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Lufthansa begins largest-ever cabin overhaul; A380 business retrofit starts with Thompson Vantage XL

Lufthansa has begun its largest-ever cabin renewal, upgrading business-class seats across A380s, A350‑900s and 747‑8s. Work starts in February to retrofit eight A380s at Elbe Flugzeugwerke with Thompson Vantage XL units (chosen after Allegris certification delays), programme running through 2027.

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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US awards up to $235.4M to Sabena to maintain Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

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

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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

Air Data News

US awards up to $235.4M to Sabena to maintain Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Sabena Aerospace Engineering a contract worth up to $235.4 million to provide heavy maintenance, airframe and engine support for Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM fighters transferred to Ukraine. The work will be performed in Belgium.

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

US awards up to $235.4M to Sabena to maintain Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

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Lufthansa begins largest-ever cabin overhaul; A380 business retrofit starts with Thompson Vantage XL Lufthansa has begun its largest-ever cabin renewal, upgrading business-class seats across A380s, A350‑900s and 747‑8s. Work starts in February to retrofit eight A380s at Elbe Flugzeugwerke with Thompson Vantage XL units (chosen after Allegris certification delays), programme running through 2027.

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

Lufthansa begins largest-ever cabin overhaul; A380 business retrofit starts with Thompson Vantage XL

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 Boeing will build four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the U.S. Air Force and provide sustainment, lifting the cumulative award to more than $262 million after a prior $173 million order for eight aircraft. The Grey Wolf has also completed its first operational ICBM convoy security mission.

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 largest-ever cabin overhaul; A380 business retrofit starts with Thompson Vantage XL

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

US awards up to $235.4M to Sabena to maintain Ukrainian F-16s in Belgium

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

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