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Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays

Lufthansa has started retrofitting Business Class across its entire Airbus A380 fleet of eight aircraft as part of what it describes as the largest-ever cabin renewal. The airline is moving to off‑the‑shelf Thompson Vantage XL seats after certification delays stalled its bespoke Allegris design; work begins in February.

2026-01-30T03:09:41.449398-08:00

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ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

2026-01-30T08:28:51.577367-08:00

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U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00

ch-aviation

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns

2026-01-30T00:33:50.835427-08:00

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ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia ExecuJet has expanded its Kuala Lumpur maintenance complex and added staff to increase business‑aircraft support across Malaysia. The enlarged MRO aims to boost in‑region capacity for third‑party and operator maintenance of business jets, shortening turnaround times and strengthening local service capability.

2026-01-30T08:28:51.577367-08:00

ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

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U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a US$235.4 million contract to Belgian firm Sabena Aerospace Engineering to provide depot‑level maintenance, heavy repair and engine support for Ukrainian Air Force F‑16AM/BM fighters. Work on airframes and propulsion will be performed in Belgium.

2026-01-30T04:16:15.532527-08:00

U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

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Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays Lufthansa has started retrofitting Business Class across its entire Airbus A380 fleet of eight aircraft as part of what it describes as the largest-ever cabin renewal. The airline is moving to off‑the‑shelf Thompson Vantage XL seats after certification delays stalled its bespoke Allegris design; work begins in February.

2026-01-30T03:09:41.449398-08:00

Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays

ch-aviation

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns Norwegian MRO and charter firm Sundt Air has ceased its Dassault Aviation operations, a move that removes local authorized support for Dassault Falcon business jets and raises immediate questions about maintenance, parts and operator support continuity for Falcons in Norway.

2026-01-30T00:33:50.835427-08:00

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns

ch-aviation

Japan Transocean Air warned over maintenance record-keeping Japan Transocean Air has been formally warned over shortcomings in its maintenance record-keeping, according to ch-aviation. The regulator flagged lapses that could affect airworthiness oversight and compliance; the warning underscores increased scrutiny of regional carriers' maintenance processes in Japan.

2026-01-29T18:52:31.201747-08:00

Japan Transocean Air warned over maintenance record-keeping

ch-aviation

Chartright Air exits Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada Chartright Air has exited its Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada, ending the company's formal role with the marque. The public summary at ch-aviation provides no further details on timing, reasons, or transition plans; full coverage is behind a subscription paywall.

2026-01-29T07:11:54.150614-08:00

Chartright Air exits Hawker Beechcraft operations in Canada

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USAF orders four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Boeing, lifting award to >$262M The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract to build four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide related sustainment, raising the program's award to more than $262 million after a $173 million contract for eight aircraft in September. This is Boeing's second production win in five months.

2026-01-29T06:51:13.299593-08:00

USAF orders four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from Boeing, lifting award to >$262M

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VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket platform VSE has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. The combination creates a scaled, independent aviation aftermarket pure‑play, lifts pro‑forma 2025 aviation revenue ~50% and targets >20% adjusted EBITDA within a few years.

2026-01-29T06:06:22.660604-08:00

VSE to acquire Precision Aviation Group for ~$2.025B to create scaled aviation aftermarket platform

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Lufthansa begins A380 business‑class retrofit across entire fleet, opts for Thompson Vantage XL amid Allegris delays

ExecuJet expands Kuala Lumpur MRO, adds staff to boost business‑jet support in Malaysia

U.S. awards $235.4M contract to service Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

Sundt Air ends Dassault operations in Norway, raises Falcon support concerns

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