron Aviation has delivered a new Beechcraft King Air 360ER to Malta, fitted to support a maritime surveillance mission. The aircraft will receive mission systems in Germany as part of the integration for the Maltese operator’s operations.

2026-07-20T00:38:36.432505-07:00

Textron Aviation delivers King Air 360ER to Malta for maritime surveillance mission

Leeham News

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Pratt & Whitney’s GTF expands in the A320neo market as GKN broadens engine manufacturing partnerships Pratt & Whitney disclosed its small-engine “Valox” concept for uncrewed fighters, while GKN expanded engine-manufacturing partnerships covering PW1500/1900 turbofan and F-135 components. At Farnborough, British Airways selected Pratt & Whitney’s GTF for up to 63 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft (510 powered aircraft), following IAG’s prior preference for CFM’s Leap-1A. Separately, IndiGo signaled an MoU to order more than 1,000 Leap-1A engines.

2026-07-20T00:23:05.288903-07:00

Pratt & Whitney’s GTF expands in the A320neo market as GKN broadens engine manufacturing partnerships

FlightGlobal

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Airbus backs ATR 72 waterbomber conversion as Positive Aviation targets a 2029 alternative to the Canadair Airbus will begin assembling the first float for a Positive Aviation program to convert an ATR 72 into a firefighting waterbomber, aiming for an initial operational alternative to the Canadair by 2029. In parallel, Corsica Technics has signed an LoI for 10 Kepplair 72 conversion kits, while France has also contracted for two DHC Canadair 515 amphibious aircraft.

2026-07-17T06:43:56.547534-07:00

Airbus backs ATR 72 waterbomber conversion as Positive Aviation targets a 2029 alternative to the Canadair

Flying Magazine

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Sporty’s becomes authorized distributor for Jeppesen ForeFlight education tools Sporty’s announced it has become an authorized distributor of Jeppesen ForeFlight Education tools, expanding its training-materials offering for individual pilots and flight schools. The partnership is designed to provide a comprehensive portfolio of Jeppesen ForeFlight training resources through Sporty’s channels.

2026-07-16T07:15:08.962840-07:00

Sporty’s becomes authorized distributor for Jeppesen ForeFlight education tools

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