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Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business

Germany-based Atlas Air Service has surrendered its AOC and divested fleet assets, while simultaneously strengthening management for its business-jet maintenance division in Bremen. The carrier also appointed Florian Kohlmann to the Vorstand for aircraft maintenance, with Dennis Klose named Director MRO, alongside plans to expand MRO operations.

2026-05-01T01:41:55.406032-07:00

MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00

Bombardier

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

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Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business Germany-based Atlas Air Service has surrendered its AOC and divested fleet assets, while simultaneously strengthening management for its business-jet maintenance division in Bremen. The carrier also appointed Florian Kohlmann to the Vorstand for aircraft maintenance, with Dennis Klose named Director MRO, alongside plans to expand MRO operations.

2026-05-01T01:41:55.406032-07:00

Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business

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Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M, Bombardier reports a stronger-than-expected Q1 2026, with total revenues up 5% year-on-year to $1.60 billion and free cash flow of $360 million. The company says it has addressed a supply-chain problem affecting some deliveries, without revising its 2026 delivery guidance, while order demand—Global 8000s and Global 7500 upgrades—pushes the order book to $20 billion and increases deliveries.

2026-04-30T05:07:23.707029-07:00

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

MTU Aero Engines

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk MTU Aero Engines reported higher Q1 2026 revenues and operating profit, citing strengthened performance across both its military and commercial divisions. The engine maker said it is maintaining annual targets and is preparing for potential downside from Iran-war-related pressures, even as Airbus deliveries were weaker and the US dollar moved unfavorably.

2026-04-30T02:41:19.470820-07:00

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

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FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026 FedEx expects its McDonnell Douglas MD-11F fleet to return to active service in May, after the US regulator lifts the grounding affecting the MD-11F and similar types. The decision follows the Nov. 4, 2025 UPS Airlines fatal MD-11F crash near Louisville, which killed all three crewmembers and multiple people on the ground.

2026-04-29T14:26:03.054248-07:00

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails Waco Aircraft Corporation has abruptly ceased operations, closing its Battle Creek-area Michigan facilities after employees received emails instructing them not to report. A sign posted at the factory indicates closure of the WACO Aircraft facility and maintenance division, with most of the workforce reportedly released.

2026-04-29T14:23:15.657113-07:00

Waco Aircraft Corporation halts operations and closes Michigan plant, sending employees “do not report” emails

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DART Aerospace gets Transport Canada STC for Fire Attack System Model 304 enhancements on Bell medium helicopters DART Aerospace has received a new Transport Canada STC (SH26-18) covering enhancements to its Fire Attack System Model 304 for medium Bell helicopters. The approval applies to Bell 205, 212, 412, AB412 and UH-1H variants and advances certified upgrade pathways for fire-attack configurations.

2026-04-29T12:05:31.794005-07:00

DART Aerospace gets Transport Canada STC for Fire Attack System Model 304 enhancements on Bell medium helicopters

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EU clears Airbus–Air France–KLM joint venture for global Airbus A350 component MRO The European Commission approved an Airbus-Air France-KLM joint venture to combine the trio’s A350 component maintenance services, with the stated goal of delivering coverage worldwide. The approval formalizes a cross-company industrial model for widebody MRO specialization around the A350 fleet.

2026-04-29T10:23:50.101279-07:00

EU clears Airbus–Air France–KLM joint venture for global Airbus A350 component MRO

Vertical Mag

Firefighting helicopter missions hinge on a sustained MRO “maintenance battle” Aerial firefighting helicopters can’t perform without a parallel ground effort: maintenance teams managing airworthiness, component wear, and rapid turnaround pressures created by repeated sorties, harsh operating conditions, and mission-specific configurations.

2026-04-29T09:00:44.924110-07:00

Firefighting helicopter missions hinge on a sustained MRO “maintenance battle”

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Atlas Air Service exits German AOC activity, divests fleet and reshuffles leadership as it expands aircraft-maintenance business

MTU Aero Engines Q1 2026: revenue and earnings up, military and commercial strength persists despite geopolitical risk

Bombardier says supply-chain issue won’t change 2026 delivery guidance; Q1 revenue up 5% to $1.60B, free cash flow up to $360M,

FedEx to restart grounded MD-11F freighters as US grounding order lifts in May 2026

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