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Emirates starts $5.1bn engineering and MRO complex at Dubai World Central (28-widebody hangar)

Emirates has broken ground on a $5.1bn engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) comprising a hangar designed for up to 28 widebody aircraft. China Railway Construction Corporation is delivering the project, with Artelia appointed as project consultant, as Emirates expands in-house MRO and engineering capacity in Dubai South.

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

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Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal

2026-05-18T06:53:42.253311-07:00

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VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

2026-05-15T10:40:32.154657-07:00

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GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India

2026-05-14T09:00:36.975172-07:00

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AeroTime

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal Aviation growth plans are being constrained by aircraft delivery delays, engine shortages, and workforce gaps, forcing airlines, OEMs and MRO providers to revisit fleet planning and aftermarket capacity. AeroNex CEO Patricio Sepulveda says fleet efficiency is becoming the key differentiator as fuel prices rise and older-aircraft pressure intensifies.

2026-05-18T06:53:42.253311-07:00

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal

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Emirates starts $5.1bn engineering and MRO complex at Dubai World Central (28-widebody hangar) Emirates has broken ground on a $5.1bn engineering facility at Dubai World Central (DWC) comprising a hangar designed for up to 28 widebody aircraft. China Railway Construction Corporation is delivering the project, with Artelia appointed as project consultant, as Emirates expands in-house MRO and engineering capacity in Dubai South.

2026-05-18T05:38:29.387253-07:00

Emirates starts $5.1bn engineering and MRO complex at Dubai World Central (28-widebody hangar)

AINonline

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites VSE has completed its $2 billion acquisition of Precision Aviation Group (PAG). The combined entity now spans 61 locations across eight countries, including 48 repair facilities and 11 distribution centers—broadening VSE’s MRO and aftermarket service capacity and geographic reach.

2026-05-15T10:40:32.154657-07:00

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

Aviation Today

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies A new value-intelligence industry report finds avionics demand “booming” globally, with growth helping fuel advanced cockpit technology programs. The trend points to continued investment in cockpit modernization—potentially expanding the aftermarket and technology-development pipeline for avionics-focused suppliers.

2026-05-14T10:52:08.981295-07:00

New report: rising global avionics demand is accelerating advanced cockpit technologies

Vertical Mag

GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India GPMS says India’s DGCA has validated its FAA STC for Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 helicopters, enabling the system’s introduction in the Indian market under the cross-regulatory approval. The move extends GPMS’s predictive maintenance and health monitoring footprint across Bell 4xx platforms.

2026-05-14T09:00:36.975172-07:00

GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India

FlightGlobal

GMR Aero Technic, Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 P-8I heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy fleet GMR Aero Technic (GAT) has signed an agreement with Boeing Defence India Private Limited (BDIPL) to execute Phase-56 heavy maintenance checks on the Indian Navy’s Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The contract calls for routine heavy checks to be performed locally in Hyderabad, anchoring additional defense MRO work in-country.

2026-05-14T02:11:44.032868-07:00

GMR Aero Technic, Boeing Defence India sign Phase-56 P-8I heavy maintenance deal for Indian Navy fleet

AINonline

Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators Héroux-Devtek has tapped Antavia to support landing-gear repair and overhaul services, with an authorization scope designed to broaden aftermarket availability for European Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators. The move adds capacity to the regional sustainment channel for business-jet landing-gear maintenance, reducing reliance on fewer hubs.

2026-05-13T03:15:15.759649-07:00

Héroux-Devtek partners with Antavia to expand landing-gear repair and overhaul for Embraer Legacy and Praetor operators

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Air India appoints new SVP Engineering Air India has named a new senior vice president for engineering, strengthening leadership over the carrier’s technical function. The move signals continued focus on aircraft sustainment and engineering execution as Air India works through post-privatisation fleet and restoration commitments.

2026-05-10T08:53:40.509987-07:00

Air India appoints new SVP Engineering

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Emirates starts $5.1bn engineering and MRO complex at Dubai World Central (28-widebody hangar)

Fuel shock plus delivery and labor bottlenecks push airlines, OEMs and MROs to replan fleet renewal

VSE closes $2B acquisition of Precision Aviation Group, expanding global MRO aftermarket footprint to 61 sites

GPMS secures DGCA validation for FAA STC to deploy Foresight MX HUMS on Bell 429 in India

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