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Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09

Hartzell Engine Technologies has secured FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for an AeroForce V‑Band clamp as a compliant replacement under Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09. The PMA offering gives operators an FAA‑approved aftermarket option to meet the AD’s mandated V‑band coupling upgrade requirements and support compliance programs.

2026-03-09T14:24:24.172296-07:00

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GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

2026-03-09T05:04:11.296031-07:00

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Precision Aviation Services named authorized installer for Thales/StandardAero StableLight System

2026-03-09T10:10:05.185113-07:00

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Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

2026-03-09T05:18:18.478297-07:00

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Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09 Hartzell Engine Technologies has secured FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval for an AeroForce V‑Band clamp as a compliant replacement under Airworthiness Directive 2023-09-09. The PMA offering gives operators an FAA‑approved aftermarket option to meet the AD’s mandated V‑band coupling upgrade requirements and support compliance programs.

2026-03-09T14:24:24.172296-07:00

Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09

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Precision Aviation Services named authorized installer for Thales/StandardAero StableLight System Precision Aviation Services has been named an authorized installer for Thales and StandardAero's StableLight flight-control system, expanding the company's avionics installation capabilities and supporting wider retrofit and line‑fit rollout of the StableLight 4‑axis autopilot across light and medium helicopters.

2026-03-09T10:10:05.185113-07:00

Precision Aviation Services named authorized installer for Thales/StandardAero StableLight System

AINonline

Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint Aeromed Group has completed five acquisitions that add about 150 employees and new operations in England, New York, Minnesota and New Mexico. The deals broaden Aeromed’s geographic presence across the UK and US and fold multiple specialist firms into its network.

2026-03-09T05:38:17.091939-07:00

Aeromed Group buys five firms, adds ~150 staff to expand UK–US footprint

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Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft Airbus will fit a cellular-based wireless communications device on additional aircraft. The unit enables airborne connectivity via terrestrial cellphone networks, creating a non‑satellite in‑flight connectivity option that could shape airline retrofit choices, ancillary revenue opportunities and passenger Wi‑Fi availability and operational communications for crew and systems.

2026-03-09T05:18:18.478297-07:00

Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

Reuters

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GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity GE Aerospace will invest $1 billion in 2026 to expand U.S. manufacturing and supplier support, accelerating deliveries of engines for the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320 families, scaling production of CFM LEAP durability kits to extend time-on-wing, and boosting military engine output.

2026-03-09T05:04:11.296031-07:00

GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

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McDermott Aviation acquires Bell 214ST type certificate and launches manufacturer programme at Verticon McDermott Aviation has acquired the type certificate for the Bell 214ST from Bell and will position itself as the platform's manufacturer and global supplier. The company will unveil its McDermott 214ST programme at Verticon, saying operators will benefit from its experience and no longer be 'crash test dummies'.

2026-03-09T03:33:26.309204-07:00

McDermott Aviation acquires Bell 214ST type certificate and launches manufacturer programme at Verticon

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Uganda Airlines wet‑leases Ethiopian 787‑8 to restore Gatwick and Mumbai long‑haul services after A330‑800neos grounded Uganda Airlines has wet‑leased a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines to resume long‑haul services to London Gatwick and Mumbai after its two Airbus A330‑800neos were sidelined for unscheduled maintenance. The B787‑8 is on a two‑month wet‑lease while the A330‑800neos remain grounded.

2026-03-09T03:23:24.958998-07:00

Uganda Airlines wet‑leases Ethiopian 787‑8 to restore Gatwick and Mumbai long‑haul services after A330‑800neos grounded

AINonline

GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM Helicopter Express is the first operator to upgrade from Bell's BHVM to GPMS Foresight MX HUMS on a Bell 412 EPX under a BHVM-to-GPMS upgrade programme developed with Bell. GPMS and Bell also announced Foresight MX availability for the Bell 505, bringing predictive maintenance and operational intelligence.

2026-03-08T21:32:51.400818-07:00

GPMS Foresight MX HUMS adopted for Bell 412; Bell 505 launch announced as Helicopter Express first to upgrade from BHVM

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Hartzell Engine Tech wins FAA PMA for AeroForce V‑Band clamp to meet AD 2023-09-09

GE Aerospace to invest $1B in 2026 to speed 737 MAX and A320 engine production and expand LEAP durability-kit capacity

Precision Aviation Services named authorized installer for Thales/StandardAero StableLight System

Airbus to fit cellular-based wireless communications system on additional aircraft

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