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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

Air India has received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across the Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier says the move replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

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2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

AeroTime

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

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

eVTOL Insights

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

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

AINonline

Garmin launches AXIS integrated cockpit architecture for piston-aircraft retrofits

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

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Economic Times

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DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777 Air India has received Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approval to use Electronic Technical Logbooks (ETL) as the primary technical document for its Boeing 787 fleet, with authorization for parallel implementation across the Boeing 777 fleet. The carrier says the move replaces paper records with real-time digital data to improve operational performance, safety and sustainability.

2026-07-13T09:44:10.614228-07:00

DGCA approves Air India’s electronic technical logbooks (ETL) for Boeing 787, with parallel rollout authorized for Boeing 777

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

ch-aviation

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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

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