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FL Technics receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station approval for Punta Cana facility

FL Technics has been granted a US FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate for its new 20,000-square-metre MRO facility at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The approval follows IDAC clearance on June 16 and enables FL Technics to provide FAA-authorized maintenance services to airlines and lessors from the site.

2026-06-24T11:48:28.234888-07:00

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Neptune Aviation delivers first Airbus A319 for 18-month Type 1 air tanker conversion; aimed at 2028 wildfire operations

2026-06-24T07:55:07.820126-07:00

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Skyservice names Vancouver International Airport a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, expanding MRO support for Global and

2026-06-24T09:11:55.954416-07:00

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AMAC Aerospace targets faster AOG recoveries with refined rapid aircraft-on-ground response process

2026-06-24T09:11:54.813968-07:00

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FL Technics receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station approval for Punta Cana facility FL Technics has been granted a US FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certificate for its new 20,000-square-metre MRO facility at Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The approval follows IDAC clearance on June 16 and enables FL Technics to provide FAA-authorized maintenance services to airlines and lessors from the site.

2026-06-24T11:48:28.234888-07:00

FL Technics receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station approval for Punta Cana facility

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Skyservice names Vancouver International Airport a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, expanding MRO support for Global and Skyservice has designated its Vancouver International Airport facility as a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, strengthening maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) coverage for Global and Challenger business jets. The company says the Vancouver addition reflects continued alignment with Bombardier to expand high-quality sustainment capacity in key North American markets.

2026-06-24T09:11:55.954416-07:00

Skyservice names Vancouver International Airport a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, expanding MRO support for Global and

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AMAC Aerospace targets faster AOG recoveries with refined rapid aircraft-on-ground response process AMAC Aerospace says it has refined its aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response approach to reduce downtime for grounded fleets by tightening planning and emphasizing availability of skilled personnel. The update is framed as a practical lever to improve return-to-service speed when aircraft are out of service.

2026-06-24T09:11:54.813968-07:00

AMAC Aerospace targets faster AOG recoveries with refined rapid aircraft-on-ground response process

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Neptune Aviation delivers first Airbus A319 for 18-month Type 1 air tanker conversion; aimed at 2028 wildfire operations Neptune Aviation Services has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319 configured for aerial firefighting, kicking off an 18-month conversion to a Type 1 air tanker. The aircraft is targeted to enter service for the 2028 wildfire season as part of Neptune’s next-generation North America waterbomber program.

2026-06-24T07:55:07.820126-07:00

Neptune Aviation delivers first Airbus A319 for 18-month Type 1 air tanker conversion; aimed at 2028 wildfire operations

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Reports point to Morocco KC-390 Millennium push as Embraer and OGMA finish Hungary’s first 24-month maintenance cycle Fresh reporting links Morocco to an imminent order for Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium, with discussions extending beyond the aircraft to military command-and-control systems. In parallel, Embraer and Portugal’s OGMA completed the Hungarian Air Force’s first scheduled 24-month C-390 maintenance, supporting broader sustainment momentum. Separately, Embraer is also positioning the type as a leading transport choice for South Africa’s Air Force.

2026-06-24T04:26:10.170269-07:00

Reports point to Morocco KC-390 Millennium push as Embraer and OGMA finish Hungary’s first 24-month maintenance cycle

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Airbus and Air Astana discuss joint Kazakhstan MRO offering for third parties Airbus and Air Astana are negotiating a joint maintenance project that would expand sustainment services to third parties, Airbus Europe president Johan Pélissier said. The talks focus on creating a shared MRO capability in Kazakhstan tied to Airbus’s broader maintenance ecosystem.

2026-06-24T00:27:19.658439-07:00

Airbus and Air Astana discuss joint Kazakhstan MRO offering for third parties

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Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity Boeing Shanghai, the joint venture backed by Shanghai Airport Authorities and China Eastern, has added a new 48,000-square-metre hangar at Pudong. The facility can accommodate up to six aircraft simultaneously—four widebodies and two narrowbodies—expanding the JV’s maintenance capacity for the regional fleet.

2026-06-23T22:56:20.069147-07:00

Boeing Shanghai JV adds 48,000-sq-m hangar at Shanghai Pudong to boost aircraft servicing capacity

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American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re American Airlines is rolling out a new interior configuration on its legacy Airbus A319 and A320 narrowbodies, adding more premium First Class seating with upgraded finishes, increased overhead bin capacity and Starlink Wi‑Fi. The retrofit also standardizes elevated cabin design elements, while introducing a SpaceFlex galley that affects crew amenities and layout.

2026-06-23T09:56:07.045325-07:00

American Airlines expands Airbus A319/A320 interior retrofit with more premium seats, larger storage and Starlink Wi‑Fi—while re

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FL Technics receives FAA Part 145 Repair Station approval for Punta Cana facility

Neptune Aviation delivers first Airbus A319 for 18-month Type 1 air tanker conversion; aimed at 2028 wildfire operations

Skyservice names Vancouver International Airport a Bombardier Authorized Service Facility, expanding MRO support for Global and

AMAC Aerospace targets faster AOG recoveries with refined rapid aircraft-on-ground response process

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