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AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027

AMAC Aerospace says it will open AMAC Academy, an EASA Part-147 approved aircraft maintenance training program, beginning in January 2027 at EuroAirport. The academy is positioned to build a pipeline of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, with hands-on training alongside aircraft in AMAC’s maintenance facilities.

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2026-07-10T05:16:03.640164-07:00

AINonline

Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

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2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

AINonline

Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits

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2026-07-08T08:44:46.250376-07:00

AirInsight

Aging sub-fleets are eroding asset efficiency, pushing airlines to defer fleet decisions

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2026-07-09T12:14:03.963563-07:00

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AeroTime

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AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027 AMAC Aerospace says it will open AMAC Academy, an EASA Part-147 approved aircraft maintenance training program, beginning in January 2027 at EuroAirport. The academy is positioned to build a pipeline of licensed aircraft maintenance engineers, with hands-on training alongside aircraft in AMAC’s maintenance facilities.

2026-07-10T05:16:03.640164-07:00

AMAC Aerospace to launch AMAC Academy—EASA Part-147 approved training for licensed aircraft maintenance engineers from Jan. 2027

AirInsight

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Aging sub-fleets are eroding asset efficiency, pushing airlines to defer fleet decisions The Fleet Utilization Index indicates that “dragging” sub-fleets are lowering asset efficiency, with knock-on effects for aircraft utilization and planning. The analysis suggests these underperforming fleets remain visible at the hangar level and are contributing to airlines postponing fleet choices.

2026-07-09T12:14:03.963563-07:00

Aging sub-fleets are eroding asset efficiency, pushing airlines to defer fleet decisions

AINonline

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Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j Jet Access Maintenance has been named an authorized Starlink dealer, expanding its business-jet connectivity offering with LEO satellite internet sales plus STC-based installations. The move positions the MRO/installation provider to deliver high-speed, global connectivity upgrades at multiple U.S. operating bases.

2026-07-09T10:16:51.493789-07:00

Jet Access Maintenance authorized as Starlink dealer, enabling LEO satellite internet sales and STC installations for business j

AINonline

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Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits Garmin has unveiled AXIS, a new integrated display family for the general aviation retrofit market. AXIS consolidates IFR GPS navigation/COMM and audio-panel functions into the displays and replaces traditional central avionics racks. Garmin says retrofit migration from G3X Touch requires modifying just eight pins on the wiring harness.

2026-07-08T08:44:46.250376-07:00

Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits

FlightGlobal

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First overhauled CH-149 Cormorant starts flight checks in Yeovil under mid-life upgrade; Canada plans AW101 fleet growth to 16 The first Royal Canadian Air Force CH-149 Cormorant helicopter overhauled under a mid-life upgrade (MLU) has begun flight checks in Yeovil. In parallel, Canada’s AW101 procurement will add three new aircraft, bringing the total Cormorant fleet to 16.

2026-07-08T07:45:04.822654-07:00

First overhauled CH-149 Cormorant starts flight checks in Yeovil under mid-life upgrade; Canada plans AW101 fleet growth to 16

AeroTime

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FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines FL Technics Indonesia has inaugurated a new aircraft painting facility at its Denpasar, Bali MRO site, completing its first repaint project for Skyway Airlines. As an FAA Part-145 certified provider, the expansion adds in-house complete aircraft painting capability, strengthening Southeast Asia’s MRO capacity.

2026-07-08T06:16:35.883737-07:00

FL Technics Indonesia opens FAA Part-145 aircraft painting facility in Denpasar, Bali—first repaint for Skyway Airlines

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TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics TransMedics, the US medical technology firm, has completed its previously announced strategic investment into Germany-based private aviation operator PAD Aviation. The deal supports creation of a dedicated air-and-ground organ transplant logistics network across Europe, expanding rapid organ transport capability beyond traditional ground-only routes.

2026-07-07T13:45:23.362220-07:00

TransMedics completes strategic investment in Germany’s PAD Aviation to build Europe’s air-and-ground organ transplant logistics

eVTOL Insights

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Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility Electric aircraft startup Electra.aero has signed an MOU with fixed-base operator Signature Aviation and vertiport developer UrbanV-Signature to build the infrastructure platform for point-to-point regional travel. The plan centers on next-generation vertiports and a global network of private aviation terminals, supporting Electra’s eSTOL aircraft designed for takeoff/landing in 150 feet.

2026-07-07T05:14:29.644526-07:00

Electra partners with Signature Aviation and UrbanV-Signature to lay groundwork for eSTOL point-to-point regional air mobility

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