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AeroVecto, Vigelon sign MoU to build eVTOL MRO and support infrastructure in Oman

AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) and Vigelon have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop eVTOL maintenance and support infrastructure in Oman, targeting local MRO capability, technical support and operational services to enable Advanced Air Mobility deployments and sustainment across the region.

2026-01-21T01:31:50.500890-08:00

FlightGlobal

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

IATA

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

AINonline

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

2026-01-20T10:19:04.333793-08:00

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AeroVecto, Vigelon sign MoU to build eVTOL MRO and support infrastructure in Oman AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) and Vigelon have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop eVTOL maintenance and support infrastructure in Oman, targeting local MRO capability, technical support and operational services to enable Advanced Air Mobility deployments and sustainment across the region.

2026-01-21T01:31:50.500890-08:00

AeroVecto, Vigelon sign MoU to build eVTOL MRO and support infrastructure in Oman

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

AINonline

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services flyExclusive has begun installing SpaceX Starlink inflight connectivity across its Challenger 350 fleet and is expanding its MRO capabilities to perform Starlink fit‑outs and related retrofit work. The move positions the operator to support in‑house fleet upgrades and commercial installation services for business jets.

2026-01-20T10:19:04.333793-08:00

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

FlightGlobal

Bombardier reshuffles senior leadership to accelerate defence, M&A, sales and aftermarket growth Bombardier has announced immediate senior leadership changes and restructured divisions across M&A, legal, sales, aftermarket support, engineering and defence to accelerate growth. The Montreal-based business-jet manufacturer hired a former Leonardo DRS strategist to lead M&A and appointed executives to run revamped sales, services and engineering teams.

2026-01-20T08:56:30.699498-08:00

Bombardier reshuffles senior leadership to accelerate defence, M&A, sales and aftermarket growth

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CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines IATA and CFM International have renewed a pro‑competitive aftermarket agreement through February 2033, preserving airlines' ability to use third‑party MRO providers and non‑OEM parts on CFM engines. The pact responds to long‑running airline concerns over aftermarket competition with the GE‑Safran venture.

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

Inflight Online

ExecuJet MRO Belgium secures US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium has been granted US FAA approval to perform line maintenance, AOG support and base maintenance on N‑registered business aircraft. The certification expands the Brussels-area facility’s remit to directly support US‑registered business jets operating in Europe and nearby regions.

2026-01-20T04:44:13.713801-08:00

ExecuJet MRO Belgium secures US FAA approval to service N‑registered business jets

AINonline

Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop Gama Aviation has secured UK CAA Part-145 approval to perform maintenance on Learjet aircraft and opened a new helicopter paint shop, expanding its business-aviation MRO capabilities and broadening services for rotorcraft operators and OEMs, providing UK-based third-party sustainment for corporate operators.

2026-01-19T09:59:04.645067-08:00

Gama Aviation wins UK Part-145 for Learjet maintenance and opens helicopter paint shop

FlightGlobal

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet Qinetiq has secured a five-year, £205 million follow-on contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue delivering mission-critical engineering services in support of the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet. The award extends Qinetiq’s sustainment role for the combat aircraft into the next operational cycle.

2026-01-19T07:27:33.012785-08:00

Qinetiq wins £205m, five-year follow-on MoD contract to sustain RAF Eurofighter Typhoon fleet

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AeroVecto, Vigelon sign MoU to build eVTOL MRO and support infrastructure in Oman

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

flyExclusive begins Starlink fit-outs on Challenger 350s as it expands MRO services

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